What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapy that allows us to work compassionately and effectively with all “parts” of ourselves. For example, most of us have an inner critic we can befriend and help transform.

A key insight of IFS is that there are no bad parts — meaning symptoms we seek to heal usually started as well-intentioned ways to cope with pain. IFS offers a deeply compassionate view of human nature and a concrete framework for making meaningful, long-lasting change.