IFS Therapy in Exton and Philadelphia, PA

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What is Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)?

IFS Therapy is Transformative

Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is a transformative evidence-based therapy that says we are all made up of a core Self and different inner parts, almost like an internal family, with each part holding different roles. The core Self is a confident, compassionate, whole person that resides within us all. The inner parts can include internal wounds, protectors, feelings, beliefs and more.

IFS Therapy Helps Us Connect

IFS says there are no bad parts. Basically, every part has a positive intent and is trying to protect us. This is true even if that part sometimes behaves in ways that are in conflict with other parts, our core Self, and/or are counterproductive. IFS helps us to connect to and understand these internal parts so we can heal their wounds and restore mental balance and harmony.

Internal Family Systems Therapy: Our Inner Parts

Inner Child

Our inner child includes parts that hold memories, emotions, or pain that went ignored or unresolved. IFS helps us ground into our true Self and heal our inner child in a safe way.

Wounded Parts

“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves.” Bessel Van der Kolk

Protectors

Our protectors are managers and firefighters that do their best to keep us safe from the pain of our exiles and/or our inner child. IFS helps us take them from the driver’s seat to the assistant’s seat.

How can iFS THERAPY help?

inner harmony

IFS helps us to identify all the parts that make up our internal mental system. We are guided to better understand those parts and the burdens they carry and work to help them heal so we can have mental harmony, balance, and health.

mental health

While IFS does not believe a person is their diagnosis, it can be helpful with the treatment of mental health concerns such as childhood trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar, dissociation, disordered eating, chronic illness, panic, phobias, and substance use.

returning to self

Self is the undamaged, authentic core of who we are. Through IFS, we are able to rebuild trust in our Self, find a sense of harmony between our Self and our healed part, and allow our Self to take the lead for healing and transformation. 

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What Can I Expect From IFS Therapy?

You will collaborate with your therapist to identify the parts that make up your internal system. Then your therapist will teach you tools and guide you in releasing any burdens that your parts may be carrying like shame, anger, guilt or negative beliefs about self, others, and the world at large. At the end, you’ll feel like you have a deeper understanding of your Self and parts and the tools and confidence to manage future concerns and conflicts.

Who is this for?

IFS is great for anyone willing and open to exploring their internal landscape or family. With the support of your therapist, you can find mental and emotional relief from a variety of concerns.

what can i expect?

You will collaborate with your therapist to identify the parts that make up your internal system. Then your therapist will teach you tools and guide you in releasing any burdens that your parts may be carrying like shame, anger, guilt or negative beliefs about self, others, and the world at large. At the end, you’ll feel like you have a deeper understanding of your Self and parts and the tools and confidence to manage future concerns and conflicts.

who is this for?

IFS is great for anyone willing and open to exploring their internal landscape or family. With the support of your therapist, you can find mental and emotional relief from a variety of concerns.

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We offer internal family systems therapy in Exton and Philadelphia and serve the surrounding areas such as Malvern, Wayne, King of Prussia, West Chester, Center City. Online parts work or IFS is also available across the Main Line and Pennsylvania.

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