Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
You've been struggling with conflicting thoughts and emotions. You feel disconnected, fragmented. Like you have all these different pieces of yourself and don't really know how to make sense of them. This is where an IFS therapist in Los Angeles, CA, can truly help — to find harmony and balance within yourself.
At Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy in Los Angeles, CA, we believe that healing happens by including all parts of you—mind, body, and soul. This means honoring all the inner parts that make up the entirety of who you are.
In essence, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an inclusive and holistic approach that takes into account all the different aspects that make you you—to help you better understand yourself and support you in your unique therapeutic process.
Common Challenges an IFS Therapist Can Help With
IFS is a non-pathologizing approach—it doesn’t define clients solely by a diagnosis. Instead, it supports people through both everyday life challenges and mental health conditions.
Some of the challenges it can help address include:
Skill development (e.g., resilience and self-esteem)
What Is IFS Therapy?
IFS therapy is a type of counseling that helps people better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions. In short, it views the mind as a collection of different “parts” each with its own feelings, perspectives, and needs—all guided by a core “Self.”
In this approach, individuals work with an IFS therapist to identify and communicate with these parts, with the goal of creating greater harmony and balance within themselves. Through this process, people can address inner conflicts, heal emotional wounds, and ultimately lead more integrated and fulfilling lives.
Start IFS Therapy in Los Angeles, CA—Begin Your Healing Journey Today
It is possible to find fulfillment, balance, and personal growth—don’t delay the healing process! Taking the first step can feel scary, but we’ll be by your side through the entire journey.
How an IFS Therapist Can Help You
Through IFS therapy in Los Angeles, CA, we offer a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where we treat you holistically. We’ll work with you to explore the root causes of your challenges and help you build on what works, while letting go of what no longer serves you.
Your IFS therapist will encourage you to be open, vulnerable, and honest. Lasting healing happens when we bring both conscious and unconscious beliefs, thoughts, and emotions to light.
Some benefits you can expect from IFS therapy include:
Holistic healing that fosters a sense of wholeness
Empowerment through a stronger connection to your core “Self” and greater authenticity
Improved relationships and increased empathy
Anxiety and stress reduction, promoting emotional well-being
Greater self-care, self-compassion, and mindfulness
Together, we’ll work toward a deeper understanding of yourself so you can move forward in the therapeutic process—and ultimately, heal with strength and authenticity.
How IFS Therapy in Los Angeles, CA Works
IFS works by exploring the intricate landscape of your mind. It begins with identifying and understanding the different “parts” within you, each with its own unique role and purpose. Through guided therapy sessions, you’ll learn to connect with your inner “Self,” the compassionate and grounded core of your being.
The process involves engaging with and healing wounded parts (exiles), transforming controlling parts (managers), and addressing impulsive or distracting parts (firefighters). As these parts are nurtured and integrated, you can experience greater inner harmony and make more intentional choices aligned with your true self.
Ultimately, IFS therapy helps you heal past wounds, reduce inner conflicts, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Get Started With IFS Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
If you’re ready to start healing, we’re here to help! We truly care about you, and our goal is to support you in becoming whole and happy again.
Option 1:
Book a free consultation
Start with a 15-minute call with our Care Coordinator, where you can share your questions and help us understand what you’re looking for.
Option 2:
Fill out our form
Complete our online intake form, and we’ll help you find the therapist who’s the best fit to support your unique needs and goals.
Meet Our IFS Trained and Informed Therapists
Get to know our holistic team and how an IFS therapist can help you with strength and compassion.
Isabel Kindberg
Isabel uses principles of trauma-informed care and harm reduction to work towards healing with authenticity, humor, and directness.
Sarah Callender
Sarah uses creativity, honesty, curiosity, and humor to create a safe environment in which to share, explore, and find healing.
Jenny Chandler
Jenny takes a warm, collaborative approach rooted in somatic psychotherapy, attachment theory, and a strengths-based lens.
Tatiana Kovalsky
Tatiana supports healing on all levels — mind, body, heart, and spirit — helping each person step into a more empowered, embodied self.
Will DeSmit
Will creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where parts and experiences that have been hidden can be safely explored.
Jenny Walters
Jenny takes a warm and collaborative approach to get to the heart of symptoms and create lasting and meaningful change.
IFS Therapy FAQs
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This approach is a form of talk therapy in which you work with an IFS therapist to identify and better understand the different parts that make up your internal psychological system.
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IFS is an evidence-based therapy that can support individuals, couples, and families experiencing concerns such as anxiety, phobias, panic, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and more.
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Individuals from all backgrounds and lived experiences can benefit from IFS therapy. No matter what you’re going through, it offers a holistic path toward healing and self-discovery by helping you understand and harmonize the different “parts” within your psyche—promoting inner balance and resilience.
You can benefit from IFS therapy if you’re experiencing:
Emotional challenges
Past trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD
A desire for personal growth
Perfectionism
Chronic pain or illness
Work With an IFS Therapist in Los Angeles, CA
We take your well-being to heart. We want nothing more than to see you become whole and happy again. Contact us if you’re ready to take this step together!
Other Services We Offer at Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy
Our team of caring therapists offers a variety of mental health services to support you and your family. We provide both online therapy and in-person sessions in Los Angeles, CA, and across the state. We also offer affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and LGBTQ+ couples.
Start your therapy journey alongside a trained IFS therapist. Or, learn more about our other services, including anxiety treatment, depression treatment, trauma therapy, grief counseling, eating disorders, teen therapy, and more.
If you have any further questions, visit our FAQs page or contact us directly.