Internal Family Systems (IFS)
What is IFS?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. IFS believes that the mind is naturally multiple and underlying these parts is a person’s core or true Self. Just like members in a family, parts can take on extreme roles. IFS believes that all parts have positive intent and therefore, all parts are welcome.
What are IFS parts? Do we all have them?
Yes, we all have parts! Parts are sub-personalities or aspects of personalities that are inherent to our system. Each of our parts have a full range of emotions. Parts are not a result of trauma or the negative things that have happened in our lives, yet parts can respond to trauma. Parts can be experiences as thoughts, feelings, sensations, words, images, felt sense, physical symptoms and more.
What is the Self?
According to Internal Family Systems, Self is not a part. Internal Family Systems believes that all human beings possess an inner wisdom or healing energy. Internal Family Systems helps people detach their parts from the Self so they can access their internal healing wisdom. Internal Family Systems believes that Self is inherently there, it is not extinguished by trauma but sometimes it can be obscured because of the bad things that have happened.
How does Internal Family Systems work?
Some parts have been forced into extreme roles because of what they have been through, and they are exhausted. Internal Family Systems works to unblend or separate parts from the Self and help them resume their intended roles. In therapy, we listen to these wounded parts, acknowledge them and try to understand what they are trying to do. We let them be heard and appreciate them for what they do. We understand what they are trying to protect and then when the part is ready to move aside, we go to the exile, the wounded young part and heal it.
Who can benefit from IFS?
Since all human beings have parts and a Self, anyone can benefit! Internal Family Systems has been proven to work with people who have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, stress, eating disorders and more.
Start IFS Therapy
Step 1: Free Consultation
Click here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation! You will speak with the clinical director who will learn more about you, answer any questions you have and match you with a therapist who we think will be a great fit!
Step 2: Begin Therapy
At the consultation, we will schedule your first appointment. Then you will sign up for a free online portal, complete the required documents and log on to meet your therapist!
Step 3: Start Feeling Better
Together with your therapist, you will come up with a treatment plan to meet your needs. This includes how often you will see your therapist, what your goals are and the best types of therapy that will help you start feeling better.
Due to Michigan state licensing requirements, all patients must reside in Michigan at the time of service to participate in our online therapy Michigan services.
We only offer online therapy and do not have in-person options.
We are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Care Network plans. Otherwise, we are an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for reimbursement from your insurance. Our private pay fees start at 170+ depending on the therapist.
IFS Therapists
Other Online Therapy Services in Detroit, Michigan
Our compassionate and understanding therapists offer various services and specialties beyond IFS therapy. This includes depression treatment, trauma therapy and PTSD treatment, DBT therapy, and Somatic therapy. All of these online therapy services are available for both teenagers and adults. Nosotros tambien ofrecemos terapia en español en Detroit y otras partes de Michigan. Take your first step to a better tomorrow and visit our Detroit-based practice today!