go beyond traditional talk therapy.

IFS therapy in Greensboro, NC

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Do you ever find yourself conflicted? Part of you knows or wants…. while another part of you feels…..

If so, you are not alone. We all have parts.

A lot of healing and freedom can come when we embrace all of our parts, learn about them, and offer compassion.

IFS is a powerful approach for anyone seeking deep emotional healing and self-understanding.

It’s especially helpful for those who:

feel like different parts of them are in conflict—like when one part wants to move forward, but another part is holding back.

struggle with anxiety, shame, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or inner criticism.

are healing from trauma, navigating big life transitions, or feeling disconnected from themselves.

Discover the Power of IFS and Parts Work:

A Transformative Path to Truly Knowing Yourself

  • How IFS Works
    Internal Family Systems (IFS) is based on the idea that we all have different “parts” within us—like the inner critic, the people-pleaser, the protector, or the wounded child. These parts aren’t bad; they’re trying to help in their own ways, often based on past experiences. IFS helps you identify and understand these parts with curiosity and compassion, rather than judgment. As you get to know them, you can begin to unburden the pain they carry and reconnect with your core Self—the calm, confident, wise part of you that can lead your internal system with clarity. Through this process, healing happens from the inside out.

  • IFS is one way to conceptualize parts work (and what people are most familiar with). You may hear other language like inner child or shadow work.

    I do not get hung up on identifying/labeling parts based on their roles (IFS), such as whether it is a firefighter, exile, etc.

    Parts work is often an integrative approach we combine with the other work we are doing.

  • When we do IFS work together, you can expect a gentle, respectful process that moves at your pace. We’ll explore the different parts of you, not to fix or get rid of them, but to get curious about what they’re trying to do for you. You might be surprised how much wisdom these parts hold once they feel safe and heard. I’ll guide you in building a relationship with your inner system, helping you connect with your calm, centered self. From there, real healing and lasting change can happen. This work isn’t about pushing or performing—it’s about deep listening, compassion, and letting things unfold naturally.

  • IFS can help you feel more at peace with yourself by increasing your self-awareness in a really meaningful way. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or confused by your thoughts and emotions, you’ll start to understand where they’re coming from and what they need.

    This work helps you notice the different parts of you that show up in everyday life, like the part that gets anxious, the one that shuts down, or the one that tries to hold it all together. As we get to know those parts, you’ll learn how to respond to yourself with more compassion and clarity. That’s when things start to shift because when you understand yourself better, you can move through life with more ease and confidence.

What we’ll work on

With IFS, you can…

Understand and work with the parts of you that feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck

Quiet your inner critic and build a more compassionate inner voice

Develop deeper self-awareness and emotional resilience

Heal from past trauma by helping wounded parts of you feel seen and supported

Make decisions with more clarity and confidence

Break out of old patterns that no longer serve you

Feel more grounded, present, and connected to your true Self

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Is IFS right for you?

IFS is a good fit for you if you…

  • Feel stuck in patterns of self-criticism, shame, or inner conflict

  • Struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma

  • Have a hard time making decisions due to conflicting inner voices

  • Want to build more compassion for yourself and others

  • Are curious about your internal world and want to develop a stronger sense of self

  • Have tried other forms of therapy and are looking for a more holistic, insight-oriented approach

IFS helps you connect with your inner parts- not to get rid of them, but to understand and heal them- so you can feel more whole, calm, and grounded. This approach works best for those who are open to reflection, ready to get curious, and willing to build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

At the end of the day, I want you to know:

There is healing and freedom that comes from the work we do, and IFS work can be a part of this. You have the opportunity to let go and move forward to live life differently. I have witnessed my clients experience incredible changes. Years of turmoil, medications, and mental health diagnoses are no longer part of their story. Let’s make that your story, too.

Questions?

FAQs for IFS

  • IFS is a therapeutic approach that helps you explore and heal the different "parts" of your inner world, with the goal of becoming more self-aware, balanced, and emotionally healthy.

  • “Parts” are different aspects of your personality—like the perfectionist, the inner critic, or the part that wants to avoid conflict. In IFS, we work with these parts to understand their roles and help them heal.

  • Not at all. While IFS can help process trauma, it's also highly effective for managing stress, self-doubt, anxiety, or simply gaining a deeper understanding of yourself.

  • IFS is more experiential and internal. We will be working in a different part of your brain. Instead of just talking about your issues, you’ll interact with the different parts of you that carry those issues. This helps create lasting change from the inside out.

  • Yes.

    IFS is considered an evidence-based practice and is supported by growing research, especially in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression.

  • No special belief system is required. Most people naturally relate to the idea of having different parts of themselves, like “a part of me wants to speak up, but another part is scared.” IFS simply offers a structured way to work with that inner experience.

  • Yes.

    IFS integrates well with other modalities and can be combined with EMDR, mindfulness practices, and traditional talk therapy.

  • That depends on your goals and how deep you want to go. Some people experience meaningful shifts in just a few sessions, while others choose to work longer-term to heal deeply rooted patterns.

  • Absolutely. You’re always in charge of the pace and depth of the work. IFS is about creating safety and self-trust, not forcing or pushing anything before you're ready.

Let’s work together to put these memories where they belong. 

Ready to get started?

You don’t have to keep carrying the weight of past experiences on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve tried everything and nothing has really changed—IFS work might be the next right step.

Healing is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Reach out today with questions or to book your first session.