IFS Therapy for Inner Conflict, Shame & Trauma Recovery

If you’ve ever felt like different parts of you are at war with each other, you’re not imagining it. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps you understand and heal the protective systems inside you—so you can feel less shame, more clarity, and a deeper sense of inner calm.

What Is Internal Family Systems Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapy that views the mind as a system of “parts,” each with its own role. Some parts protect you, others carry your pain, and others may act out. IFS helps you understand these parts—not to get rid of them, but to help them heal and take on healthier roles.

How Does IFS Work?

You might have a part that gets angry, another that feels guilty, another that numbs out, and a younger part that still holds deep pain. IFS helps you form relationships with each of these parts from your core Self—the calm, compassionate center that can offer healing.

We don’t try to fix or silence your symptoms. Instead, we help each part feel understood and unburdened, so your system can function more peacefully and effectively.

What Does IFS Help With?

IFS is especially effective for:

• Complex trauma and emotional neglect

• Chronic guilt, shame, or self-criticism

• High-functioning anxiety and burnout

• Relationship struggles and inner conflict

• Parts-driven behaviors like emotional eating, withdrawal, or rage

Is IFS Therapy Effective?

Yes—IFS is a highly respected, evidence-based therapy used by trauma experts worldwide. It’s gentle but powerful, and often leads to deep shifts, even if previous therapy hasn’t helped.

Many clients report that IFS finally “makes sense” of why they feel or act the way they do—and offers a new way forward that isn’t about shame, but understanding.

What Can I Expect During an IFS Session?

IFS sessions involve getting curious about what’s happening inside you—what part is showing up, what it’s protecting, and what it needs. I guide you in forming a connection with each part from a place of calm and compassion.

You stay fully present and in control the whole time. There’s no pressure to dive in too fast—we move at your pace, based on what feels safe and helpful.

Is IFS Right for Me?

IFS can be life-changing if:

• You feel emotionally overwhelmed or shut down

• You’re stuck in cycles of self-sabotage or shame

• You’re a high achiever on the outside but exhausted inside

• You want a therapy that goes deeper than insight alone

IFS is especially useful when you feel like “part of me knows better, but another part keeps taking over.”

IFS in Farmington Hills or Troy, MI—Or Online Across Michigan

I offer extended-length IFS sessions in person (Farmington Hills and Troy) or virtually across the state of Michigan. Many clients begin with 2-3 hour sessions once or twice a week to build momentum and go deeper from the start.

Ready to Feel More Whole?

If you’re tired of inner conflict or tired of trying to “fix” yourself, IFS offers a radically different way forward. You don’t need to get rid of your parts—you just need to understand them.

📍 Available in Farmington Hills and Troy, MI, or virtually for anyone in Michigan.
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