Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy in San Diego
You are not broken. Every part of you has a reason for being here—and together, we’ll listen.
What Is IFS Therapy (Parts Work)?
Internal Family Systems (IFS), often called parts work, is a gentle, powerful approach to healing trauma. It’s based on the idea that we’re made up of many “parts” or sub-personalities—like the inner critic, the people-pleaser, the perfectionist, or the wounded child.
These parts aren’t problems—they’ve been trying to help you survive. But sometimes, they carry pain or operate from fear, which can keep you stuck in old patterns.
IFS therapy helps you get to know these parts, build trust with them, and bring compassion to the system inside you.
How IFS Helps with Trauma and Emotional Wounds
When you've experienced trauma, especially in childhood, parts of you often take on extreme roles to protect you. IFS therapy creates space for:
Understanding why you react the way you do
Softening harsh inner criticism and self-blame
Healing attachment wounds from emotionally immature or unavailable caregivers
Reclaiming calm, connection, and clarity
Developing a stronger relationship with your Self—the calm, wise center within you
What IFS Looks Like in My Practice
My work with clients weaves IFS with EMDR, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness to create deep, lasting change.
In session, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize when parts are taking over (like anxiety, shutdown, or rage)
Understand their fears and unmet needs
Approach each part with curiosity instead of shame
Unburden the parts carrying trauma and restore a sense of wholeness
You don’t have to push parts away anymore. Instead, you’ll build a relationship with them—so they don’t have to run the show.
IFS Therapy for Individuals and Couples
IFS isn’t just for individual work. I also support couples in identifying the protective parts that show up in conflict, miscommunication, or fear of intimacy. When we understand the parts that get triggered, we can create space for connection instead of reactivity.
Begin IFS Therapy in California (Online or In-Person in San Diego)
You deserve to feel more connected to yourself, and more in control of how you show up in your life and relationships. IFS therapy can help you get there—gently, compassionately, and at your pace.
Get started with Holistic Flow Therapy today.
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