Maybe part of you is ready for change, but another part keeps holding you back. Or you notice an inner critic that never seems to quiet down. At Steady Hope Counseling, our IFS-trained therapists can help you make sense of those parts so you can feel more grounded, connected, and at peace with yourself. Contact us today to get started.
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Common reasons why people seek IFS therapy
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You feel torn between different “parts” of yourself, like one side wanting change and another feeling resistant.
You struggle with a harsh inner critic that leaves you feeling ashamed and like you’re never enough.
You feel disconnected from your emotions—or overwhelmed by them.
You feel stuck in the same patterns in relationships, even when you want things to be different.
You numb out on your phone, throw yourself into work, or distract yourself just to cope or get through the day.
You long to feel more connected—to yourself, your loved ones, or your purpose—but don’t know how.
You want a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
You get easily triggered and are unsure why “small” things set off big reactions.
You struggle to trust yourself or your decisions.
You have a constant, inner tug-of-war between what you “should” do and what you actually want.
You wish you could understand yourself better instead of feeling at odds with your own mind.
How IFS therapy can help
Develop self-compassion and understanding
Heal trauma and protective patterns
Improve relationships and communication
Access your authentic self and inner wisdom
IFS helps you meet the different parts of yourself with curiosity instead of criticism. Rather than fighting against the anxious part or trying to silence the critical voice, you'll learn to understand what these parts are trying to protect or achieve. This shift from internal conflict to internal collaboration can be profoundly healing.
Many of our protective parts were developed during difficult times to keep us safe. IFS offers a gentle way to acknowledge these parts' important roles while helping them update their strategies. You'll learn to care for wounded parts while allowing your natural resilience to guide your path forward.
When you better understand your own internal dynamics, you can show up more authentically in your relationships with others. IFS helps you recognize when a particular part is leading the conversation and choose more intentional responses. This leads to deeper connections with the people you care about.
Beyond all the protective parts and wounded parts lies what IFS calls your Self Energy: your core essence that's naturally curious, compassionate, and wise. IFS therapy helps clear the way for this authentic Self to take the lead instead of being driven by parts, making decisions from a place of groundedness rather than fear or reactivity.