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Alexis Flowers

Centered Life Therapy and Wellness

LMSW

Licensed In:
Florida, Michigan
“I work with adults navigating anxiety, chronic stress, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or ongoing health concerns. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, on edge, or stuck in cycles of worry and overthinking, often noticing how much their stress shows up in their body. I also support those experiencing burnout, life transitions, and challenges in relationships or boundaries. My clients are often looking not just for relief, but for a deeper understanding of themselves and a more sustainable way to move through daily life.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Faith-Based Care · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Shirley Khong

Self Compassion Counseling

LCPC

Licensed In:
Illinois
“If you have spent years putting others first, as a high-achiever, a people-pleaser, or a caregiver who keeps showing up for everyone else while quietly running on empty, you are exactly who I work with. I specialize in working with women who have recently experienced a breakup or divorce and are exploring their sexuality, rebuilding their sense of self, and navigating new relationships. They are often afraid of being a burden to others, struggle to prioritize their own needs, or have spent years putting their partner’s needs before their own. They’re ready to make changes so they don’t repeat the same patterns, especially if they’ve often betrayed their own needs to keep the peace, maintain a relationship, or avoid disappointing others. Together, we can explore what they want from their relationships and their lives, while learning to trust themselves and honor their needs without the guilt.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Elizabeth Graves

Root & Renewal Counseling

LCSW

Licensed In:
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee
“You may seem to have it all together while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or worn out inside. Perhaps you’re the strong one for everyone else, struggling to set boundaries or make room for your own needs. You may be navigating change, grieving a loss, feeling out of place, or finding that painful experiences still affect your daily life. Medical or dental experiences may also leave you fearful of seeking care. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can speak honestly without having to explain everything perfectly. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck, make sense of your experiences, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded and connected. If faith matters to you, we can include it in ways that honor your beliefs. You don’t have to carry it all alone.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Adoption · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Depression · End-of-Life · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Panic · Relationship Issues · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr Dorian Kondas

Awakenings Counseling

MA, PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I've had the privilege of working with a wide variety of diverse adult clients--perhaps like you! I provide individual and group therapy (currently not couples or family therapy). Coming from both a generalist and specialist background, I'm able to work with many concerns that could include any of the following: PTSD and trauma (of many kinds) Queer / LGBTQ issues Racial/Ethnic concerns Depression and anxiety Grief, loss, transitions Relationship or family conflict Aging, chronic illness / pain / HIV/AIDS Sexuality, gender, body shame Sexual addiction / compulsion Academic stress and achievement Recovering from narcissistic abuse Interpersonal issues in group therapy Religious trauma, conflict and cult recovery Job stress, burnout, and finding "calling" Student, academic and career concerns Adverse experiences from prayer and meditation Racial discrimination / recovering from hate crime Climate change distress / political anxiety / social justice concerns.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · End-of-Life · Faith-Based Care · Gender Identity · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior · Panic · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Angela Luna

Angela Luna Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“You're the person who has done the work. You've read the books, explored your childhood, maybe tried therapy before. You understand your patterns. And yet, something still feels stuck. You might find yourself people-pleasing, overthinking, or abandoning your own needs to keep the peace. You second-guess your instincts, struggle to set boundaries that actually hold, and wonder why knowing your patterns hasn't made them easier to change. You feel things deeply, and sometimes that feels like too much. You might be navigating trauma, grief, or a life transition that has left you unsure of who you are beneath all the coping. If you're a sensitive, creative person ready for a different kind of healing, one that goes beyond talking, you're in the right place. I work with adults who are ready to trust themselves, feel at home in who they are, and finally stop getting in their own way.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Career Counseling · Domestic Abuse · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Marisa Prezioso

Integrated Behavioral Health

LPCA, NCC

Licensed In:
Connecticut
“I work with clients who feel stuck; moving from day to day knowing that they're not aligned with their true potential, but unsure of their next steps forward. Whether it's anxiety, depression, low self esteem, complex trauma, or feelings of unfulfillment, we will work together to explore, process, and bring harmony to all parts of you in a way that feels safe and meaningful.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss
Darrian McKiernan

Arrange Your Change Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
Arizona
“Individuals facing challenges such as trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, mental wellness, goal achievement, and more. Couples navigating relationship struggles, including emotional disconnection, high-conflict situations, intimacy issues, and communication barriers. Families, Parents, & Teens experiencing difficulties related to life changes or parent-child relationships.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Adoption · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Men’s Mental Health · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Virginia Mittnacht

Virginia Mittnacht Therapy LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
“I primarily practice with older teens and young adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, adjustment-related stress, women's health, gender and identity exploration, trauma and relationships.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Rachel Gurevich

Summit & Sky Therapy, LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Colorado
“Hi there! I'm Rachel, and I specialize in supporting children, teens and young adults who are navigating mood and anxiety, identity, OCD and eating disorders. I recognize that healing does not take place in a vacuum, and I believe family or community engagement is a critical part of facilitating meaningful change for an individual. In addition to individual work, I often meet with the parents or caregivers of young people to promote growth and healing within the family system. You and your loved ones deserve a nonjudgmental space where you can show up fully, explore your identity, strengths and challenges, and above all, be seen and validated.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation
Deirdre Myers

Flourishing Future Wellness

LPC, NCC, PsyD trainee

Licensed In:
Michigan, Pennsylvania
“I work with adolescents and adults who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, OCD, trauma, perfectionism, or life transitions. Many of my clients are high achievers who appear successful on the outside but privately struggle with constant worry, self-doubt, intrusive thoughts, burnout, or feeling overwhelmed. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, helping them better understand themselves while building strategies that fit who they are rather than trying to force themselves into someone else’s mold.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Cancer · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Domestic Abuse · Gender Identity · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Alaura Hobbs

Time to Renew You, LLC

LMHC

Licensed In:
Florida
“I work with adults who want more than temporary coping strategies, they want meaningful, lasting change. Many of my clients are high-functioning and self-aware, yet find themselves repeating patterns in relationships, struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or the lingering impact of early experiences. Together, we explore both present stressors and the deeper roots shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Therapy is structured, collaborative, and focused on insight and forward movement. If you value clarity, accountability, and real progress, we may be a strong fit.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Edward Geraty

INSITE Integrative Services LLC

LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed In:
Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia
“Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Relationships, Work/Life Balance, Couples and Marriage Therapy, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Men's Issues, Trauma, End of Life Issues, Grief / Bereavement, Family Issues, Stress Management, Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual Issues, Existential Issues.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Cancer · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · End-of-Life · Executive Coaching · Faith-Based Care · Gender Identity · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior · Panic · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD

About Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Use the directory above to find a therapist who offers this approach. Compare profiles for their approach, availability, fees, and insurance.

Select the states where you’ll attend sessions, then ask the therapist to confirm they can work with you in each state.

What to expect

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapy approach built around the idea that you may have different inner parts or sides of yourself. Despite the name, it usually focuses on your inner world, not family therapy with your relatives in session.

Some parts try to protect you by worrying, criticizing, avoiding, shutting down, or staying in control. IFS helps you get curious about those reactions instead of fighting them, so you can understand what they are trying to do for you.

In online sessions, a therapist may guide you to notice thoughts, emotions, body cues, and patterns, then help you identify and understand the parts involved.

People often explore IFS for trauma-related patterns, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or repeating relationship conflicts. If you want therapy that feels reflective, compassionate, and focused on your inner world, IFS may be a useful approach to consider.

How to choose a therapist

Not every therapist who offers Internal Family Systems (IFS) uses it the same way. Some use it as their main framework, while others blend it with other approaches or use parts work more loosely.

As you compare profiles, notice whether the therapist says IFS is central to their work, which concerns they use it for, and whether their style sounds gentle, structured, direct, or more open-ended.

Before booking, ask whether they offer IFS-centered work, IFS-informed therapy, or a blend, how they pace deeper work, and what support they offer if strong emotions come up. A good fit often depends on feeling understood, not rushed, and comfortable with the therapist’s communication style.

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  • Ask about the provider’s experience with your concerns and goals.
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  • Check that the provider can work with you in each state where you will attend sessions.

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Questions about this approach

How do I use this page to find an online therapist who offers Internal Family Systems (IFS)?

Start with the state where you will physically be during sessions, since telehealth availability depends on licensure. Then use filters for insurance, age group, language, service type, and therapy type. Look for profiles that specifically mention Internal Family Systems (IFS). Some therapists also use parts work language, so it helps to confirm whether they actively offer IFS or a broader parts-based approach before you book.

What should I ask before booking?

Ask how the therapist uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) in online sessions, whether it is a main approach or one tool among others, and what the first few appointments usually look like. You can also ask how they pace parts work, how they handle trauma, whether they work with your age group or concerns, and how payment, insurance, cancellations, and video sessions are handled. Good questions help you judge both fit and logistics.

Does my therapist have to be licensed in my state, and what happens if I travel out of state?

In most cases, yes. For telehealth, your therapist usually needs to be licensed in the state where you are physically located during the appointment, not just the state where you live. If you travel out of state, your therapist may or may not be able to keep seeing you during that time. Start with the states where you expect to be during sessions, or browse our find a therapist licensed in multiple states page.

Can Internal Family Systems (IFS) be done virtually through telehealth therapy, or does parts work need to happen in person?

Yes. Internal Family Systems (IFS) can often work well by video because much of the process involves talking, noticing thoughts and body sensations, and tracking which part of you is showing up. Many therapists adapt the pace for telehealth by building in grounding, check-ins, and time to settle before ending. If you are considering online IFS, ask how the therapist structures virtual sessions and what they do when deeper material comes up.

Who is Internal Family Systems (IFS) best for?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be a good fit if you often feel torn between different parts of yourself, like one part that wants closeness and another that pulls away, or one part that pushes hard while another feels overwhelmed. People explore IFS for trauma-related patterns, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, relationship struggles, emotional shutdown, or people-pleasing. It may appeal to you if you want a compassionate way to understand inner conflict, not just push symptoms away.

Do Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists need special certification or training, and what is the difference between IFS-informed, trained, and certified therapy?

Therapists vary in how much IFS education they have. IFS-informed usually means they use IFS ideas or parts language. IFS-trained often means formal Internal Family Systems training, and certified usually indicates a formal added credential beyond training. Ask how they learned the model and how central IFS is in their work.

Does insurance cover online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and how does payment usually work?

Insurance coverage usually depends on the therapist’s license, your plan, and whether the provider is in network. Some online therapists bill insurance directly. Others are private pay and may offer a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Before booking, ask about session fees, copays, deductibles, sliding-scale spots, cancellation fees, and whether they can help you verify benefits for telehealth therapy.

When is online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy not the right choice?

Online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy may not be the best fit during an immediate crisis, when emergency support is needed, when a higher level of care is required, or when you do not have a private space or reliable internet connection. It may also be worth pausing if you feel too activated to stay present in virtual sessions. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away.

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