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Danielle Polifroni

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LPC

Licensed In:
Colorado, Florida, Washington, DC
“Many of my clients may look successful on the outside but feel stuck in the same painful patterns underneath. They find themselves overthinking relationships, questioning their worth, people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, and disconnection. They know something needs to change, but they're not sure how to get there. For over 18 years, I've helped individuals understand the deeper roots of these struggles and create lasting change. Together, we'll explore the patterns that keep showing up in your life—not with judgment or shame, but with curiosity and compassion.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Bipolar Disorder · Dissociative Disorders · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Erica Brown

Ocean Waves Counseling, LLC

LMHC, LPC

Licensed In:
Florida, Texas
“I provide therapy for women who hold it all together for everyone else — while quietly navigating anxiety, overthinking, and the pressure to do it on her own. I specialize in anxiety & over-functioning, emotionally immature parents, asking for what you need, and therapy for therapists.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Salma Soliman

Brave You Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
California, New Jersey
“I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, eating disorders and body image concerns, trauma, shame, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions. Some clients are new to therapy; others have done insight-oriented work and are ready to deepen it. You don’t need the “right words” to begin — just a willingness to show up. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing. When you feel safe and respected, meaningful change becomes possible. My role is to collaborate with you, helping you build emotional capacity, self-trust, and confidence in your voice. Therapy is something we build together.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Depression · Eating Disorders · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Women’s Mental Health
Jillian Houghton

Seek Anchor

LPC

Licensed In:
Virginia
“Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply self-aware. From the outside, they often appear to have it together, but internally they may feel exhausted from carrying responsibility, managing expectations, or trying to be who others needed them to be. Some are recovering from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, high-control relationships, or family systems that taught them to prioritize belonging over authenticity. Others are navigating life transitions, identity shifts, perfectionism, anxiety, shame, estrangement, or a persistent sense of disconnection from themselves. They often tell me, "I understand why I am the way I am, but I don't know how to actually live differently." My work is especially helpful for people who are ready to move beyond insight alone and begin building the internal safety, self-trust, and flexibility needed to create a life that feels more aligned, embodied, and their own.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Isabel Ortiz-Cheek

Wellspring Counseling Center

M.S., LPC-C

Licensed In:
Oklahoma
“I am passionate about inclusivity, especially in working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds such as those who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, minority status, and so much more. Therapy is not an easy process, and it can be difficult to realize that you are struggling in the first place. However, if you are feeling stuck, unsure, or dealing with unexpected change, I am here to remind you it does not have to be your forever. By working with you to explore both your history and your present to reveal the root of the issues you face, I will work with you to empower you with confidence, resiliency, courage, and hope. My background in mental health has focused on working with college students as well as those in a time of transition in their lives. I often see those with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, religious trauma, and many other presenting concerns. I deeply appreciate the variety and uniqueness you bring to the therapy space and will meet you where you are!”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Judy Thomas

Free Minds Counseling

LCSW

Licensed In:
Illinois, Wisconsin
“You may have spent years feeling like everyone else got an instruction manual you never received. Maybe you've been diagnosed with ADHD or AuDHD recently and are trying to make sense of a lifetime of struggles, strengths, and misunderstandings. You may be noticing burnout, loss of skills, difficulty focusing, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or a growing sense that the strategies that once worked no longer do. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable adults who feel stuck despite their best efforts. They may be navigating career changes, relationship challenges, parenting, aging, health concerns, or other major life transitions while trying to understand their neurodivergent brain. Together, we work to reduce overwhelm, build practical systems, strengthen emotional regulation, and create a life that feels sustainable and authentic.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Women’s Mental Health
Rina Podolsky

Rina Podolsky Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“Adults, couples, working on relational aspects, parenting, anxiety”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Luc Boudreau

Clutch Psychotherapy LLC

PCA, LMHCA, NCC

Licensed In:
Oregon, Washington
“You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside while quietly feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected on the inside. Perhaps you’re successful but exhausted from constantly pushing yourself, caught in patterns you can’t seem to break, or struggling with anxiety, shame, self-doubt, perfectionism, or relationship challenges. I specialize in helping adults who are experiencing the lasting effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences. I also work with couples who want to rebuild trust, improve communication, deepen their connection, or break free from patterns that keep them stuck.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Codependency · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Executive Coaching · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Mood Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD
Licensed In:
Pennsylvania
“I assist clients in achieving profound emotional healing from trauma and grief. This work fosters understanding of oneself and others, encouraging soul-searching and compassionate awareness.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Kelsey Wyman

Love Meets Therapy

LSWAIC

Licensed In:
Washington
“I work with a wide range of clients across age groups, identities, and relationship dynamics, including teens (13+), young adults, adults, and elders. I support individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions, as well as those seeking deeper emotional connection and personal growth. My work includes diverse communities such as LGBTQ+ clients, ethically non-monogamous relationships, highly sensitive individuals, artists and creatives, and people exploring sexuality or gender identity. I commonly support concerns like anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, communication struggles, grief, sexual concerns, ADHD, and trauma/PTSD, along with specialized areas like perinatal mental health, infidelity recovery, and alternative relationship structures, centering clients who are looking to heal and grow.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Menopause & Perimenopause · Relationship Issues · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Naomi Hawkes

Hawkes Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
California, Maine
“I work with clients of all ages, but particularly love working with Gen Z and millennials. My clients are brave and seek a warm, compassionate yet direct, space to process and challenge their experiences and beliefs without taking things too seriously. Together, we'll build on your strengths, dismantle unhelpful patterns, and practice skills to ease daily tensions and navigate relationships.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Attachment · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Scott Hubener

Scott Hubener Counseling

LCMHC

Licensed In:
Florida, North Carolina
“I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma-related symptoms, communication challenges, and relationship issues. It is my goal to be a collaborative partner who will provide you with the skills and tools to navigate through the process of self-discovery, coping and healing. Life may present us with events, circumstance, or relationships are impacting our well-being. It is courageous to take the first step, and I respect and honor the vulnerability that can come with the process of beginning counseling. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD

About Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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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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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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