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Elijah Eiler

Storied Space Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
Illinois
“I'm passionate about supporting queer and neurodivergent teens and adults who have experienced relational or religious trauma find peace on the inside so they can live boldly on the outside. If you fit that description, you’re probably exhausted from constantly fighting with yourself. You might wonder why you’re always drained even though you feel like you’re never doing enough. To someone looking from the outside, it might look like you’re just sitting on the couch. But inside feels like all-out war between different parts of you that are fighting over what you should or shouldn’t be doing. Your body may not be moving, but your mind is racing. No wonder you don’t have any energy left.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Attachment · Autism · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Gender Identity · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD
Owen Renert

Pacific Relational Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I love working with clients who are desperate to have lasting love in their lives, but feel like they sacrifice their identities just to fit in. I help adults who feel like they have never belonged find the relationships they have been craving.​ You deserve to feel loved whether you struggle with relationship OCD, cultural or gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ community drama, non-monogamy isolation, chronic illness, or just straight-up trauma from being told you are too much of a burden to deserve love. Together, we’ll help you find your voice, build relationships where you feel seen, and ask for what you need. I have a history in queer sex-ed, polyamory counseling, and couples therapy. I have done premarital counseling, relationship OCD, and social anxiety work. I work with the little (and sometimes big) voice in the back of your brain saying you aren't good enough. I'm Asian American, biracial, and third-culture, and utilize a collectivist approach.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Body Dysmorphia · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Dementia · Disability · Divorce · Eating Disorders · End-of-Life · Gender Identity · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Moss Herberholz

The Radical Well-Being Center

LCSW

Licensed In:
Colorado, Michigan
“Speciality areas include: consensual non-monogamy in all of its forms, substance use (harm reduction), queer identity and gender identity, kink, psychedelic integration, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, somatic awareness, bereavement-grief, PTSD”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Career Counseling · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Lisa VanHolsbeke

Kuhlman Psychology & Consulting

LAC

Licensed In:
Arizona
“I primarily work with first responders and veterans (and their adult family members), because I am an EMT and retired law enforcement officer myself. I am passionate about helping first responders stay strong by building resilience, learning more emotional coping tools to get better outcomes at work and at home, and occasionally needing a safe environment to "off-load" some of the intrusive effects of traumatic incidents. I have first-hand experience with the cumulative nature of critical incidents, both everyday ones as well as large-scale traumatic incidents. This motivated me to go back to school to complete my master’s degree in counseling to be able to provide the clinical support which was not available to me during my law enforcement career.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD
Katy Halverson

Portal Wellness Collective

MFTA

Licensed In:
Oregon
“My clients often feel like they have been experiencing the same arguments, feeling misunderstood, or wondering if things will ever change. Whether you’re coming in as a couple or an individual, I work best with people who want more than just a place to vent. My style is pragmatic, collaborative, and focused on what actually works for you - helping you understand patterns, practice new skills, and create real change you can feel in your day-to-day life. In couples counseling, I help partners cut through stuck dynamics and get to the heart of what's really going on. Together we will build connection tools that go beyond “talking it out” so you can repair trust, reduce conflict, and reconnect in ways that last. In individual therapy, I work with people who want to better understand themselves, break out of old cycles, and feel more grounded in their choices and relationships.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Relationship Issues
Mara Czegel

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

PhD

Licensed In:
Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts
“Life can be tough, and our minds often create barriers that make it hard to move forward. Whether you're seeking clarity on what drives you, or navigating the everyday challenges that life brings, my goal is to support you in a way that feels safe and validating. I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel truly heard and understood. Through therapy, my aim is to help you work through the complexities of being human - helping you better understand yourself and find ways to cope with the unique challenges of living in today’s world. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, depression, and self-esteem, including couples therapy. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and other eclectic, related modalities. I also work with Schema therapy.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Mood Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Virginia J. Leon

Virginia J Leon Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Colorado
“Women, LGBTQIA, BIPOC”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jennifer Neilson

Jennifer Neilson

LPCC

Licensed In:
California
“Adult clients who experience anxiety, trauma, and stress.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Tena Thomas

Sunridge Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont
“I specialize in helping teens 16+ and adults navigate Borderline Personality Disorder or traits, trauma, ADHD, and Autism. Many of my clients experience emotions intensely, struggle with rejection sensitivity, masking, or relational instability, and feel frustrated that insight alone has not created change. 
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Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Mandi Withey

Mi Mind Matters

MLP

Licensed In:
Michigan
“I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients have experienced psychological abuse, religious trauma, complex trauma (C-PTSD), or difficult relationship patterns and are looking for clarity, healing, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I also support individuals struggling with boundaries, attachment concerns, stress, feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply ready for growth.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jessica Goede

Wild Ember Counseling, PLLC

MEd, MSW, LSWAIC

Licensed In:
Washington
“I work with adults, teens, children (6–12), and caregivers who are carrying a lot—often quietly. Many of my clients are living with anxiety, trauma, burnout, or the long echoes of early experiences that still shape how their body responds to stress and connection. I work especially well with neurodivergent folks (ADHD, autism, highly sensitive people), people who feel “functional but exhausted,” and those who are trying to make sense of patterns in relationships, identity, or family systems. You don’t have to have the right words or a clear goal to start. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, focusing on safety, understanding, and practical ways to feel more grounded, connected, and at home in yourself.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Codependency · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Natalia Michaelson

Therapy With Natalia

LCSW, LICSW, LISW

Licensed In:
California, Massachusetts, Ohio
“I work with adults who pour their time, love, and energy into others, but often have little leftover for themselves. When starting therapy, my clients are often struggling with trauma, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Throughout our work together, I help clients gain clarity about their path forward. After therapy, clients express feeling more confident, grounded, and at peace.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Eating Disorders · Relationship Issues · 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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  • 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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