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Jacquline Alvarado

Jackie Alvarado Psychotherapy

LMFT/MBTMFT

Licensed In:
California, Idaho
“You notice life isn’t looking the way you want it to. You’re feeling exhausted in your relationships and aren't sure how to change them. You appear so easy-going and adaptable that you are hesitant to ask for what you want. You feel constant anxiety and fear when you try to move forward in your life. Is your teen struggling in school and you notice they're having difficulty in their relationships? I am an LMFT providing in-person sessions in Walnut Creek, Ca, telehealth throughout the state of California and Idaho. As a graduate of St. Mary's College of California, I have the expertise to support and guide you towards symptom relief and live a life full of gratitude and connection.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use
Marissa Gilbert

Friedman Gilbert Therapy

LCSW, MS

Licensed In:
Texas, Virginia
“I work with adults navigating PTSD/complex trauma and the emotional impact of medical care, chronic illness, cancer treatment, and survivorship. Even when an appointment brings good news, scans, symptoms, and ongoing uncertainty can keep your body on alert. We work at a pace that fits your current capacity, build safety and self-trust, and focus on changes you can use outside therapy. I also support adults whose trauma patterns show up in work, relationships, and major life transitions.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Trauma & PTSD
Lindsay Taylor

Lindsay Taylor Counseling

LPC-MHSP

Licensed In:
Tennessee
“Women and Men struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, and past trauma in childhood and beyond”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Jessica Pishney

Liminal Mind Psychology, PC

PsyD, LP

Licensed In:
Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin
“18+ I offer therapy online (CA, MI, ND, MN, AZ & WI). In-person (CA only). Availability is afternoons, evenings and weekends (Pacific Time).”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Josephine Robertson

Holdfast Therapy NW

LMHCA

Licensed In:
Washington
“I work with middle aged women who feel stuck, by relationship patterns, anxiety, previous trauma and life transitions, they no longer recognize themselves and aren't sure how to get from where they are now to where they'd like to be. They feel overwhelmed, burned out, and maybe a little like everything is falling apart.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Grief · Trauma & PTSD
Brittany McCulloch

Three Triangles Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
Utah
“I support individuals navigating complex trauma including childhood and developmental and relational and betrayal trauma as well as dissociation. I frequently work with high-conflict divorce and coercive control, family-of-origin dynamics, boundary work, and nervous system regulation and women’s issues like PMDD and perimenopause.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Dissociative Disorders · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Kayla Mennenga

Bravely Connected Therapy, PLLC

LMFT

Licensed In:
Iowa, Utah
“I enjoy working with anyone who comes to therapy. Most of my work centers around couples who want to communicate more clearly, feel closer, or who are navigating feelings of betrayal. I also support women who are moving through major life transitions, feeling disconnected from themselves, or carrying wounds that still need space, patience, and care.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Christopher Wilson

Center for Healthier Relationships, Individuals

PhD, LMFT

Licensed In:
Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
“I primarily work with men (cis gender and non), as well as male/male couples (gay and bi males). I specialize in working with couples exploring non-monogamy and working through infidelity as well as other intimacy issues. I work with male sexual dysfunctions, including erectile challenges, premature ejaculation, and pelvic floor related issues. I also work with folks exploring their gender and/or sexual orientation.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Divorce · Gender Identity · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Chris Almy

Mountaintop Mental Health

LCSW

Licensed In:
Idaho, Utah, Wyoming
“I work with clients struggling with issues related to sex; sexuality; gender; relationships; and trauma. I provide care that comes from a humanistic lens and that ensures safety for my clients while they are under my care. I work well with people from all walks of life, and am particularly well-versed in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, nonmonogamous/polyamorous people and dynamics, and kink/BDSM-oriented people.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Attachment · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Divorce · Gender Identity · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior · Relationship Issues · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD
Satie Dopp

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LPC

Licensed In:
Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts
“Whether you’re dealing with the impacts of trauma, grief, relationships, life change and transition, anxiety, depression, gender-specific issues, or a general feeling of disconnect from yourself or others, therapy can be a place where you’re supported in making sense of what’s happening and creating room for something different. Therapy with me is relational, grounded, and genuine, with attention given to who you are as a whole person because I also believe it’s a space where we can make room for depth, humor, discomfort, and humanness.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Mood Disorders · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Maggie French,LISW-S, LICSW, LCSW

Haven of Healing for Youth & Families

LISW-CP, LICDC

Licensed In:
Florida, Idaho, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Vermont
“I work with adolescents and adults who may look like they’re handling everything on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. Many of my clients are navigating trauma or PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, major life transitions, career uncertainty, identity concerns, or the emotional and physical changes that can accompany menopause. I’m especially well suited for clients who want more than a place to vent. You may want to better understand why you think, feel, or respond the way you do, recognize patterns, learn practical tools, and be appropriately challenged along the way. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can begin exactly where you are and work together to determine where you want to go.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Career Counseling · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Panic · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Archie Iyer

Chicago Talk Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
Illinois
“I provide services for children aged 5 and older, adolescents, and adults I utilize an integrated approach that considers your unique needs, contexts, and goals. Drawing from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we will build practical coping skills, increase psychological flexibility,”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

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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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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