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Cathy S Harris

Support for Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, Transitions

LCSW

Licensed In:
California, Colorado, Florida, Texas
“I work with adults seeking online therapy for trauma recovery, complex PTSD, religious trauma, and experiences in high-control groups or coercive relationships. Many clients come to me after years of trying to understand patterns of self-blame, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or identity confusion that often follow psychological manipulation or chronic trauma. I also work with people who seek prep and integration for psychedelic medicine work. For those who have experienced a "bad" trip, I can offer support to move through it. I also support people preparing for or integrating meaningful personal experiences, including spiritual exploration or psychedelic experiences, when those experiences intersect with trauma and personal growth.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD
Debra Payne

Kaymi Mental Health

PhD, LCSW

Licensed In:
Oklahoma, Utah
“My clients want to face what is getting in the way of their living happier, more fulfilled lives. They want to talk about their struggles and then create a plan to move on so they can be at peace with themselves and others.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Codependency · Depression · Life Transitions · Perfectionism
Chuck Hancock

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Licensed In:
Colorado, New York
“My favorite clients have had previous therapy and are ready to go deeper. I enjoy working with clients who want to discover their authentic Self and develop healthy self-leadership. I work experientially and utilize a variety of traditional and modern somatic methods to help you attain fulfillment.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Cancer · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues
Dani Ebben

Seeds of Hope Therapy, LLC

LCSW, SAC

Licensed In:
Wisconsin
“I work with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, have traumatic experiences still impacting them today, are feeling held captive by an addictive behavior, or are struggling with a loved one who is fighting that battle! I'm also a paraplegic and woman of faith so I'm passionate about serving those in the disability community or those looking for faith integrated care. I do talk therapy and EMDR”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Codependency · Disability · Domestic Abuse · Faith-Based Care · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Natalie Thomson

Natalie Thomson, PLLC

LCPC

Licensed In:
Illinois, Virginia
“Adults and teens 13-64 years of age. LGBTQIA+ individuals, polyamory, anxiety, depression, OCD, and Neurodivergent-affirming.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Autism · Bipolar Disorder · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Cassandra (Cassie) O’Brien

Bluebird Counseling, PLLC

LPC-Associate

Licensed In:
Texas
“Sometimes spinning out leaves us in a panic trying to find ourselves again. We find ourselves just wanting the chaos to stop and at a loss for how to sort everything out. Depression, anxiety, abuse, breakups, and toxic people can really leave us feeling hopeless. I support children and adults who are needing to find some harmony in their lives.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Disability · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brielle Armstrong

Snow Globe Counseling

LICSW

Licensed In:
Arizona, Washington
“I support neurodivergent individuals who are struggling with motivation, self-doubt, and anxiety—without the drain of never-ending to-do lists, the pressure to fit in, and the shame of feeling like they’re not enough. This includes: -Perfectionists who wish they could let go of the need to be flawless and embrace the freedom of simply enjoying the process -Bored or unfocused teens who can’t figure out why they have a hard time fitting in and want to feel understood -Those who wonder if they are neurodivergent (or already know from previous or self-diagnosis!) -Worriers who wish they could quiet their minds and find peace in the present moment -Those who are suffering from obsessive thinking and longing for relief from the need for reassurance and control -Any combination of the above!”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Virginia Wilcsek

The Transcending Pathway

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“Our practice works with individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges rooted in past experiences. Many of our clients have been in toxic or narcissistic relationships and are working to rebuild their sense of self, develop healthy boundaries, and restore self-trust. We integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, and somatic practices to support deep healing—helping clients process unresolved trauma, understand their internal patterns, and reconnect with themselves. Our work is especially supportive for those new to inner work who want clear, grounded guidance to regulate their nervous system and create more aligned, empowered lives.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Meghan Gilliland

Inner Wisdom Counseling

LCSW | LICSW

Licensed In:
Arizona, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington
“I work primarily with adults who have experienced developmental or relational trauma, often showing up as patterns of anxiety, emotional disconnection, perfectionism, or difficulty trusting others. Many of my clients are high-functioning and insightful but feel stuck in familiar cycles that talking about alone hasn’t been able to change. I also work with therapists and helping professionals who want to do their own personal work.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Panic · Phobias · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Sarah Marcus

White Horse Healing

LCSW

Licensed In:
Idaho
“I work with mom’s and Couples. The niche I serve it is a couple couples who are navigating parenthood and life changes.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Women’s Mental Health
Tatyana Maizel

Pathways Family and Community Services

LCPC, LPC

Licensed In:
Nevada, Virginia
“I work with adults 18+, individuals, and couples, with a special focus on supporting folks who are navigating complex or relational trauma (C-PTSD). My work is grounded in a person-centered approach and guided by EMDR. I am also trained in KA-EMDR® through the Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Shana Smith

1st Degree of Change

LCSW, LICSW

Licensed In:
Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts
“I provide online therapy for teens and adults in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, and Massachusetts who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergence. If you are experiencing anxiety or have experienced trauma, I may be your therapist. I work with clients whose trauma ranges from a car accident or a single painful event to complex trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, and dissociation. I also work with people whose anxiety shows up in different ways, from feeling overwhelmed by a new stage of life to struggling to leave the house because anxiety feels too loud and too heavy. I meet clients where they are, but I also help them move forward. Therapy with me is not stiff, robotic, or one-size-fits-all. My clients often appreciate that they can jump topics, use sarcasm, laugh, cry, or say the messy thing out loud, and I can still help bring us back to what matters. Whether you are neurodivergent or not, if you want a therapist who is warm, direct, and able to hold both humor and hard things, we may be a good fit.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Life Transitions · 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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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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