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Gwen Child

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LICSW

Licensed In:
Colorado, Massachusetts
“As a therapist, I specialize in supporting young adults and couples as they navigate life’s transitions, relationships, and challenges. My client-centered approach explores root causes while building practical coping skills for daily life. Using a trauma-informed lens, I integrate yoga-based mindfulness and somatic practices to support nervous system regulation and deeper healing. Psychodynamic and narrative therapy help us understand how your worldview was shaped and how it influences your present. We may also incorporate IFS based parts work to gently explore and understand the different parts of your inner experience. With training in the Gottman Method, I help couples strengthen communication, connection, and trust. Together we focus on deepening friendship while managing the practical demands of partnership. You’ll learn tools for healthy conflict resolution and collaboration, remembering you are on the same team.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Mika Namir

LCSW, LCSW-C

Licensed In:
Maryland, Pennsylvania
“Are you struggling with changes in your life and the world that are affecting your day-to-day and your mood? Is life throwing curve balls that are hard to manage? Have you been give a diagnosis you're struggling with? Let's work on this together. I have extensive experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Mood disorders.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Naomi Duffy

Weaving Clarity

LCSW

Licensed In:
California
“Imagine a world where you like who you truly are at the core. A world where you no longer worry about the judgement of others. This is that door. I invite you to walk through it together. This is psychotherapy for adults who are looking for longevity in therapy and longing to heal the origin of their pain; for those in search of completely changing their life. When you're tired of being tired and have tried other options that seem to come back to the same end, this is the beginning of something different.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Adoption · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Cancer · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Psychosis · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Ashley Claiborne

Dr. Ashley Cares

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, 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
“Empowering you to find a healthy balance! Are you the go-to person that everyone turns to with their problems? It's great to be relied on, but sometimes it can feel like a lot, right? If you are an overachiever juggling a lot on your plate and feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or work stress, you're not alone. Here, you will find a safe and confidential space to unpack those heavy feelings with someone who gets it. Let's work together to ease that burden and find some balance in your life. Ready to take that first step towards feeling better? Let's chat.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Sonica Sharma

Sharma Mental Health Counseling

LCSW

Licensed In:
Arizona, Florida
“Teens (13 and older), young adults/college-age, adults, LGBTQIA+ clients, children of immigrants, individuals navigating identity development, people-pleasing and codependency, low self-confidence, difficulty setting boundaries, relationship patterns and attachment wounds, people who intellectually understand their patterns but still feel stuck emotionally, people trying to reconnect with their authentic identity after years of pleasing others.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Caroline Bryan

Marriage & Family Therapist,

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, family conflict, gender and sexuality concerns, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. I also support young adults facing academic, career, and identity-related challenges, as well as couples seeking to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen connection. My experience includes working with individuals and families seeking practical skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Career Counseling · Depression · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Corinne Nechalova

Rise Reimagined

LPCC

Licensed In:
Arizona, Minnesota
“I work with women navigating life after breast cancer treatment. Many survivors expect to feel relieved when treatment ends, only to find themselves struggling with anxiety, fear of recurrence, scanxiety, body image changes, physical symptoms, relationship shifts, and a lingering sense that life doesn't quite feel like theirs anymore. Treatment may be over, but the emotional impact often remains. You may feel stuck between who you were before cancer and who you are now, unsure how to move forward when everyone else seems to have moved on. As both a therapist and breast cancer survivor, I understand that recovery isn't just physical. My work focuses on helping women reconnect with themselves, rebuild trust in their bodies, navigate life transitions, and create a life that feels meaningful and authentic after cancer.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Specialties:
Anxiety · Cancer · Depression · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Hannah Griffis

HG Counseling

LPC-S

Licensed In:
Oklahoma
“I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Trauma & PTSD
Brooke Burch

Signs of Healing Therapy

LMHC-D

Licensed In:
New York
“I offer bilingual counseling in ASL and English to anyone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, challenges with boundary setting, self love and relationships/ trust.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Disability · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jessica Thomas, LMHC, LPC

MyMindset NYC Counseling Services

LMHC, LPC

Licensed In:
Florida, New York, Washington, DC
“You built this life by being the reliable one. Now you wake up tired, annoyed, and wondering who you are underneath the grind. I'm a burnout and trauma therapist in Brooklyn, NYC, working online with first-generation adults, children of immigrants, and BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent professionals who are burned out from over-functioning. Clients usually arrive saying "Why am I so exhausted when my life looks fine?" or "I'm the one who takes care of it. Nobody asks who takes care of me." If you've said that, you probably felt it in your body first.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Burnout · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Laurielynn Schmit

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW

LCSW

Licensed In:
Arizona, Michigan
“I work with adults who are seeking meaningful change, greater balance, and stronger connections in their lives. Many of my clients are busy professionals, including those in the medical and mental health fields, who are navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, or emotional overwhelm. They are motivated to better understand themselves, overcome barriers, and move from simply surviving to truly thriving. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Grief
Miranda West

Lunara Womens Health

LCSW

Licensed In:
Utah
“Pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause; they can all leave you feeling like a stranger in your own skin. Your body is changing, your mind feels unfamiliar, and no one quite prepared you for this. You are not broken. You are navigating one of the hardest seasons of life, and you deserve professional support that truly gets it. I work at the intersection of a woman's body, hormones, and mental health. My practice supports women through postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, sexual trauma, life transitions, perimenopause, and body image concerns. I also support caregivers, preteens, teens, and adults managing depression, grief, and relational issues. If you are looking for an inclusive, compassionate space where what you're feeling is validated, I am here to help.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Sex Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · 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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  • 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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