Parts Work from Internal Family Systems Theory
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic technique in which clients are invited to label their protective behaviors and beliefs as “parts.” You may have a self-criticism part, a people pleasing part, or a part that embodies any other behaviors that are bringing you to therapy.
What if instead of existing to cause you pain, your parts are misguided in their attempt to keep you safe? Safe from being disliked, from being seen as incompetent, or from showing others you are struggling.
Those protective parts are frustrating when you want to be bravely authentic and gracefully make mistakes. You know it would be better if you could release these defenses, but you don’t feel safe enough to let them go.
With IFS therapy, your parts can build trust in you to lead yourself from a place of authenticity, instead of operating from layers of protection.
I look forward to getting to know all parts of you and help you create safety, self-acceptance, and peace in your system.