Understand & make space for every part of you.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist in Davidson, North Carolina

Offering virtual appointments across NC, CT, VT, NH, & MA.

It often feels like your own mind is pulling you in opposite directions.

Maybe you’ve experienced things like one part of you pushing you to be productive, while another feels stuck on the couch, unable to move. Or, a loud inner critic telling you you’re not good enough, even as another part is working tirelessly to help, produce, or perform.

If you’ve tried talk therapy before but still feel like there’s more healing to do, IFS can be a great next step—especially if you’re someone who has an active imagination or already enjoys being introspective through activities like journaling or meditation. Wherever you’re at in your journey, there’s a part of you that’s ready to explore and understand these feelings on a deeper level, and that part deserves to be heard.

What is IFS?

The truth is, even the parts of you that are frustrating to live with just want the best for you.

IFS therapy is about getting to know the many parts of yourself—the pieces of your personality that have helped you navigate life, each in their own way. These parts might sometimes show up as perfectionism, overthinking, self-criticism, or even distractions like shopping or numbing out. They’re not trying to hurt you—instead, they’re working hard to protect you from old wounds or negative beliefs you’ve carried for a long time.

With IFS, we gently tap into these parts through an interactive, meditation-like process. The process is slow, compassionate, and allows you to heal at a comfortable pace. This keeps you from getting overwhelmed while we work to create more balance and freedom inside you and in your life. While it can seem foreign at first, IFS is evidence-based and backed by science.

How it works

Together, we’ll explore how each part of you plays its role.

When we do IFS together, we’ll make space to hear out the parts of you that are ready to share their stories and, eventually, the ones that might need a little extra care. I’ll guide you through noticing the sensations these parts bring up in your body and how they carry certain thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. 

As we explore the important roles each part has been playing to protect you, we can also uncover the burdens they’ve been holding onto and gently help them let go of what’s no longer needed. As those burdens are released, there’s space for qualities like calm, courage, and compassion to take their place, creating a deeper sense of healing.

One of the most meaningful things about this process is how it gives you a whole new way to relate to yourself.

Instead of having to wait for your next therapy session, you’ll discover how to tap into your own healing anytime. Many people find that over time, they feel lighter, freer, and more at peace with themselves. 

The best part is that these changes aren’t just temporary—they’re the kind of shifts that grow with you, creating long-lasting transformation. (And if you’ve ever watched the movie Inside Out, you’ve already seen a glimpse of what this kind of inner exploration can look like!)

Internal Family Systems can help you…

  • Understand yourself more deeply and appreciate the many layers of who you are

  • Heal from past experiences and develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself

  • Respond to life's challenges with more calm and less reactivity

  • Let go of beliefs or feelings about yourself that no longer serve you, creating space to feel lighter and freer

  • Reconnect with your emotions, even the ones that may feel hard to access

  • Find an inner sense of peace and a new way of experiencing life that feels more whole and meaningful

Questions? I’ve got answers.

Frequently asked questions —

  • IFS can be a powerful way to explore and heal the deeper layers of what’s going on inside you. It can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief by by helping you safely connect with the parts of you that are holding big emotions so they feel seen, heard and free to release the weight of what they carry. If you’re ready to do meaningful, deep work to heal past hurts and reconnect with yourself in a more compassionate way, IFS can be a transformative approach.

  • Yes! I’d be happy to communicate with your therapist and incorporate the parts work you’ve been doing into your medication evaluations and management.

  • When medication is part of the conversation, we’ll take time to check in with any parts of you that may have opinions about starting medication. At follow-ups, we continue to explore how your system is adjusting and any concerns your parts may have. This way, we make space for your whole self to feel heard and supported in the process.

  • Absolutely. Doing your own parts work can deepen your understanding of the process and give you a new perspective to bring to the work you do with your own clients. I love working with other therapists and would be honored to do this work with you.

  • IFS might not be the right fit if you’re looking for more traditional talk therapy or if you’re not ready to dive into deep, reflective work. It’s also not ideal if you’re uninterested in exploring your inner world or connecting with the different parts of yourself. That’s totally okay—everyone’s path to healing looks different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

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Let’s get to know every part of who you are.

Then, help each of them (& you) feel hopeful for the future.