IFS Therapy Near Me: Self-Compassion and Inner Work

How IFS Can Help

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that helps people:
Understand the different "parts" of themselves (like the inner critic, the protector, the wounded self); each person has many unique parts.
Learn to quiet self-judgment
Heal emotional wounds by listening to and caring for those parts instead of fighting against them.

IFS therapy is based on the idea that we all have different inner voices or parts and that healing happens when we acknowledge and integrate them instead of pushing them away.

Rather than trying to "fix" yourself, IFS encourages you to get curious about why different parts of you act the way they do, feeling unworthy or struggling with self-criticism.

The goal? To stop fighting yourself and start healing from within.

Who Can Benefit from IFS Therapy?

IFS therapy is helpful for anyone who feels like they’re battling themselves or carrying emotional wounds from the past.

• Struggle with self-criticism or low self-worth.

• Feel like part of you wants to change, but another part holds you back

• Keep repeating unhealthy relationship patterns

• Experience anxiety, anger, depression, or emotional overwhelm

• Feel disconnected from yourself or others

• Want to heal from past trauma, relationship attachments, childhood wounds

IFS isn’t about getting rid of parts of yourself; instead, it’s about transforming them so you can feel more whole and at peace.

How IFS-Informed Therapy Can Help

At Sagebrush Counseling, I integrate IFS principles into therapy sessions, offering a gentle space to explore your inner world.

Here’s how IFS-informed therapy works:

1. Identifying Your "Parts"

We all have different parts; some protect, criticize, and some hold pain. In therapy, we explore these parts and understand what they need.

2. Understanding Their Purpose

Even the parts of you that seem harmful like anxiety or perfectionism—are trying to help in their way. We work together to understand their role rather than fighting them.

3. Healing Wounded Parts

Healing happens When we approach our parts with compassion instead of judgment. You’ll learn to connect with your true self, the part of you that is calm and capable of leading your life.

4. Gaining More Balance & Inner Peace

By working with your inner world instead of against it, you’ll feel more grounded, self-compassionate, and less overwhelmed by emotions.

IFS therapy is about building a relationship with yourself, one that’s rooted in understanding rather than self-judgment.

What Does an IFS-Informed Therapy Session Look Like?

Every session is different, but in IFS-informed therapy, you might:

• Notice & name different parts of yourself in a curious, nonjudgmental way.

• Have guided visualizations or mindfulness exercises to connect with your parts.

• Learn how to "unblend" from overwhelming emotions

• Talk to your inner parts and understand their fears, needs, traumas, and goals.

• Work on healing wounded inner child parts that carry old emotional pain.

This process isn’t about fighting emotions; it’s about understanding yourself more compassionately.

What to Expect in an IFS-Informed Therapy Session

IFS is experiential and internal, meaning you’ll be guided to notice and communicate with different parts of yourself.

Here’s what a typical session might look like:

We start by grounding. You’ll be guided to settle into the present moment, maybe with a deep breath or by noticing sensations in your body. This helps you tune into your inner world with curiosity.

We identify the parts that need attention. You might bring in a specific issue, like self-doubt. We’ll explore which “parts” of you are carrying these emotions.

You’ll get to know your parts. Instead of trying to push away anxiety or silence your inner critic, you’ll learn to understand why those parts exist and what they need from you.

We invite your "Self" to step in. In IFS, your “Self” is the part of you that is calm and compassionate—the part that can heal and lead. The goal is to build a connection between yourself and your parts so they no longer have to run the show.

Healing happens through dialogue. You might have an internal conversation with a part of yourself or visualize yourself comforting a younger version. Through this process, old wounds get attention, and stuck emotions are released.

Each session is different because your inner world is unique. But over time, you’ll feel less at war with yourself and more at peace and control.

Why Choose IFS-Informed Therapy at Sagebrush Counseling?

• I integrate IFS with other approaches like Self-Compassion, ACT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to provide a well-rounded healing experience.

• I understand that inner work takes time, and I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.

• I work with clients in Texas through online therapy so you can get support from the comfort of your home.

Online IFS-Informed Therapy in Texas

If you’re looking for IFS-informed therapy near you, I offer online therapy for clients across Texas. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, relationship traumas or issues, past childhood trauma, or just feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you reconnect with your inner world and move toward healing.