Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy in NYC
At Mount Behavioral Health, we provide therapy using the internal family systems model to individuals and families in the NYC area, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or are just looking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, IFS Therapy would be an empowering framework to turn to.
If you have been searching for Internal Family Systems therapy near me, you have arrived at the right place. The practitioners of our clinic in New York are trained in IFS Therapy, and they can help a client reach their inner self and create lasting emotional resilience.
If you have been searching for Internal Family Systems therapy near me, you have arrived at the right place. The practitioners of our clinic in New York are trained in IFS Therapy, and they can help a client reach their inner self and create lasting emotional resilience.
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?
The IFS model is a therapist methodology designed by Richard Schwartz. It rests on the premise that we all have our own system of “parts” within us, e.g., inner critics, protectors, or exiled emotions which relate to each other in much the same way as a family.
FS instructs that all these pieces are done over what is actually a core Self that is tranquil, caring, and ready to guide your internal system with clarity.
Similar to a traditional talk therapy, IFS Therapy focuses on helping you connect with these inner parts and learn more about them and their functions and ultimately heal emotional wounds in a manner that is respectful and empowering to you.
FS instructs that all these pieces are done over what is actually a core Self that is tranquil, caring, and ready to guide your internal system with clarity.
Similar to a traditional talk therapy, IFS Therapy focuses on helping you connect with these inner parts and learn more about them and their functions and ultimately heal emotional wounds in a manner that is respectful and empowering to you.
How IFS Therapy Works
At our offices across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, IFS sessions typically follow these steps:
1. Accessing the Self
You’ll learn to connect with your inner Self—the calm, centered part of you that can lead the healing process.
2. Unblending from Parts
You'll begin to identify and separate from intense emotions or behaviors that are driven by individual "parts" of your personality.
3. Getting to Know Your Parts
Our licensed Internal Family Systems therapists guide you through conversations with these parts, allowing you to understand why they act the way they do—often with the goal of protection.
4. Healing the Exiles
Vulnerable parts that have been exiled due to trauma or shame can finally be witnessed, supported, and unburdened.
5. Integration and Balance
Once parts are healed, your internal system becomes more cooperative and less reactive, allowing for greater emotional balance.
Who Can Benefit from IFS Therapy?
IFS Therapy is effective for children, teens, and adults dealing with:
PTSD and complex trauma
Depression and anxiety
Relationship conflicts
Grief and loss
Addictions
Eating disorders
Self-esteem issues
Chronic stress and burnout
Whether you live in Queens and are managing family conflict or you're in the Bronx and struggling with anxiety, IFS can help you restore inner peace and build a healthier relationship with yourself.
Why New Yorkers Choose Mount BH for IFS
We understand the fast-paced, high-pressure environment that comes with living in New York City. At Mount Behavioral Health, we provide IFS Therapy in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island to meet the diverse emotional needs of our communities.Our therapists offer both in-person and virtual IFS sessions, making it easy to access care no matter which borough you live in. We also welcome clients who may have tried other types of therapy but are still searching for deeper, longer-lasting healing.
What to Expect from IFS Therapy
Your first few sessions will involve getting to know your therapist and starting to map your internal system.
You’ll begin to notice patterns, uncover protective strategies, and explore exiled parts that may be holding emotional burdens.This is a gentle, paced process. We go at a speed that feels safe for you.
Over time, you’ll begin to feel less controlled by overwhelming emotions or self-defeating behaviors and more connected to your confident, calm, and compassionate core Self.
You’ll begin to notice patterns, uncover protective strategies, and explore exiled parts that may be holding emotional burdens.This is a gentle, paced process. We go at a speed that feels safe for you.
Over time, you’ll begin to feel less controlled by overwhelming emotions or self-defeating behaviors and more connected to your confident, calm, and compassionate core Self.
Begin Your Healing Journey Today
When you are ready to explore IFS Therapy in NYC, Mount Behavioral Health can help. We provide compassionate care, skilled clinicians, and a trauma-informed model of care based on the effective model of Internal Family Systems.
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We can help you become reconciled to your Self--reconnected to your Self--because this is a place that is welcoming to all your parts.
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