Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a gentle, evidence-informed approach built on a simple idea: the mind is made up of parts, and every part is trying to help. IFS therapy helps you get to know those parts — the inner critic, the protector, the one carrying old pain — and lead them from a calm, compassionate center.
What IFS therapy looks like
In an IFS session, your therapist helps you slow down and notice what's happening inside — a tight chest before a hard conversation, a voice that says you're not enough, a part that numbs out when things get overwhelming. Rather than fighting these experiences, IFS invites curiosity toward them.
Over time, most people find that parts they've battled for years soften when they're finally understood. That's where lasting change tends to come from — not willpower, but relationship.
IFS at Aspen Counseling
Our clinicians have deep training in IFS and integrate it with somatic (body-based) work, so insight doesn't stay in your head. We see clients in person at our Sisters office, a short drive from Bend, Redmond, and Black Butte, and offer telehealth across Oregon.
Find the right therapist for you
Answer a few short questions and we'll match you with an Aspen clinician who fits.
Tim MooreLPCLucas CarvalhoProfessional Counselor AssociateJohn DiLorenzoMA, Registered Counseling AssociateDasha GoussevaLCSWABrianna FoxMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
In-network with OHP, PacificSource, Providence, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Regence and Moda. Private pay welcome, and superbills are available for other plans.
Common questions
Is IFS therapy right for me?
IFS is a good fit for people working with anxiety, trauma, inner criticism, and relationship patterns — and for anyone who feels 'at war with themselves.' A free consult is the easiest way to find out.
Do you take insurance for IFS therapy?
Several of our clinicians are in-network with Oregon plans, including OHP. Use our matching tool to see who fits your coverage.
