Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
What is IFS Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy centers around coming to know, embrace, and even celebrate all of the varied facets of one’s personality so as to develop a trusting and healing relationship with our most authentic self. IFS is both integrative and experiential and is truly one of the most compassionate and effective techniques in modern therapeutic practice.
The IFS Therapist’s Perspective
IFS therapists work from the perspective that each person’s core self is the primary vehicle for transformational healing. The parts that form one’s personality arise from our subconscious mind and, while the intention of each part is positive, the parts that are operating in response to wounds are, understandably, defensive and protective. If these (well-intended, but…) defensive/protective parts are not met with self-compassion, they are forced to double-down which can prevent progress both in therapy and in life.
Access Your Authentic Self-Energy
For our patients, working with an IFS therapist from The Keely Group fosters increased access to their own authentic SELF-energy and, in turn, allows them to heal their own wounded parts, and restore mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual balance.
How Is Internal Family Systems Therapy Different?
IFS combines elements of psychodynamic, experiential somatic therapy, and systems theories to help people heal and integrate their inner conflicts. Like person-centered therapy, IFS emphasizes the patient’s expertise about their own life and seeks to empower their innate ability for recovery from historical wounds. In contrast to the most common forms of therapy used today, IFS therapy does not make any effort to change a client’s thoughts or teach skills to do so.
Gentle & Non-Judgmental
Exploration
Instead, IFS facilitates a gentle and non-judgmental exploration of the client's internal system, encouraging communication between parts and the self. This process allows individuals to cultivate self-compassion and develop a deeper connection with their authentic selves, which can provide guidance and wisdom in healing their wounded parts. In healing those parts, the unhelpful thoughts, patterns, and associated emotions and behaviors change naturally.
Things to Keep in Mind With IFS
It is important to note that IFS is particularly compatible with spiritual practices that recognize the inherent core essence, or self, as described by esoteric traditions. When we develop the capacity to turn down the volume of the different parts by transforming them into less extreme roles, we experience more fully realized joy, peace and connection, similar to the lauded benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices, as well as somatic practices like yoga and tai chi.
Who can benefit from IFS?
At The Keely Group, we believe that almost anyone can benefit from IFS therapy and it is particularly beneficial for those who are creative and motivated to feel better.
IFS therapy has shown efficacy in treating a wide range of issues including:
decision making
peak performance
anger management & emotional regulation
existential questions/spirituality
sleeping & eating patterns
difficult life transitions
unresolved trauma
sexuality
grief & loss
self-esteem
and a host of other issues
It’s time to start trusting your SELF.
Discover the Transformative Healing of IFS Therapy with The Keely Group in NYC
Are you seeking profound healing and balance in your life? Embrace the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with The Keely Group and unlock the potential of your core self for transformation. Our skilled IFS therapists understand that the parts of your personality, while well-intended, may hinder progress when not met with self-compassion. Through gentle and non-judgmental exploration, we help you communicate with your inner parts and tap into your authentic self-energy. By healing these wounded parts, you naturally experience positive shifts in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Embrace your own expertise, empower your innate ability to recover from past wounds, and restore mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual balance. Take the first step towards profound healing and connect with our IFS therapists at The Keely Group today. Your journey towards self-discovery and lasting transformation awaits!
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Other Online Mental Health Services Offered at
The Keely Group in
New York City
In addition to Internal Family Systems Therapy, The Keely Group offers a wide variety of online services to fit the needs of busy professionals. We understand that you may face other challenges throughout your daily life that can activate or exacerbate unhelpful defenses, so we offer other online therapy services to help you cope.