ISSUES
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Healing Through Self-Discovery: IFS Therapy for Self Acceptance
At Amanda Neves Therapy, we specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, an evidence-based, transformational approach that helps you understand and heal different parts of yourself. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, CPTSD, self-doubt, or emotional distress, IFS offers a structured and compassionate way to reconnect with your inner self and foster self-leadership.
What is IFS Therapy?
IFS is a powerful, non-pathologizing therapy model that views the mind as made up of different “parts” that carry emotions, beliefs, and past experiences. Rather than seeing these parts as problems, IFS helps you build a harmonious relationship with them, allowing for deep healing and self-awareness.
IFS is particularly helpful if you:
Feel stuck in self-sabotaging patterns or inner conflict
Struggle with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, or low self-worth
Experience inner criticism or negative self-talk
Want to heal from trauma, PTSD, or childhood emotional wounds
Are seeking a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy
How IFS Therapy Works
IFS therapy focuses on exploring the different parts of yourself in a safe, guided way. Rather than suppressing or fighting against difficult emotions, IFS teaches you to befriend and understand them, leading to profound emotional relief and self-growth.
In IFS, you will:
Learn how to recognize and work with different parts of yourself
Develop self-compassion and inner harmony
Heal wounded or protective parts that have been holding you back
Strengthen the Self, the calm, confident core within you
Experience greater clarity, confidence, and connection in your life
What Can IFS Therapy Help With?
IFS therapy is highly effective for individuals facing:
Anxiety & Panic Attacks – Understand and soothe the inner fears driving anxiety.
Trauma & PTSD – Heal from past wounds by working with protective and wounded parts.
Depression & Emotional Numbness – Reconnect with your emotions and inner vitality.
Low Self-Esteem & Confidence – Transform inner criticism into self-compassion.
Inner Conflict & Self-Sabotage – Find balance and clarity in decision-making.
What to Expect During Your First IFS Sessions
Starting IFS therapy is a journey of self-discovery. In your first few sessions, your therapist will create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can begin exploring your inner world.
Your therapist will help you identify and get to know different parts of yourself, starting with the ones that are most active in your daily life.
You’ll learn techniques to slow down, notice internal reactions, and develop curiosity toward your emotions.
The goal is to build a compassionate relationship with all parts of yourself, especially the ones that feel the most challenging.
Over time, you’ll experience shifts in how you relate to yourself and others, leading to greater inner peace and emotional resilience.
Why Choose IFS at Amanda Neves Therapy?
Our team of therapists offers individual therapy both in-person in Toronto and online across Ontario, using IFS to help clients create deep, lasting change. We believe in therapy that doesn’t just manage symptoms but fosters true self-transformation.
Our clinicians are trained in IFS and experiential therapy and regularly engage in education and supervision to provide the most collaborative and effective care possible.
Not sure which therapist is the right fit for you? Our Meet Your Match page can help! Simply fill out our matching form, and we’ll recommend the therapist on our team best suited to support you on your healing journey.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
Are you ready to heal emotional wounds and step into self-leadership and confidence? IFS therapy can help you transform self-doubt into self-trust and inner conflict into clarity.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if IFS is right for you.
Let’s work together to create lasting transformation.