IFS Therapy in Ann Arbor & East Lansing, Michigan
Meet, honor, and understand all the parts of yourself. Online and in-person sessions available.
There’s a reason for the chaos—and there’s a way through it.
One part of you wants to rest, another insists you have to keep pushing. Another part wants to forgive, while the other keeps criticizing. It’s exhausting to feel pulled in so many directions—and even harder when those voices get so loud you don’t know what’s really “you” anymore.
IFS therapy offers a different way forward. It offers peace in your own mind. Instead of fighting with yourself, you can begin to understand these parts, meet them with compassion, and let your true Self—the calm, wise, centered part of you—lead the way.
All the parts of you are welcome here.
How it works
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapy model that helps you understand your inner world.
The idea is simple: we all have different “parts” of ourselves—protective parts, critical parts, overwhelmed parts—and at the center of it all is your true Self.
In IFS, these parts are never “bad.” They’ve taken on roles to help you survive hard experiences, even if those roles don’t serve you anymore. Maybe one part of you keeps you busy to avoid pain, while another part criticizes you so you’ll (hopefully) never get hurt again. Instead of trying to silence or get rid of these parts, we learn how to listen to them with curiosity and compassion.
The goal is to help you build a kinder, more connected relationship with yourself.
You already carry calm, clarity, and confidence within you (even though it may not feel like it). Through IFS, we’ll help you access that “self-energy” so you can live with more balance, choice, and wholeness. Because you are not your parts—you are more than any one role or story. This work is about learning to be self-led and compassionate toward every part of you.
In therapy, we’ll work together to:
Get to know your parts and why they show up
Understand the ways those parts have been trying to protect you
Help those parts trust that it’s safe to let your true Self lead
What you can gain from IFS:
Relief from your inner critic
Learn to meet that critical voice with understanding instead of shame.Clarity and calm
Step out of confusion and access your own inner wisdom.Self-acceptance
Move from “something is wrong with me” to “I am worthy as I am.”
Healing at the root
Go beyond surface-level coping to heal what’s underneath.Healthier relationships
Understand your patterns and how they impact the way you connect with others.A stronger sense of self
Feel more grounded, whole, and confident in your own life.
The parts of you that feel too loud or “too much” are trying to protect you. They don’t have to work so hard anymore.
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FAQs
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That’s completely okay. You set the pace here. IFS works with what feels safe for you in the moment. Often, you’ll find that as you build trust—with yourself and with your therapist—parts of your story that once felt too heavy become easier to talk about.
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No, not at all. Everyone has parts—it’s a natural way of thinking about the different sides of yourself. For example, there might be a part of you that wants to rest and another part that insists you keep pushing. IFS simply helps you understand these parts so they can work together instead of pulling you in opposite directions.
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Not at all. You don’t need to know anything about IFS to begin. Part of our work together will be gently exploring what shows up for you—your thoughts, feelings, and reactions—and noticing the patterns that come with them. We’ll take it step by step, at a pace that feels right for you.
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Absolutely. Many of our therapists weave IFS together with other approaches, such as EMDR, CBT, and EFT, depending on what you need most. Think of IFS as a way to deepen your understanding of yourself—it blends easily with other tools that can support your healing.