Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is a structured, evidence-based approach that our therapists use to help you explore and understand the different personalities within yourself - like the inner critic, the protector, or the wounded child. Often used in conjunction with other therapies, this can help support healing and harmony within yourself.

Yes. IFS can be particularly effective for healing wounds from early life experiences and building a compassionate connection with the parts of you that were impacted. 

We offer IFS therapy for older teens, adults, and older adults throughout Buffalo and Western New York. This therapy can be offered both in-person in our Buffalo office, as well as virtually for anyone residing in New York State.

Yes! At Ott Counseling, we often blend IFS with other modalities like EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies to tailor treatment for each client’s unique needs.

Sessions often involve guided internal dialogue, checking in with different parts of yourself, and working toward healing the parts that carry pain, fear, or shame. Every session looks a little different. Interested in learning more about this therapy? Always feel free to contact us with your questions or to book an appointment!

Your length of treatment is always based on your individual needs. Some clients notice meaningful shifts within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support depending on their goals.

Many clients come to IFS after other approaches haven’t worked. The focus on internal parts and deep emotional insight can create breakthroughs when other methods have fallen short. 

Yes. IFS can be a powerful way to understand and shift the internal patterns contributing to anxiety or depression, especially if those patterns stem from past emotional pain.

Our therapists offer IFS therapy as well as many other modalities right in our Buffalo office for in-person sessions. We also offer virtual appointment for anyone in the state of New York.