Internal Family Systems · Austin, TX
IFS Therapy in Austin
Parts work for trauma, self-criticism, and the internal conflicts that talk therapy alone can't reach.
IFS treats the mind as a system of parts — the inner critic, the anxious one, the achiever, the exile carrying old pain — all organized around a core Self that has the capacity to lead them. The work is less about fixing and more about befriending.
When IFS is a good fit
You feel pulled in different directions, you know why you do the thing and still can't stop, you carry a harsh inner critic, or you've done a lot of cognitive work and want something that reaches deeper.
FAQ
Common questions
Is IFS evidence-based?
Yes. IFS is listed on SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and has growing research support for depression, PTSD, and complex trauma.
Do you have to believe in 'parts' for it to work?
No. IFS uses 'parts' as a practical map — most people find it lines up with how they already experience internal conflict.
Can IFS work alongside EMDR?
Yes. Many clients benefit from IFS before, during, or after EMDR to work with protective parts.
Take the first step
You don't have to carry it alone.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if Haven & Harbor is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation.