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La Tanya Wallace
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Welcome! Are you experiencing life’s transitions, self-esteem, or relationship struggles which leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself yearning for clarity, a renewed sense of purpose, and meaningful connections? In these moments, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. With holistic support and guidance, it is possible to find balance and regain control over your life. Together, we can explore the path to healing and growth, illuminating a way forward to a brighter, more fulfilling future. Consider a Mental Emotional Release Session - Yes, You Can Heal Now!
Welcome! Are you experiencing life’s transitions, self-esteem, or relationship struggles which leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself yearning for clarity, a renewed sense of purpose, and meaningful connections? In these moments, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. With holistic support and guidance, it is possible to find balance and regain control over your life. Together, we can explore the path to healing and growth, illuminating a way forward to a brighter, more fulfilling future. Consider a Mental Emotional Release Session - Yes, You Can Heal Now!
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychiatrists
What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.