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Browse therapists who specialize in Internal Family Systems therapy. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.

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Ria Wooten
Registered Psychotherapist
- Virtual sessions in ON, SK, MB, NL, NT, YT, NU
Ria Wooten
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers free consultation
$170/session
Borderline Personality Disorder, Burnout, Neurodiversity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregiver burnout, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Personality & Mood Disorders, Codependency, Faith
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Flip Smith
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
Flip Smith
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Confidence, Early childhood, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Body Dysmorphia, Bullying, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Chronic Illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Intergenerational trauma, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parts Work, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Trauma
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Ashley Ploof-Montano
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in AB, BC, MB, NU, NT, SK
Ashley Ploof-Montano
Canadian Certified Counsellor
she/her
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Parkinson's disease, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Coping Skills, Depression, Disability, Emotional regulation, Grief Processing, Highly Sensitive Person, Neurodivergent, Pet Loss, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress
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Mandy Rai
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Richmond, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC
Mandy Rai
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/her
$165/session
Trauma processing, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Aging, Anger, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Betrayal Trauma, Break-up recovery, BIPOC, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Bullying, Burnout, Career Stress, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Caregiver burnout
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Richard Tatomir
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Langley, BC)
- Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
Richard Tatomir
Canadian Certified Counsellor
He/Him
Offers free consultation
$200/session
Supervising qualifying therapists, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Psychedelic therapy, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Life transitions, End of Life Support, Cultural Challenges, Spirituality, Family Conflict, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Relationships, Behavioural Issues, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, BIPOC, Befriending the Nervous System, Burnout, Caregiver burnout, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Career Performance, Intergenerational trauma, College or University Coaching, Codependency
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Una Gair
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in BC
Una Gair
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/her
Offers free consultation
$165/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Personality & Mood Disorders, Trauma, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Domestic violence, Court Mandated Counselling, General Mental Health, Sexual issues, Substance Use, Workplace stress, Divorce
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Raquel Ramos Nicolau
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
- Offers in-person (North Vancouver, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC
Raquel Ramos Nicolau
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Somatic Therapy, Trauma, Parts Work, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cancer Support, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Vulnerability, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Stress, Shadow Work, Separation anxiety, Self-Regulation, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Relationship to self and others, Codependency, Self-Image, Self Confidence
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Irina Carayannis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in ON
Irina Carayannis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$150/session
Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, ADHD, Overwhelm, Self-Regulation, Anxiety, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration, Boundaries and boundary setting, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Overthinking, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Burnout, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Depression, Disability, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Empowerment, Financial Stress, Personal Growth, Perinatal, Neurodivergent, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Relationship Trauma
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Colin (Heron) Payne
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
- Virtual sessions in AB, BC, MB, NL, NT, SK, YT
Colin (Heron) Payne
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
he/him/his
Offers free consultation
$140/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Anxiety, Mindfulness, ADHD, Anger, Attachment, Bullying, Chronic Illness, Climate Anxiety, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Health anxiety, Imposter syndrome, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Nervous system regulation, Parenting, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Trauma, Neurodivergent
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Jordan Wiener
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, YT, NT, NU, NL
Jordan Wiener
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Stress, Emotional regulation, Relationships, ADHD, Anger Management, Anger, Couples Therapy, Depression, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Spirituality, Sleeping difficulties, Relationship anxiety, Psychedelic therapy, Parts Work, Performance anxiety, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Masculinity, Life transitions, Insomnia, Existential questions, Burnout, Anxiety, Self Confidence
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Caitlin Sigouin
Registered Social Worker
- Virtual sessions in ON, QC
Caitlin Sigouin
Registered Social Worker
She/her
Offers free consultation
$165/session
Grief and Loss, Maternal mental health, Parenting, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Infertility, LGBTQ2IA+, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, People pleasing, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Pregnancy, Women's Health, Neurodivergent
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Jenny Scott
Registered Social Worker
- Offers in-person (Toronto, ON)
- Virtual sessions in ON
Jenny Scott
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Grief and Loss, People pleasing, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career Stress, Caregivers, ADHD, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Health anxiety, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Panic attacks, Parts Work, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of distinct parts, each with its own perspective and qualities. These parts often develop to protect us, though sometimes their strategies become outdated or extreme. IFS helps you develop a compassionate relationship with all your parts, accessing your core Self to facilitate healing and integration.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer IFS and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their warmth and approach. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?

Internal Family Systems is a form of therapy that helps you understand and heal by working with the different parts of your psyche. IFS recognizes that we all have various parts—like an inner critic, a caretaker, or a wounded child—and that these parts often carry burdens from past experiences. The goal is to help you access your core Self, which can then lead healing within your internal system.

How can IFS help?

Many people find IFS helpful for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and self-criticism. It can support you in understanding why you react certain ways, healing wounded parts of yourself, and developing more internal harmony. IFS is known for being gentle and non-pathologizing, treating all parts of you with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.

What happens in an IFS session?

In IFS sessions, your therapist will guide you in turning your attention inward and getting to know your different parts. You might visualize or sense these parts, learn what they're protecting you from, and help them unburden old pain. Your therapist supports you in accessing your Self—the calm, curious, compassionate core—to lead this internal work.

How do I find an IFS therapist?

On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer Internal Family Systems therapy. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their approach. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.

Is IFS right for me?

IFS may be a good fit if you're drawn to a gentle, parts-based approach to understanding yourself. It's particularly helpful if you notice conflicting feelings or inner voices, or if you want to heal from past experiences in a compassionate way. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether IFS might be right for you.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple. Browse IFS therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose warmth resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.

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Therapists

Ria Wooten

Ria Wooten

Flip Smith

Flip Smith

Ashley Ploof-Montano

Ashley Ploof-Montano

Mandy Rai

Mandy Rai

Richard Tatomir

Richard Tatomir

Una Gair

Una Gair

Raquel Ramos Nicolau

Raquel Ramos Nicolau

Irina Carayannis

Irina Carayannis

Colin (Heron) Payne

Colin (Heron) Payne

Jordan Wiener

Jordan Wiener

Caitlin Sigouin

Caitlin Sigouin

Jenny Scott

Jenny Scott

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