Find an IFS Therapist
Browse therapists who specialize in Internal Family Systems therapy. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
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 These parts often develop to protect us, though sometimes their strategies become outdated or extreme.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.
Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist
She\Her
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
Peta Stinson
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Peta Stinson
Registered Psychotherapist
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Maria Legault
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Maria Legault
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image
Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image
Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
She/her
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
Lacey Clarke
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Lacey Clarke
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Vulnerability, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Deep connections, Existential questions, Ecopsychotherapy, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, People pleasing, PTSD, Shadow Work, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attunement
Vulnerability, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Deep connections, Existential questions, Ecopsychotherapy, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, People pleasing, PTSD, Shadow Work, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attunement
Melissa Melnychuk
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NL, NB, ON, NU, NS, NT, SK, PE, and YT.
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Melissa Melnychuk
Registered Psychotherapist
Neurodiversity, Trauma, Women's Health, ADHD, Anger, Attachment trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Depression, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, General Mental Health, People pleasing, Grief and Loss, Men's issues
Neurodiversity, Trauma, Women's Health, ADHD, Anger, Attachment trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Depression, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, General Mental Health, People pleasing, Grief and Loss, Men's issues
Jim Squire
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jim Squire
Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Addiction, Childhood trauma, Attachment trauma, Burnout, Managing ADHD symptoms, Anger Management
Trauma, Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Addiction, Childhood trauma, Attachment trauma, Burnout, Managing ADHD symptoms, Anger Management
Lindsey Salloway
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Lindsey Salloway
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
Lauren Kolyn
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON and QC.
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Lauren Kolyn
Registered Social Worker
she/her/hers
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Cathy-Jo Shortt
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, and SK.
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Cathy-Jo Shortt
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/her
Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Family issues, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Self-esteem, Maternal mental health, Navigating challenging relationships, School challenges, Parenting, Befriending the Nervous System, Low mood, Depression, Nervous system regulation
Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Family issues, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Self-esteem, Maternal mental health, Navigating challenging relationships, School challenges, Parenting, Befriending the Nervous System, Low mood, Depression, Nervous system regulation
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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.