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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 These parts often develop to protect us, though sometimes their strategies become outdated or extreme.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.

Jason Bains

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Nanaimo, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, SK, YT, and MB.
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Jason Bains

Jason Bains

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$140/session
Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships
Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships
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Caitlin Kemmett

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Ottawa, ON)
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Caitlin Kemmett

Caitlin Kemmett

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her/hers
$170/session
ADHD, Couples Therapy, Career guidance, Anger, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Caregiver burnout, Co-founder relationships, College or University Coaching, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Decision making, Perfectionism, Stress, Parenting, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Neurodiversity, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Women's Health
ADHD, Couples Therapy, Career guidance, Anger, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Caregiver burnout, Co-founder relationships, College or University Coaching, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Decision making, Perfectionism, Stress, Parenting, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Neurodiversity, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Women's Health
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Justin Leung

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Guelph, ON)
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Justin Leung

Justin Leung

Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
$150/session
Trauma, Dissociation, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Confidence, Existential questions, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Intergenerational trauma, Break-up recovery, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
Trauma, Dissociation, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Confidence, Existential questions, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Intergenerational trauma, Break-up recovery, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
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Tarni Kaur

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Tarni Kaur

Tarni Kaur

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$155/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
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Khysandra Lee

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Oakville, ON)
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Khysandra Lee

Khysandra Lee

Registered Psychotherapist
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self harm, Social anxiety, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self harm, Social anxiety, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
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Ariella Boehm

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, SK, and YT.
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Ariella Boehm

Ariella Boehm

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
$180/session
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
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Aditi Pathare

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Burnaby, BC)
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Aditi Pathare

Aditi Pathare

Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
$150/session
BIPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, Relationships, Anxiety, Confidence, Attachment wounds, Creativity, Depression, Befriending the Nervous System, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Grief and Loss, Mental Decolonization, Self-esteem, Trauma
BIPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, Relationships, Anxiety, Confidence, Attachment wounds, Creativity, Depression, Befriending the Nervous System, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Grief and Loss, Mental Decolonization, Self-esteem, Trauma
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Vanessa Liu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Vanessa Liu

Vanessa Liu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$170/session
Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attachment trauma, Anger, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Relationship anxiety
Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Attachment trauma, Anger, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Relationship anxiety
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Tanya Deutsch

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Surrey, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Tanya Deutsch

Tanya Deutsch

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$160/session
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
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Michelle Brewer

Counselling Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michelle Brewer

Michelle Brewer

Counselling Therapist
she/her/hers
$210/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
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Lauren Browman

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Lauren Browman

Lauren Browman

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Attachment, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, OCD, Chronic Illness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Attachment, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, OCD, Chronic Illness, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Divya Gulati

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, MB, SK, NL, YT, and NU.
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Divya Gulati

Divya Gulati

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$195/session
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, People pleasing, Meaning and purpose, Empowerment, Self-Development, Dating challenges, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Self-esteem
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, People pleasing, Meaning and purpose, Empowerment, Self-Development, Dating challenges, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Self-esteem
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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.