Internal Family Systems San Francisco
There are aspects of yourself that you do not like.
You're frustrated with your tendency to avoid, overthink, stress out, worry about how you're perceived, or act in ways you’re embarrassed by. It’s hard to feel free and comfortable in your own damn skin. You’ve tried everything you can think of, from spending time in nature to reading self-help articles to following social media accounts for mental health—but you’re not seeing the change in yourself or in your relationships that you've been hoping for.
Internal Family Systems Therapy in San Francisco
I’m Whitney Richards, a licensed therapist who helps motivated and curious people understand and harmonize the different parts of their inner self. Internal Family Systems therapy has the power to literally rewire your brain so you’re no longer acting, feeling, and thinking in ways that are fueled by unconscious defense mechanisms and unprocessed trauma.
Together we’ll get curious about the motivations of the over- or under-functioning parts of yourself. We’ll discover ways to allow these parts of yourself to step back, and get to know the vulnerable parts of you they’re protecting.
Clients have described our work together as holistic and productive, with a gentle and non-overwhelming approach. By working with your inner parts in Internal Family Systems-informed therapy you can…
release trapped emotions to find emotional healing and relief
gain awareness in why you think, feel, and behave in certain ways
improve your relationships
increase self-compassion
reduce inner conflicts and make peace with different parts of yourself
reduce stress and improve your ability to cope with life's challenges
learn to emotionally regulate
Do the inner work for lasting change.
If you’re interested in developing a relationship with your internal world and forming deeper connections with others, then let’s work together. You can contact me here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about IFS therapy in San Francisco.
