How does internal family systems (IFS) work and how can it help?
Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is an approach that helps clients understand the different “parts” of themselves. For example, one part of you may feel anxious and overthink everything, while another part may shut down, people-please, feel angry, or carry deep sadness. Instead of judging these parts, IFS helps us get curious about them.
Many of these parts developed as ways to protect you, especially if you experienced trauma, emotional neglect, cultural pressure, or painful family dynamics. In therapy, we work to understand what these parts are trying to do for you and what pain they may be holding.
IFS can help clients develop more self-compassion, reduce inner conflict, and heal emotional wounds at a deeper level. It can be especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and feeling stuck in cycles you do not fully understand.
Saveen is a South Asian woman and therapist of color. She knows how hard it is to hold pain that’s invisible to others, especially when it’s wrapped in cultural expectations and generational patterns
In therapy with Saveen, you don’t have to hide or minimize your suffering. This will be a space where your pain is understood, and where we work together to help you find relief and start thriving.
Saveen specializes in trauma therapy and is the founder of Rise Mental Health. She is passionate about helping people understand the deeper emotional patterns behind anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and relationship struggles so they can begin healing in a more lasting and meaningful way.
Saveen integrates evidence-based approaches, including EMDR and trauma-focused therapy. In addition to her office in Duluth, GA, she offers virtual sessions.