Our Approach to Therapy: Internal Family Systems for Deep Healing

At Denver Emotional Health, we practice therapy differently. Our approach centers on Internal Family Systems (IFS), a powerful method that combines modern neuroscience with deep psychological healing. We believe that everyone has natural wisdom within them – our role is to help you access and trust that wisdom.

Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy

Rather than just talking about problems, we engage in transformative work that creates lasting change. We integrate IFS with complementary approaches including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), drawing from each method’s strengths to address your unique needs. For those seeking expanded healing options, we also offer legal psychedelic-assisted therapy services within our IFS framework.

Understanding Internal Family Systems

IFS recognizes that our minds naturally contain different “parts” – aspects of ourselves that carry various emotions, beliefs, and patterns. These parts always have positive intentions, even when their strategies cause distress. Through IFS, you’ll learn to:

• Access your core “Self” – a place of clarity, compassion, and wisdom
• Understand and work with your different parts rather than fighting them
• Transform internal conflicts into cooperation
• Release old burdens and trauma that parts carry
• Develop lasting self-leadership skills

The Science of Healing

Our approach engages deeper brain networks involved in emotion, body awareness, and memory – going beyond the conscious mind to create real change. This is particularly effective for healing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other challenges that don’t fully respond to traditional therapy.

We facilitate a natural process called memory reconsolidation, which allows you to:

• Access and update emotional memories
• Change old patterns at their root
• Create new, healthy responses to triggers
• Integrate past experiences in a healing way

A Collaborative Partnership

We believe therapy works best as a partnership. While we bring expertise in therapeutic methods, you bring essential wisdom about yourself. Together, we create a safe space for exploration and transformation, helping you move toward greater wholeness and authenticity.

What We Treat

Our integrative approach is particularly effective for:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and depression
• OCD and intrusive thoughts
• Relationship challenges
• Identity and personal growth
• Spiritual exploration

Getting Started

We offer both in-person and online therapy sessions, beginning with a free consultation to ensure our approach aligns with your needs. Contact us to discuss how we can support your healing journey.