What Is Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)? A Beginner’s Guide

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a form of psychotherapy that treats the mind as a system of different parts, each with its own perspective, function, and history. Developed by psychologist Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, with its roots in Gestalt Therapy, IFS is currently used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship…