Internal Family Systems - Your Path to Healing and Wholeness

At Evergreen Counseling, we believe in the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. This unique, evidence-based approach offers deep and lasting healing for a wide range of challenges. Led by McKenzie Koester, our primary IFS therapist, we specialize in using IFS to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), dissociative disorders, and a variety of other life challenges.

What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a cutting-edge, evidence-based model that honors the complexity of the human mind. It views the mind as a system of distinct parts—each with its own thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and desires.

Through compassionate exploration, IFS helps you develop understanding and empathy for all parts of yourself, creating a more harmonious internal world. This approach supports you in getting to know yourself on a deeper level, recognizing the origins of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and working with them instead of feeling overtaken by them.

IFS believes we all have a core “Self” that is naturally rooted in compassion, curiosity, courage, creativity, calmness, clarity, connectedness, and confidence. Even when parts of us are trying to cope through other methods, these core qualities remain within us. The goal of IFS is to help you become Self-led—able to work with your parts, release them from extreme roles, and create lasting internal harmony.

Why Choose Evergreen Counseling for IFS Therapy?

Compassionate Support for All. We are passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, or depression, our IFS therapy services are tailored to your unique needs and lived experiences.

Expertise in Complex Cases. At Evergreen Counseling, we specialize in supporting individuals with PTSD, complex PTSD, and dissociative disorders. We provide a safe, affirming space to explore and heal deep-seated emotional wounds. IFS recognizes that extreme behaviors are often protective adaptations—strategies your system developed to keep you safe. These parts don’t define you, and you are not destined to repeat the same cycles. IFS can help you find freedom, safety, and self-compassion.

Integrated Approach with EMDR. Our therapist, McKenzie, integrates IFS therapy with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—a powerful combination that deepens the healing process. EMDR is a well-established method for processing traumatic memories.

When paired with IFS, this approach addresses both surface symptoms and root causes, accelerating healing and creating lasting change.

Begin Your Journey Toward Wholeness.

IFS therapy at Evergreen Counseling offers more than symptom relief—it offers transformation. We are committed to walking with you through the intricate terrain of your inner world so you can experience more balance, resilience, and clarity.

Take the first step toward a brighter, more connected future. Contact us today to schedule your appointment. Your healing begins here.