1.Katon Abnar Behbahani, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCCVerified
(503) 863-4444
Portland, OR
Adoption · Anxiety · Depression
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Oregon
Find Oregon therapists who practice Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a relationally-grounded psychotherapy developed by Richard Schwartz that treats the psyche as a system of distinct "parts" (subpersonalities) coordinated by a core Self. IFS distinguishes between protective parts (the inner critic, the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, the part that uses food/work/substances), wounded parts holding shame, fear, or grief from earlier in life, and the Self — calm, curious, compassionate, courageous by default. The work is to build trust between Self and the protective parts so they relax their grip and let Self approach the wounded parts.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) also matches related specialties: Family Systems, Family Therapy, Family Conflict, Structural Family Therapy. Results below include all of them.
Katon Abnar Behbahani Supervisor
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Haleigh Yurecko, LCSW, LICSW
Internal Family Systems (IFS)Related: Family SystemsWe specialize in providing affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ community. We work with ages 5+.
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Quill Hogan
Internal Family Systems (IFS)Shirah Canaga, LPC Supervisor
Internal Family Systems (IFS)Jennifer Goldman
Related: Family SystemsHelen Zwiebel Supervisor
Internal Family Systems (IFS)Related: Family ConflictAllison Fox
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- $300–$500 per session
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Mental Health and Wellness LLC
Related: Family Therapy
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) — key facts & evidence
Researched data on this topic, every figure links to its source.
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IFS (Internal Family Systems), created by Richard C. Schwartz, is a psychotherapy model that views every person as a system of protective and wounded inner 'parts' guided by a core 'Self.'
Source: IFS InstituteU.S.
In 2015, IFS was posted on the U.S. federal NREPP registry (as of Nov 23, 2015), rated 'effective' for general functioning and well-being and 'promising' for anxiety, depression, and physical-health symptoms.
Source: Foundation for Self Leadership (citing the NREPP listing) (2015)U.S.
IFS is described as 'a practice with emerging evidence': proponents note early outcomes still need confirmation by further studies, and the NREPP registry itself was later discontinued by SAMHSA in 2018.
Source: Foundation for Self Leadership (2015)U.S.
A 2013 randomized trial (79 adults with rheumatoid arthritis) found IFS improved pain and physical function post-treatment, with self-compassion and depressive symptoms still improved one year later versus an education control.
Source: Shadick et al., The Journal of Rheumatology (2013)U.S.
The IFS Institute states evidence comes mainly from small randomized and single-arm studies, with positive pilot results in depression and PTSD, while noting the current body of research remains limited in scope.
Source: IFS Institute (Research)Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.
Do Oregon IFS therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan?
This can potentially reduce the cost of therapy for eligible clients, making IFS more accessible.
Is IFS the same as having multiple personalities?
No — IFS describes a normal feature of how minds work, not a clinical disorder. Everyone has parts: a part of you that wants to go to bed early, a part that wants to stay up watching another episode, a part that's anxious about tomorrow, a part that's excited. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) involves dissociated parts that can take over without the person's awareness, with significant amnesia between them — that's a specific trauma-driven condition. IFS for the average client is just a vocabulary for what's already there.
Why is IFS getting popular now?
Three reasons. First, the evidence base has built up over the last decade — IFS is now an evidence-based practice on the SAMHSA registry. Second, it integrates well with somatic and trauma-informed work, which is the direction the field has been moving. Third, it's experientially powerful and clients tend to feel meaningful shifts faster than with cognitive-only approaches.
What is the difference between family systems therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS)?
They sound alike but work differently. Family systems therapy, such as the Bowen or structural approaches, treats the family as the unit and looks at roles, patterns, and relationships between its members. Internal Family Systems treats one person and works with the different 'parts' inside them, led by a core Self.
These therapists use an evidence-based approach that views the mind as a community of sub-personalities, working to help clients understand and heal internal conflicts.