Many people describe it as surprisingly gentle. There is no pressure to relive difficult memories in detail, and you set the pace.

Can IFS be done by telehealth?

Yes. IFS works well over secure video, and many clients across Utah do IFS by telehealth.

Does insurance cover IFS?

IFS is delivered as part of therapy, which most major Utah plans cover. We can confirm whether your insurance is accepted, and it is your responsibility to verify your coverage with your plan.

IFS Therapy in Utah

Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is a therapy based on the idea that the mind is naturally made up of different parts, each with its own feelings and needs. In practice it feels less like being analyzed and more like getting to know yourself with curiosity and compassion. Roots Counseling offers IFS in person in Cedar City and by secure telehealth across Utah.

What parts means in IFS

IFS suggests we all have different parts inside us. Some work hard to protect us from pain, others carry the weight of difficult memories, and underneath them all is what IFS calls the Self, a calm and curious core everyone has access to. None of these parts are bad.

What an IFS session is like

Rather than pushing a feeling away, your clinician helps you turn toward it with curiosity. Sessions can involve quiet reflection, noticing what you feel in your body, and gentle internal conversation. The session moves at your pace, with constant connection to your therapist.

Who IFS can help

IFS is used for anxiety, depression, the effects of difficult experiences, and relationship struggles. It tends to fit people who feel pulled in different directions inside.

IFS at Roots

We can match you with a clinician who practices IFS.

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This information is general and is not a substitute for clinical advice. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency room.