Parts Work (IFS) Therapy in Denver

A compassionate + attachment-focused approach to Internal Family Systems Therapy

Rediscover harmony within yourself.

You’ve carried incredible strength navigating life’s challenges, but inside you feel fragmented—pulled between conflicting feelings, thoughts, or urges. Despite your efforts to be whole and centered, old patterns and inner voices disrupt your peace. These parts of you may seem at odds, leaving you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your true self.

You’re someone who cares deeply for others and strives to show up fully, yet the internal conflict makes it hard to feel grounded or at ease. It’s time for something different—therapy that helps you understand and integrate all parts of yourself with kindness and curiosity.

What is Parts Work / Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of different “parts” or subpersonalities, each with its own feelings, beliefs, and roles. Some parts may be protective, others wounded or fearful, and some carry burdens from past experiences. IFS helps you get to know these parts with compassion, reduce internal conflict, and restore balance by connecting with your core Self—the calm, curious, and compassionate center within you.

Through this work, you develop deeper self-understanding, heal past wounds, and foster internal harmony, allowing you to live more freely and authentically.

Is Parts Work / IFS Therapy right for me?

Parts work may be beneficial if you experience:

Internal Conflict: You feel pulled between different feelings or impulses that seem to fight each other.
Emotional Overwhelm: Certain feelings or memories feel too intense or confusing to manage alone.
Repeating Patterns: You find yourself stuck in behaviors or relationship dynamics you want to change.
Desire for Self-Compassion: You want to build a kinder, more accepting relationship with yourself and your inner experience.

How does IFS work?

IFS therapy begins by helping you access your core Self and build a trusting relationship with your internal parts. We gently explore the roles each part plays—such as protectors or wounded parts—and listen to their fears, needs, and desires. Over time, we work to unburden parts carrying pain or trauma and help them find new, healthier roles. This process is deeply experiential and paced according to your comfort, often integrating mindfulness and somatic awareness. The goal is to create internal cooperation and healing so you can approach life with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.

FAQ:

When we say “parts work,” we’re talking about the process of connecting with the different inner voices, feelings, and aspects of yourself—what IFS calls your “parts.” You might already notice this in everyday life, like when “part of you” wants to take a risk but “another part” feels scared, or when you feel torn between resting and being productive.
When we talk about “parts work,” we mean working with the different inner voices, feelings, and aspects of yourself that show up in daily life. You might notice this naturally—like when part of you wants to be brave and try something new, but another part feels scared, or when part of you longs for rest but another part pushes you to keep going.
We believe these parts aren’t problems to get rid of—they’re valuable aspects of you that developed to help you survive, adapt, or protect yourself in the past. Over time, though, some of these strategies can become exhausting or keep you feeling stuck.
In our work together, we draw from multiple approaches to help you connect with and heal these parts. This might include Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques, as well as other parts-based methods such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and ego state therapy. By blending these modalities, we can gently explore the history, role, and needs of each part, while also working with the body and nervous system to bring lasting shifts.
The goal of parts work isn’t to “fix” or silence any part of you—it’s to help each part feel seen, understood, and supported, so you can live from a place of greater harmony, self-compassion, and wholeness.
That’s completely normal—and often where the healing begins. Many of us have parts we feel ashamed of, frustrated by, or wish would go away. IFS invites you to approach those parts with curiosity rather than judgment, uncovering the protective role they’ve been playing and inviting deeper understanding.
Yes. IFS is widely used to help people heal from trauma. Because it works gently and respectfully with protective parts before approaching more vulnerable ones, it can feel safer and less overwhelming than jumping directly into painful memories. As your parts build trust in your Self, they often feel more ready to release the burdens they’ve been carrying.

Get to know our Parts Work therapists:

Carla Fisher, BS, RYT-200 (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN WOMEN’S ISSUES + ANXIETY
“I am passionate about supporting people as they gain confidence in their inner guidance, and discover the empowerment and calm that come with acknowledging and processing emotions and behaviors.

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Rebecca Lawrence MA, LPCC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA + INNER CHILD WORK
“I’m here to help you to come into wholehearted alignment with yourself. Whatever it is that you bring to therapy, I believe that there is room for your voice and your story, so I’m here to help foster your unburdening and becoming.”

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Baylee Sheridan, BS (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN MINDFULNESS + NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
“I show up to sessions with curiosity, care, and deep respect for your nervous system’s wisdom. Whether you’re feeling anxious, numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I’ll meet you with presence and compassion.”

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Brooke Schildroth, BA (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN ANXIETY, DEPRESSION + WOMEN’S ISSUES
“I believe you are the expert of your own story, and that your body already holds the wisdom you need to heal. My desire is to walk alongside you as you tend to the aspects of yourself that have been wounded, hidden, or lost.”

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Jenna Caldwell MA, MFTC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN EMDR + RELATIONSHIPS
“I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re stuck in self-doubt, caught in the same painful patterns, or feeling lost in your sense of self, I’m here to support your path back to alignment and connection.”

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Allie Carmichael MA, LPCC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN ANXIETY, TRAUMA + NEURODIVERGENCE
“I specialize in supporting folks like you tap into their innate healing ability and find relief from anxiety, from disconnection from the body, and from the constricting beliefs handed to them by complex past experiences.”

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Sandy Brown, BS (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA + RELIGIOUS TRAUMA
“Whether you’re experiencing self-doubt, anxiety, or unresolved pain, I’m here to help you break free from the patterns that hold you back.”

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Marcus Carter, BA (he/him)

SPECIALIZES IN RELATIONSHIPS, ANXIETY + DEPRESSION
“With a personable and compassionate approach blended with practical, actionable steps, I guide clients in connecting to their stories to unlock self-worth, balance, and deeper connections in their lives.”

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Madison Murdock, BS (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN DEPRESSION, ANXIETY + COUPLES
“Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I believe that you have inner strength to grow and heal.”

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Megan Carlson MA, LPC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN EMDR + SOMATIC THERAPY
“I love working with women who are ready to really face the wounds that are keeping them stuck. I help my clients get to the root of their challenges and heal from the inside out.”

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