IFS Therapy in Los Altos

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy for Adults

  • Heal Childhood Wounds

  • Shift Relationship Patterns

  • Feel More Connected

  • In-Person in Los Altos

  • Online Across California

You’re Not “Too Sensitive.” You’re Carrying Something.

If you’re searching for IFS therapy, you may already sense:

  • Your reactions feel bigger than the moment.

  • Your inner critic is relentless.

  • You repeat patterns in relationships you can’t fully explain.

  • You feel younger inside during conflict.

  • You function well on the outside — but something inside still feels unresolved.

  • You are soldiering on — but you are crying inside.

  • You feel numb or disconnected at times.

You are not broken.

You adapted. Your system is wise. It knew what it had to do at the time.

And now it is time to tend to what was left behind in the process.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you heal the parts of you that had to carry too much, too early, for too long.

What Is IFS Therapy?

IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a structured, evidence-informed therapy that works with the different “parts” of you — the anxious part, the protective part, the driven part, the shut-down part.

Instead of fighting these parts, we help you understand them better. We help you “unblend” from them so you can “befriend” them.

IFS therapy helps you:

  • Reduce anxiety and emotional reactivity
  • Heal early childhood wounds
  • Transform intergenerational patterns
  • Soften self-criticism
  • Come back home to your body
  • Feel more steady and self-led

You already have healing energy inside you.

IFS therapy helps you access it.

“As we deepen relationship with our parts, Self Energy naturally emerges.”

 – Jaclyn Long, IFS Therapist, Director of Collective Self Energy

Why Work With an IFS Therapist in Los Altos?

At Collective Self Energy, we specialize in:

  • Internal Family Systems therapy
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Healing developmental & relational wounds
  • Working with high-achieving adults
  • Supporting therapists seeking their own IFS therapy

We offer:

  • In-person sessions in Los Altos
  • Online therapy across California
  • A non-pathologizing, deeply respectful approach

“Remember the power of what a deeply caring environment can do for you & your system”

 – Shruti Nair, IFS Therapist at Collective Self Energy in CAy

What to Expect in Your First Session

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. Here’s what it typically looks like:

  • We talk about what’s bringing you in.

  • We begin identifying patterns or parts that feel activated.

  • We move at a pace your nervous system can tolerate.

  • There is no pressure to “go deep” before you’re ready.

IFS therapy is collaborative. You remain in control of the process.

Many clients leave the first session feeling clearer, calmer, and more hopeful.

“You can come as you are. All parts are welcome. All feelings are welcome.”

– Jalene Salus, IFS Therapist at Collective Self Energy in CA

How Services Are Provided

Therapy sessions for clients who find us through Collective Self Energy are provided through Mindful Child & Family Therapy, where all clinicians practice and where all intake, communication, documentation, and billing occur.

This site exists to highlight our Internal Family Systems focus and the clinicians who practice from this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are happy to discuss fees during your consultation call. You can find our rates on our “sister” site at https://mcaft.com/rates

If you are out-of-network, we can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement from your insurance.

Did you know that some insurance companies reimburse 50% to 80% of our rates? Check how much your insurance plan will reimburse you at our Out of Network Insurance tracker on our “sister” site at https://mcaft.com/rates. 

And if you need financial assistance, please inquire about our sliding scale fees. 

Length of therapy varies based on your goals and history.

Some clients work with us short-term (3–6 months) for a specific focus. Others engage in longer-term depth work.

We discuss this together and adjust as needed.

IFS may be a strong fit if:

  • You want deeper healing, not just coping tools.
  • You’re curious about inner child work.
  • You resonate with the idea of “parts” inside you.
  • You want a compassionate, structured approach.
  • You sometimes feel overwhelmed, and sometimes feel numb.
  • You want to shift relationship patterns.
  • You want to raise your children differently than the way you were raised.

If you’re unsure, we encourage you to request a free consultation with one of our IFS Therapists. A consultation with one of our providers can help you decide.

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IFS Therapy in Los Altos
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Take the first step toward feeling more integrated, steady, and self-led.