Question 1

What is the difference between IFS therapy and an IFS Intensive?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing IFS therapy involves regular sessions over an extended period, building the therapeutic relationship and inner work gradually. An IFS Intensive compresses this work into multi-hour, multi-day sessions, allowing for deeper unburdening and processing that weekly sessions may take months to reach. Intensives are especially suited for people who want to move through a specific experience or pattern more completely, or who have limited availability for weekly appointments.

Question 2

Do you offer online IFS therapy in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All Things New Therapy offers IFS therapy via secure telehealth for clients located anywhere in Minnesota. IFS Intensives are available both in person and via telehealth, depending on the format.

Question 3

Who is a good candidate for IFS therapy?

Accepted Answer

IFS therapy is well-suited for people who sense they have conflicting inner voices or "parts" - an inner critic, a people-pleaser, a part that shuts down, a part that reacts impulsively. It is particularly effective for women working through trauma, chronic anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, or unhelpful patterns in relationships, and for anyone healing from religious trauma or church hurt. IFS is not a crisis intervention; if you are in immediate distress, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Question 4

Is Sara Smith a certified IFS therapist?

Accepted Answer

Sara Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has completed Level 2 IFS training through the IFS Institute.

Question 5

How much does IFS therapy cost in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

IFS therapy session rates in Minnesota typically range from $150-$250 per 50-minute session for private-pay therapists. At All Things New Therapy, individual sessions are $300 for a 90-minute session. IFS Intensives are priced differently than weekly sessions - contact Sara directly for current Intensive pricing.

Question 6

How long does IFS therapy take to work?

Accepted Answer

The timeline for IFS therapy varies significantly depending on the individual, the experiences being worked with, and the pace of the inner system. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within 8-12 sessions as they begin building relationships with their protective parts. Deeper unburdening work with Exiles typically unfolds over a longer period. Intensives can accelerate this process substantially.

Question 7

Is IFS therapy good for trauma?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IFS, often called parts work, is considered a trauma-informed modality and is particularly effective for processing traumatic experiences. The model works with the Exile parts that carry traumatic memories while first building trust with the Protectors who have kept you functional. This layered approach makes it feel safer than modalities that access traumatic content more directly.

Question 8

How do I start IFS therapy in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

To begin IFS therapy at All Things New Therapy, visit sarasmith.org/contact-sara to reach out to Sara. She will answer your questions and help you decide whether individual sessions or an IFS Intensive is the right fit for where you are.

Question 9

Can IFS therapy work alongside my faith, or my questions about faith?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IFS doesn't ask you to adopt or drop any belief. Many people of faith find that IFS fits naturally with their spiritual life, and many people healing from religious trauma find it a gentle way to sort through what they were taught. You lead, and we go at your pace. You can learn more on my Religious Trauma page.

IFS Therapy and Intensives in Minnesota
for Life Transitions and Religious Trauma

IFS Therapy in Minnesota

What Is IFS Therapy?

IFS Therapy and Intensives in Minnesota for Life Transitions and Religious Trauma

IFS Therapy in Minnesota

What Is IFS Therapy?

IFS Therapy and Intensives in Minnesota
for Life Transitions and Religious Trauma