Garden City Center
Garden City Center
Belonging & Becoming
 

IFS Therapy in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia

At Garden City Center, we use Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help you understand and harmonize the many parts of yourself.

 
 

Whether you’re struggling with conflicting emotions, persistent negative thoughts, or challenges in relationships, our licensed therapists provide a safe, compassionate space for healing. We offer in-person IFS therapy in Washington, DC and secure online sessions for clients in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

 
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Experience Inner Peace

 

We all have different “parts” of ourselves — thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that sometimes seem at odds with each other. These parts often develop to protect us, but they can also cause distress or keep us stuck. With IFS therapy, you can learn to understand and work with your parts, fostering self-compassion, clarity, and lasting change.

 
 

Why Choose IFS Therapy at Garden City Center?

 

Our masters- and doctoral-level clinicians are trained in IFS techniques and experienced in helping clients across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia:

  • Understand and integrate conflicting emotions

  • Reduce shame, anger, and self-criticism

  • Improve decision-making and emotional regulation

  • Strengthen relationships through increased self-awareness

Many clients also experience what’s known as the “8 C’s” of Self: confidence, calmness, clarity, creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness — along with the “5 P’s”: presence, patience, persistence, perspective, and playfulness.

 
 
Therapists for this Specialty
Ashley Bauman
Ashley Bauman

Ph.D., LPC, NCC

Stacey Mayo
Stacey Mayo

LMFT

Trina Leary
Trina Leary

LICSW

Ashley Bauman
Ashley Bauman

Ph.D., LPC, NCC

Stacey Mayo
Stacey Mayo

LMFT

Trina Leary
Trina Leary

LICSW

Ly Tran
Ly Tran

D. MIN, LPC-S

Ly Tran
Ly Tran

D.MIN., LPC-S

Pete Bauman
Pete Bauman

LGSW

 

How We Help —

In IFS Therapy, you can:

  • Map and understand the different parts of yourself

  • Build self-compassion and internal harmony

  • Develop tools to manage intense emotions

  • Create healthier patterns in relationships

  • Increase confidence in your decisions and boundaries

 

All good things are wild and free.

— Henry David Thoreau

 
 

 Our Process

 Your First Steps Toward Clarity and Calm

 
 

// step one //
Schedule Your Consultation

Connect with an IFS-trained therapist
in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia.

// step two //
identify your parts

Work with your therapist to explore the different parts
of yourself and their unique roles.

 
 
 

// step three //
Foster Understanding and Healing

Develop compassion for all parts and learn
how to help them work together.

// step four //
Experience Lasting Change

Move forward with greater clarity, confidence,
and emotional balance.

 
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
About IFS Therapy in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia

  • IFS can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and inner conflict by addressing and harmonizing your internal parts.

  • Yes — we provide secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for clients in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

  • IFS focuses on understanding and integrating different parts of yourself rather than eliminating them, fostering self-compassion and balance.

  • The timeline depends on your goals and the complexity of your internal system. Some clients experience meaningful change in a few months, while others choose longer-term therapy.

 

 Don’t see your question here? Contact us to learn more about IFS therapy at Garden City Center.

 
 
 

Start IFS Therapy in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia

Every part of you deserves understanding and care.

Schedule your consultation today.

 
 
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