Anna Maria R. Francis, Ph.D., Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist and Licensed Psychologist

Welcome to my Internal Family Systems (IFS) website.  I've been practicing IFS therapy since 1995, and I have witnessed its power to transform lives many times over.  IFS therapy for individuals is very effective in treating: 

Self-esteem Issues

Relationship Issues

Trauma

Depression and Anxiety

If you are exploring this website, chances are you've already heard about Internal Family Systems Therapy and are intrigued by it.  Once you begin IFS therapy, you will see that it has a natural logic to it. As its founder Dick Schwartz defines it, IFS involves helping you heal by focusing internally to various "parts" of yourself (including feelings, thoughts, sensations). In the process, you'll let go of or "unburden" extreme emotions and beliefs that keep you stuck in negative patterns.  As your internal system becomes more balanced, you'll find that you have more access to your Self, which is an inborn state of calm, centeredness and compassion.

Conducting IFS therapy allows me to guide clients to their own innate place of wisdom and self-healing.  It is an empowering, collaborative therapy that offers a very different approach than the traditional talk therapies.  IFS is both therapy and meditation, and the combination has profound effects on a client's ability for loving self-care.  Please browse my website to see how I can be of help to you.  If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a free phone consultation, please call me at (301) 792-7778.