Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy & Consultation | California
Untangle the past
Unstick old patterns
Unearth inner security
Relentless pressure to perform, optimize, and get everything right?
A quiet fear that you’re messing up your most important relationships?
Emotional reactions that feel surprisingly intense or hard to control?
A persistent hum of self-doubt or feeling "not enough"?
Coping by numbing out through overworking, scrolling, food, sex, or substances just to quiet the noise?
Do you experience:
You’ve likely already tried to analyze, white-knuckle, or discipline your way out of these patterns.
But behavioral strategies only touch the surface - they don't reach the deep reasons these patterns are so sticky.
You can’t willpower your way into feeling and acting secure.
The Truth
Real, lasting change doesn't come from forcing yourself to behave differently.
It comes from:
Turning inward with curiosity instead of judgment
Healing the root of these patterns from the inside out
Helping your nervous system finally feel safe enough to settle
A Different Approach
Therapy here isn't about managing behaviors on the surface.
It’s about creating internal safety. When your system feels safe, old patterns drop away and new ways of being naturally take their place.
Meet Ellie Vargas, LCSW
Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist and IFSI Approved Consultant
I bring over 20 years of trauma and neuroscience expertise paired with a warm, down-to-earth presence.
Together, we’ll gently explore your internal world and make sense of how your system adapted to protect you. We’ll heal any wounds at their root, giving your whole system room to relax into true security.
“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.”
-Harville Hendrix
Two Ways to Work Together
For individuals across California.
A deep, experiential approach to help you unstick lifelong patterns, heal lingering wounds, and finally live with inner ease and greater security.
Individual
Therapy
For therapists and practitioners across the country and world.
IFSI Approved Consultation for clinicians looking to master Internal Family Systems, know their therapist parts better, discuss complex cases, and fulfill certification requirements.
Professional Clinical
Consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
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All individual therapy sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for clients residing anywhere in California. You can engage in deep, transformative work from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
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I am an out-of-network provider. While I don't bill insurance companies directly, I want to make the reimbursement process as painless as possible for you. I can provide you with a monthly "superbill," or I can electronically submit those forms on your behalf as a courtesy.
Pro-Tip: Call your provider and ask about "out-of-network benefits" for CPT code 90834 (50 min sessions) . Most PPO plans reimburse a significant percentage once your deductible is met. -
Individual therapy is deep, experiential psychotherapy for California residents seeking personal healing. Clinical consultation is professional mentoring for licensed therapists and practitioners nationwide looking to master Internal Family Systems (IFS) and fulfill certification hours.
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You can schedule a free 20-minute initial consultation through the contact page. We will discuss what you are looking for, answer any questions, and ensure we are a good relational fit before booking our first full session.
Ready to Start the Conversation?
All of you is welcome here.
I offer a safe, affirming space for individuals of every ethnicity, race, spirituality,
sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, class, and relationship structure.