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4 of the Best Los Angeles IFS Therapists
You've accomplished so much, yet something feels missing or not enough. Perhaps you find yourself wondering why success doesn't feel as fulfilling as you imagined, or why you still feel disconnected from yourself and others despite your achievements.
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If you're experiencing this quiet struggle between outward success and inner pain, you're not alone. Through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, our compassionate clinicians can help you embrace all the parts of yourself that have been waiting to be seen and heard.
Meet our Los Angeles IFS therapists
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Samantha Potthoff, M.A., LMFT
Samantha’s approach to IFS work draws on her background in neuroscience and extensive education around the mind-body connection. She’s passionate about getting to the root of issues rather than surface-level fixes, creating lasting change by helping you develop a compassionate relationship with all parts of yourself.
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Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 119290
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes
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Claire Summers, LCSW
Claire brings specialized expertise in trauma and attachment work to her IFS practice. She also has specialized training helping clients heal from substance abuse and chronic pain using a holistic, mind-body approach. Therapy with Claire combines therapeutic expertise with genuine connection so you can explore and integrate your experiences without judgment.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 120898
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes
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Klara Knypinski, LCSW
With her background in linguistics and multicultural understanding, Klara offers a unique perspective on IFS therapy that honors cultural complexity and family dynamics. She specializes in helping clients release the weight of conditioned beliefs and perfectionism, supporting them in reconnecting with their authentic desires and values through parts work.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 128928
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes
Sofia Ruiz Maiz, APCC
Sofia brings bilingual deep cultural sensitivity to her IFS practice, creating an especially welcoming space for those navigating identity and belonging. Her attachment-based approach helps clients explore their parts with warmth and curiosity, particularly focusing on healing relational wounds and reconnecting with your authentic self beneath protective layers.
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Credentials: Associate Professional Clinical Counselor 19593
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes
FAQs about IFS therapy
IFS recognizes that we all have different "parts" within us—protector parts like your inner critic that drives perfectionism, firefighter parts that react when you're overwhelmed or hurt, and exile parts that carry your deepest wounds and vulnerabilities.
At your core exists your true Self—not a part, but your essence of wisdom, compassion, and curiosity.
Rather than fighting these parts, IFS teaches you to understand their roles and develop a loving relationship with them. Through this gentle inner dialogue, your Self naturally emerges to lead with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
IFS can be particularly effective for high-achievers struggling with perfectionism, individuals with trauma histories, those experiencing relationship difficulties, and anyone feeling disconnected from their true self. It's especially helpful for people who feel like they're "performing" rather than living genuinely.
Not sure if IFS is right for you? Contact us today for a free consultation call where we can discuss your situation directly.
Like other types of therapy, IFS requires patience and commitment. Exploring difficult emotions can feel unfamiliar, intense, or uncomfortable, which may turn people away from pursuing therapy in general.
However, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to go through this alone. Your therapist will be here every step of the way to guide and support you through the process.
Our IFS-trained therapists address anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic stress. We help clients develop emotional regulation skills, build authentic relationships, and create sustainable work-life balance through parts integration.
If you're seeking depth and lasting changes over quick fixes, value both professional expertise and genuine warmth, and are ready to explore your inner world with curiosity, our practice may be ideal. We specialize in helping high-achievers move beyond surface-level success to find true fulfillment through IFS therapy and other specialized modalities.
Begin with a free consultation call where we'll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy and match you with the right therapist. We'll explore whether IFS feels like a good fit and answer any questions about the therapeutic process, ensuring you feel confident before beginning this journey.
IFS therapy involves gentle exploration of your internal system, learning to identify and communicate with different parts of yourself. You'll develop skills to self-soothe, regulate emotions, and make decisions from your wise Self rather than reactive parts, leading to lasting change and authentic living.