IFS Therapy in Practice: Beyond the Training Model

What happens when the IFS model meets real-world therapy?

In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Monica Cavalcante, LCSW, to explore the gap between learning Internal Family Systems (IFS) and actually practicing it with clients. From navigating complexity in the therapy room to recognizing the limits of technique, this conversation goes beyond the model—and into what truly makes the work effective.

We talk about the moments that don’t follow the script, the parts of the process that can’t be taught in a training, and the subtle shifts that change everything in a session.

If you’re a therapist, trainee, or someone curious about IFS, this episode will challenge how you think about “doing it right”—and invite a different way of approaching the work.