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Lacy Silas
Therapist / Art therapist
MIT Berlin – Schönhauser Allee 55
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View profileInternal Family Systems (IFS) starts from the idea that the mind is made up of different parts. Some parts protect, for example by controlling, criticising or avoiding; others carry pain, fear or shame from earlier experiences. Conflicting feelings often reflect these parts pulling in different directions.
In sessions, the therapist helps you notice a part, get curious about what it is trying to do and listen to it from a calmer place the model calls the Self. IFS is used with trauma, anxiety, shame and guilt, people-pleasing and harsh self-criticism.
The work goes at the pace your protective parts allow; nothing is forced.
For newcomers to Berlin, culture shock, German bureaucracy and a social life to rebuild can add pressure, and IFS is one way to find support. Sessions help you notice protective and vulnerable parts and get to know them with curiosity, from a calmer centre the model calls the Self.
Online sessions by secure video are a practical option if you live outside the centre of Berlin, travel often or are about to move. Statutory health insurance covers psychotherapy with licensed psychotherapists who have a contract with the insurance funds, but waiting times are often long, so many international residents see a private therapist and pay directly. On each profile you can check the approach, the languages, the session format and the fee before you book.
For Internal Family Systems (IFS) in Berlin, you can usually expect a price around
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Helps you understand and heal inner “parts” with compassion.
Your therapist will adapt the pace and focus of sessions to your needs, goals, and current situation.
Internal Family Systems is often used for concerns such as Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Depression, Self-esteem, and Trauma.
The therapy page also shows which therapists on MIT currently offer this approach.
A first session usually focuses on understanding what brings you to therapy, what you want to change, and whether the therapist’s style feels like a good fit.
You do not need to prepare anything perfect in advance. It is normal to start with questions, uncertainty, or mixed feelings.
Many people start with 6 to 12 sessions, often with 60- to 90-minute appointments depending on the therapist and the goal.
Availability depends on the therapist. On MIT, you can check the therapist cards and profile pages to see whether online sessions are offered.
Fees vary by therapist. When no live therapist prices are available yet, the usual range for this therapy is around €120–€220 per session.
Start by reading the therapist’s profile, experience, languages, online/in-person availability, and approach. Then check whether the person works with the kind of issue you want help with.
A good fit is often about both expertise and how safe, understood, and comfortable you feel with the therapist.
Yes. MIT profiles can include direct messaging, and therapists can also activate online booking when available.
This helps patients ask practical questions before committing to a first session.
That is very common. You can start by contacting a therapist, explaining what you are struggling with, and asking whether this approach fits your goals.
If no therapist is listed yet for this therapy, you can still explore related approaches and pathologies on the site.
Both are possible, depending on the therapist. Some therapists on My International Therapy receive clients in person in Berlin, others work online by secure video, and many offer both. Each profile shows the formats offered. Online sessions are also a way to keep the same therapist if you move or travel.
Yes. Many therapists in the network work in English, and others in German, Russian, Ukrainian and further languages. You can browse English-speaking, German-speaking, Russian-speaking and Ukrainian-speaking therapists in Berlin, and every profile lists the languages spoken.
Statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) covers psychotherapy with licensed psychotherapists who have a contract with the insurance funds, but waiting times of several months are common. Many international residents therefore start with a private therapist and pay directly. Private health insurance and some supplementary or expat policies reimburse part of the sessions, depending on the therapist’s qualification: check your contract. Therapists provide invoices you can submit to your insurer.
Each therapist sets their own fee, which is shown on their profile. As a guide, most individual approaches on this site are listed between €80 and €180 per session, couples and family therapy between €120 and €220, and coaching, career counselling or parenting support between €70 and €130. Sessions usually last 50 to 60 minutes.
Therapy is not an emergency service. If you or someone close to you is in danger, call 112. The Telefonseelsorge offers free, anonymous support 24/7 on 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222.
The relationship with your therapist matters as much as the method. Compare profiles for the approach used, the topics they work with, the languages, the format and the fee. If you are unsure where to start, describe what you are going through and we will suggest therapists who suit your needs. The first session is also a chance to see whether the fit feels right.
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