IFS Therapy in Maryland
Something in you keeps trying to get your attention. Maybe it's anxiety that doesn't make rational sense. A critical voice that won't quiet down no matter how well things are going. A pattern in relationships that you can see clearly but can't seem to stop. Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) is built to work with exactly that.
Cushing Counseling offers IFS therapy online for Maryland residents. Radiance Sanneman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a Level 1 trained IFS therapist seeing clients throughout the state via secure telehealth.
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Why Maryland Clients Choose IFS
Maryland's proximity to Washington DC means many residents carry the weight of high-pressure careers alongside family, identity, and relationship demands that can quietly go unaddressed. Whether you're in the busy suburbs of Montgomery County, the communities of Prince George's County, the waterfront of Annapolis, or anywhere else in the state, IFS therapy is accessible online — no commute required.
IFS is particularly well-suited for people who are self-aware and have done some personal growth work but still feel like something isn't shifting. It goes beyond insight to help you actually heal the inner parts carrying the old pain
What Is IFS Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. It's built on the understanding that your mind contains multiple "parts" — protective parts that manage your day-to-day life, and deeper exiled parts carrying old wounds, shame, or fear.
In IFS therapy, you learn to identify and befriend these parts, rather than fight or suppress them. With the guidance of a trained therapist, you access your core Self — the wise, grounded center of who you are — and use it to heal the parts that have been running the show.
What Radiance Treats
Maryland clients seek Radiance out for help with:
Anxiety, overthinking, and emotional flooding
Complex trauma, PTSD, and childhood wounds
Shame, self-criticism, and the persistent inner critic
Relationship patterns: conflict avoidance, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown
Religious trauma and spiritual deconstruction
LGBTQ+ identity and affirmation
Life transitions and identity questions
Meet Your IFS Therapist
Radiance Sanneman, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland | Level 1 IFS Therapist
Radiance is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and trained to Level 1 in Internal Family Systems through the IFS Institute. She earned her graduate degree from Loyola University Maryland and brings specialized expertise in trauma, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and religious trauma.
She serves Maryland clients throughout the DMV area and statewide via telehealth, including Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Annapolis, Baltimore, and beyond.
FAQ
Is telehealth IFS therapy as effective as in-person? Yes. Research consistently shows telehealth therapy produces outcomes equivalent to in-person care. Many clients find it easier to open up from the privacy of their own home.
How long does IFS therapy take? IFS is not a quick fix — real healing takes time. Most clients notice meaningful shifts within several months. Some work with Radiance for a year or more to address deeper layers of trauma or relationship patterns.
What if I've never heard of IFS before? That's completely fine. The free consultation is a great place to ask questions and find out if IFS feels like the right fit for you.