IFS Therapy in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia is one of the most fast-paced, high-achieving regions in the country. Between federal contracts, tech companies, government agencies, and the constant buzz of the DC corridor, NoVA residents are used to being productive, capable, and on — and often not great at slowing down long enough to tend to what's happening inside.
If you've been carrying anxiety, a relentless inner critic, old trauma, or patterns in relationships you can't seem to break, IFS therapy offers a different kind of solution. Cushing Counseling serves Northern Virginia clients via secure telehealth with Radiance Sanneman, MS, LCPC — a Level 1 trained IFS therapist licensed in Virginia.
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What Is IFS Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based approach that treats the mind as a system of "parts" — the driven achiever, the harsh critic, the worrier, the shut-down protector — all trying to help you survive and succeed, but sometimes working against each other.
IFS helps you access your Self — the calm, wise center beneath all the noise — and use that Self to heal the parts that are stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying old pain. It's particularly effective for people who are analytically minded and have done a lot of self-reflection but still feel like something deeper isn't shifting.
Who Radiance Works With
Northern Virginia clients seek Radiance for:
High-functioning anxiety and the pressure to always perform
Trauma — childhood, complex, relational, sexual
The harsh inner critic, perfectionism, and burnout
Relationship patterns: emotional walls, fear of vulnerability, conflict avoidance
Religious deconstruction or spiritual trauma
LGBTQ+ affirmation
Identity questions and major transitions
Meet Your IFS Therapist
Radiance Sanneman, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC Licensed in Virginia | Level 1 Trained IFS Therapist
Radiance serves clients throughout Northern Virginia — including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Reston, and the broader NoVA corridor — via secure telehealth. She is a queer, trans woman committed to affirming, culturally competent care for all identities.
Northern Virginia Areas We Serve
Arlington
Alexandria
McLean
Fairfax
Reston
Herndon
Falls Church
Tysons
Annandale
Springfield
Woodbridge
Manassas