IFFT
We provide family-centered healing with our innovative Intensive Family-Focused Therapy (IFFT) developed by Dr. Sunseri. IFFT is generally covered or partially by most insurance plans.
Our Research-Based Program for Children and Teens
Intensive Family-Focused Therapy (IFFT) is an innovative family-based treatment model for children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental health conditions such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts, demand avoidance, highly oppositional behavior, severe emotion dysregulation depression, and anxiety. IFFT is effective for children and teens who have not responded to other treatments such as individual therapy, group therapy, and Individualized Outpatient Programs (IOP). IFFT is also effective for stabilizing a child in their family home to avoid psychiatric hospitalization or residential care.
Science-Based Treatment
IFFT is grounded in science-based clinical interventions. For a deep-dive into IFFT and what it entails, along with a case study, see our article published in the peer-review American Journal of Family Therapy.
(Note IFFT was formerly called IIFT)
How It Works
IFFT is generally covered or partially covered by most insurance plans.
Treatment Plan
An Initial clinical assessment will be conducted for your family to determine your needs and strengths, followed by the development of a treatment plan specific to your own family. Clinical interventions are highly individualized and targeted to your child or adolescent's unique needs.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Several evidence-based treatment approaches are routinely used with each family, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), attachment-based treatments, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Elements of each of these approaches are woven skillfully and effectively into almost every therapy session.
Collaborative Services
Family-centered, flexible, strength-based, and highly collaborative services are core components of IFFT. We will coordinate your child's clinical services with other ancillary treatment providers (e.g., the child's psychiatrist, school, insurance company, and so on) to reduce confusion and ensure smooth service delivery.
Around the Clock Availability
The majority of family life, and the challenges and worries that can come with parenting a child with a mental health issue, take place outside of the therapy hour. In IFFT, we strongly believe that helping parents and children in the moment when as an issue is unfolding is vital to the treatment process and a comfort to parents. To that end, IFFT therapists are available after hours for coaching, support, and guidance when it can be most helpful.
