Understanding Inner Child Work: Inner child work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and healing the emotional wounds and unresolved experiences from one's childhood. This process acknowledges the presence of an inner child within each of us—a part of our psyche that holds past memories, emotions, and beliefs. Inner child work aims to nurture and heal this inner child, fostering emotional healing and personal growth. Application and Scope of Inner Child Work: Inner child work is applied to address a wide range of emotional concerns, including low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, and emotional triggers. It's particularly effective for individuals seeking to understand and heal the impact of their past experiences on their present emotions and behaviors. Inner child work is relevant for people of all ages and backgrounds. What to Expect in Inner Child Work Sessions: In inner child work sessions, you'll work with a trained therapist who will guide you through a process of self-exploration and healing. You'll explore past memories, emotions, and beliefs that may be affecting your current life. Through various therapeutic techniques, you'll learn to connect with your inner child, provide emotional support, and release emotional wounds.

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Professionals Who Specialize in Inner child work

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Elliott Blitenthal

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. -Carl Jung

  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 💪 Challenging

Yonina Kaufman

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, PMH - C,

You do not have to navigate life's journey alone

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener

Moishy Anderson, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work

Your past does not define you, your thoughts do not control you, and every part of you has a place at the table.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Fresh Start

DON'T SURVIVE. THRIVE.

Deepen your healing journey. Reclaim your life—and feel whole again.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Bina Stefansky, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Deb Hirschhorn

Therapist, Ph.D, LMHC

The Self is in everybody. . . the Self cannot be damaged, the Self doesn't have to develop, and the Self possesses its own wisdom about how to heal internal as well as exteral relationships.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Mo Neiman

Coach, Founder of Tantrum Body Regulation BreathWork

“One needs to feel to be able to heal, under numbness there is a feeling.”

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🧘 Calm

Sara Blank, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

Empowering individuals to reclaim what was lost and redefine what is possible

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🥇 Empowering

Moshe Norman

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 😃 Humorous

Sari Balsam, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“Only when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Baiba Gercane

Coach, Certified Transformation Life Coach, Gestalt consultant

We are infinite beings, having finite experience. - Y.Y. Jekabson

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

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