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

Anna Sherman, MFT

Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RP, MA

  • In-office Toronto, Canada

Anna Sherman, MFT helps clients to overcome trauma, work through fears and emotional blocks in their lives, and empower them to help them help themselves.


" I guide clients on their journey of healing and overcoming trauma, while also helping them navigate fears and emotional blocks within their lives and relationships. My goal is to empower clients to become their own advocates, providing them …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Mordy Lyss, LCMFT, CHT

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Remote only

Yisroel (Mordy) Lyss, LMFT adopts a flexible & integrative approach drawing from client-centered, psychodynamic, relational, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness modalities.


" In alignment with Irvin Yalom's insight, I believe that therapy should prioritize the therapeutic relationship above theoretical frameworks. Understanding that each individual's journey is inherently unique, I adopt a flexible and integrative approach to therapy. Drawing from client-centered, …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

  • In-office Cedarhurst, New York

Batya Schwartz, LMFT, creates an atmosphere that balances professionalism with a personal touch, creating a comfortable and genuine connection between us.


" My therapeutic approach is rooted in several key principles: 1. Genuine Connection: We have a unique opportunity here, in the therapeutic space, to share and connect authentically, which is often scary or impossible in the "real world". You …

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

Shterna Levy-Haim, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Remote only

Shterna Levy-Haim, LMFT, uses Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing to help individuals, couples, and families heal and grow.


" In therapy, my approach is deeply experiential. I believe that the present moment holds the key to unlocking deeper understanding, so I will guide you to explore your current emotions and experiences. By focusing on the here and …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Lauren Gerardi, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only

Lauren Gerardi, LMHC, takes a holistic & trauma-informed approach to wellness, integrating techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, & more, to help her clients heal & grow.


" I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental wellness, understanding that the mind and body are deeply interconnected and that past experiences often play a significant role in shaping current circumstances. My goal is to meet you …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded

Yonina Kaufman

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

  • Remote only

With training in maternal mental health, grief and bereavement, and trauma, I help clients navigate their complex emotions during times of grief and mourning.


" Specializing in assisting women and couples who have experienced perinatal and infant loss, infertility, and perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, my approach is grounded in evidence-based practices. With training in maternal mental health, grief and bereavement, …

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

Sarah Yoffe, Certified Life Coach

Addiction recovery, Trauma,, Mind Body and Soul

  • In-office Lakewood, New Jersey

Sarah Yoffe is a life coach who firmly believes in imparting coaching & teaching tools today, in order to pave the way for a more serene & composed tomorrow.


" My coaching philosophy centers around a process of acknowledging and embracing emotions. I encourage individuals to first immerse themselves in their feelings, providing the necessary space for their bodies to absorb and process these emotions. For those who …

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Lillian Gruberger, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only

Lillian Gruberger, LMHC, specializes in treating substance abuse, eating disorders, depression & anxiety using CBT, mindfulness & solution-focused strategies & more.


" I specialize in guiding clients through recovery from substance abuse, eating disorders, and a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and overall emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing is possible …

  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🧘 Calm

Toby Tannenbaum, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Monsey, New York

Toby Tannenbaum, LCSW, uses a humanistic, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approach to help heal anxiety, trauma, relationships, and self-worth.


" From a humanistic perspective, I see my role as helping individuals reconnect with their inner self—the part that is whole, light, and inherently capable of healing. I believe that at our core, we all possess the strength to …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

Shira Renzoni, MSW

Therapist, Master Social Work

  • In-office Jerusalem, Israel

Shira Renzoni, MSW, is an empathetic therapist using IFS to support teens and women through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions in a safe, validating space.


" My approach to therapy is centered around building a strong, authentic connection with my clients. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where they feel truly comfortable sharing anything that’s on their mind or heart. I believe …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Raina Balsam

Coach

  • Remote only

Raina Balsam is a mindset coach who empowers her clients as they uncover their untapped potential & break through self-imposed limitations that have held them back.


" The key to unlocking your true potential lies within you. It requires the commitment to invest your time and resources in prioritizing and creating it... What do you really want? We invest in things that matter to us, …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🔥 Energetic

Kayla Greenberger

Life, Grief, & Bereavement Coach

  • In-office Jackson, New Jersey

Kayla Lax Greenberger specializes in grief support, goal-setting, and fostering clarity and confidence in life's challenges through Torah-based coaching.


" As a coach, the approach I like to take centers around motivational interviewing. I believe in creating a space where the client can speak to their heart's content, expressing whatever is on their mind without interruption. Only after …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

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