Professionals Who Specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Perel Goldstein, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
"I bring an empathic and gentle presence to my work with individuals and families navigating a wide range of life transitions and adversities. At the heart of my approach is a deep respect for the therapeutic relationship—I believe …
Anna Sherman, MFT
Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RP, MA
"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 …
Bassy Schwartz, LMFT
Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"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 …
Miriam Mackay, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"My approach is grounded in being deeply client-centered. I believe that each person brings a unique inner wisdom to the healing process, and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to move …
Rachel Toiv, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
"In the therapeutic space, I adopt a confidential, supportive, and validating approach, meeting my clients exactly where they are, armed with a blank slate. My understanding is solely based on what you choose to share, and my connection …
Solomon Weinreb, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY
"Therapy is both an art and a science, blending evidence-based techniques with the intuitive understanding of each unique individual. While both aspects are essential for meaningful progress, my personal approach leans more toward the intuitive side, creating a …
Eli (Eliezer) Klein, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"Your safety is my priority. It’s the foundation for everything we do together in therapy, creating a space where trust can grow and real healing can happen. I work to meet you where you are—emotionally, mentally, and cognitively—because …
Beth (Bassie) Gugenheim, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
"My therapeutic approach is eclectic, blending a combination of the following modalities for individual therapy — Ego State Therapy (working with parts,) PIT (Pia Mellody’s inner child work,) EMDR, Brainspotting, Progressive Counting, Somatic Intervention, Flash, ACT, and Sand …
Toby Tannenbaum, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"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 …
Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach
Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner
"My coaching approach is deeply influenced by my exploration of emotional healing through the spiritual lenses of Kabbalah and Chassidus. Each session is approached intuitively, drawing from a diverse toolbox that includes modalities such as psychodrama, IFS (Internal …
Simi Schwartz, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"While I am trained in a variety of evidence-based practices such as CBT, IFS, ACT, and DBT, my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in being client-centered and collaborative. I firmly believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all …
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