Professionals Who Specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Perel Goldstein, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Cedarhurst
  • $175 - $225 Per Session

Perel Goldstein, LMHC, works with individuals and families using an attachment-based, relational approach to support healing, growth, and self-awareness.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Miriam Mackay, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Howell
  • $200 Per Session

Miriam Mackay, LCSW, uses IFS, somatic therapy & TF-CBT to treat trauma, anxiety & more, to support healing through a collaborative approach.


"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 …

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Racheli Barasch, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $175 Per Session

Racheli Barasch, LCSW, works with children, teens, & women using CBT, DBT, IFS, & psychodynamic therapy to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, & relationship issues.


"I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can breathe. It should be safe, comfortable, and free of judgment. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and real connection. I meet you exactly where you are, …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Esti Marcus, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $275 - $275 Per Session

Esti Marcus, LCSW uses an integrative approach, using the "here-and-now" to access the "there-and-then" & utilize attachment-based modalities like AEDP, IFS, & more.


"With a blend of different therapeutic perspectives, I provide a compassionate and understanding space to support your healing journey. Together, we will explore and process painful experiences, gain deeper insights into your thoughts and emotions, and forge connections …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Eli Goldberg

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • $200 - $250 Per Session

I draw from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, and psychodynamic to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs.


"My approach to therapy is based on creating a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their inner selves and find solutions to their challenges. I draw from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, and …

  • 🧘 Calm
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Michael Glaz, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Woodmere
  • $250 Per Session
  • 1 review

Michael Glaz, LMHC, is a holistic, trauma-informed clinician using EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, breathwork, and ketamine-assisted therapy to treat anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.


"My approach to therapy is integrative and holistic, grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when the mind, body, and emotional system are addressed together. I draw from evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, breathwork, …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Rachel Grossman, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $225 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Rachel Grossman, LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist using Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and mindfulness to support clients with anxiety, trauma, grief & more.


"My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in deep respect for each person’s lived experience. I believe healing is a holistic process that involves the mind, body, nervous system, and emotional life, as well as our sense …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🙏 Spiritual
  • 🎨 Creative

Jamie Libenstein, Psy.D.

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology

  • In-office Quebec
  • $140 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Jamie Libenstein, Psy.D., compassionately uses integrative therapy to support children, teens, and adults with anxiety, life transitions, and emotional growth.


"I prioritize building a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a supportive space where taking the first step into therapy feels safe, respected, and manageable. I understand that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, and I aim to meet clients …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Far Rockaway
  • $150 - $250 Per Session
  • Insurance

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW goes beyond surface-level conversations by adopting an attachment-focused lens and integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work.


"I see so many individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and complex interpersonal relationships, often searching for something deeper and more transformative than traditional talk therapy. It's common for people to feel frustrated when their therapy experience doesn't seem …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering

Beth (Bassie) Gugenheim, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $200 - $250 Per Session

Beth (Bassie) Gugenheim, LCSW works with clients' ego states, employing trauma processing models such as EMDR, brain spotting, somatic work, & sand tray therapy.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Sara Duato-Borenstein, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • Insurance

Sara Duato-Borenstein, LCSW, draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities, IFS, EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, EFT, & more to help her clients heal & grow.


"I view the therapy process as a collaborative journey, where the client and I work together to create meaningful change. It’s important to me that every client feels supported, cared for, and safe—this foundation is essential for true …

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

Eliana Lev

Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • In-office Los Angeles
  • $275 - $200 Per Session

Eliana Lev, LMFT, specializes in treating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions using psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness.


"Therapy provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore the full spectrum of who you are—your life experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—while also working to relieve distressing symptoms that may be weighing you down. People seek therapy for many …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

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Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapeutic approach that views the mind as a complex system with various inner parts or "subpersonalities." These inner parts represent different aspects of your personality, each with its own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. IFS therapy helps individuals explore and harmonize these inner parts to achieve emotional healing and balance. Application and Scope of Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS is applied to address a wide range of emotional concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. It's particularly effective for individuals seeking to understand and transform the inner conflicts or "parts" that influence their emotions and behaviors. IFS is relevant for people of all ages and backgrounds. What to Expect in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Sessions: In IFS sessions, you'll work with a trained therapist who will guide you through a process of internal exploration. You'll identify and interact with different inner parts, gaining insight into their roles and origins. Through compassionate dialogue and visualization techniques, you'll foster understanding and cooperation among these inner parts, leading to emotional healing and self-empowerment.

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