Professionals Who Specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Racheli Barasch, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $175

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

Perel Goldstein, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Cedarhurst
  • $175 - $225

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

Sara Duato-Borenstein, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $225
  • 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

Simi Gottesman

Empowerment Coach, Thetahealing & Transforming Touch (TEB) Practitioner

  • In-office Toms River
  • $150 - $250
  • 4 reviews

Simi Gottesman is a trauma-informed coach who uses ThetaHealing®, Transforming Touch®, & somatic work to support clients with anxiety, identity, & growth.


"My approach is warm, intuitive, trauma-informed, and deeply individualized. I meet my clients exactly where they are, emotionally, spiritually, and in their level of self-awareness. There is no forcing, pushing, or expectation that you need to be anywhere …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Bassy Schwartz, LMFT

Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

  • In-office Cedarhurst
  • $175 - $250
  • Insurance
  • 4 reviews

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


"Our work is focused on helping you reconnect—not just manage conflict, but truly feel like a team again. We identify and shift the deeper relational patterns driving conflict, disconnection, and emotional distance. Rather than staying at the surface, …

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

Esti Marcus, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $275

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

Beth (Bassie) Gugenheim, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $200 - $250

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

Henya Gutnick

Inner Child Coach

  • Remote only
  • $45 - $75

Henya Gutnick support women with their self-worth, dating patterns, boundaries and anxiety using inner child work & nervous system regulation support.


"My approach to coaching focuses on going back to the younger version of you, the part of you that first learned the beliefs, fears, and patterns you carry today. So much of what shows up now, the inner …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded

Jonathan Rosenbloom, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Bergenfield
  • $200 - $300
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Jonathan Rosenbloom, LCSW, uses EMDR, IFS, exposure therapy, and CBT to help clients heal, build resilience, and gain confidence in navigating life’s challenges.


"I would describe my approach to therapy as integrative, meaning I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities to best meet each person’s unique needs. My training and experience in EMDR, IFS, exposure therapy, and CBT allow me …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Solomon Weinreb, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $150 - $200
  • Insurance

Solomon Weinreb, LMHC, integrates CBT, IFS, mindfulness practices, & more, to help clients overcome challenges & foster a deeper understanding of themselves.


"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 …

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Sury Klein, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master of Social Work

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $200

Sury Klein, LMSW, uses IFS, Sandtray therapy, & more as she helps clients overcome trauma, addiction, recovery, and successfully navigate life transitions.


"I don't start with trying to get rid of a behavior or reaction. I want to understand what it's doing for you. If a part of you shuts down when someone gets close, there may be a reason. …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Rochel Grossman, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $85 - $125
  • Insurance

Rochel Grossman, LMSW, helps clients explore emotions, understand inner patterns, & heal from relational trauma using insight-focused & practical approaches.


"In my work, I focus on understanding the many different aspects of yourself that develop over time. People often come to therapy feeling frustrated by their reactions, overwhelmed by intense emotions, or puzzled by recurring patterns in their …

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