Professionals Who Specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

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 relationshipβ€”I believe …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Esther (Ellen) Gendelman

Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

  • Remote only
  • $150 - $150 Per Session

I employ a positive, nurturing approach focused on identifying and building strengths that work more successfully than focusing only on the areas of weakness.


"I believe that close connections are the essence of a fulfilling life. Without meaningful relationships, life can feel dark and lonely. In my practice, I've found that a positive, nurturing approach centered on identifying and building strengths, drawing …

Shaya Hecht

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $300 Per Session
  • 2 reviews

I prioritize building a powerful, intimate, & safe connection with my clients where they see me as human first & psychotherapist second.


"I am often described as a therapist who strikes a unique balance between being soft, warm, and compassionate, while also exuding confidence, genuineness, and strength. With an attachment-based perspective, I prioritize building a powerful, intimate, and safe connection …

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging

Lori Esses, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker

  • In-office Beit Shemesh
  • $175 Per Session
  • 3 reviews

Lori Esses, LMSW, is a Terry Real Relational Life Therapist who helps identify patterns and guide clients to make concrete changes that shift the way they interact with one another.


"I am a trained individual, couples, and family therapist, and my work focuses on helping couples improve intimacy, navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and take personal responsibility within their relationships. I help clients identify the recurring patterns that create …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🧘 Calm

Aryeh Wadler, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $225 Per Session

Aryeh Wadler, LCSW, integrates IFS, attachment theory, and more to help his clients improve their relationships with themselves and others.


"The foundation of my therapeutic approach is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment theory. I place a strong emphasis on the relational aspects of therapy, focusing on both a person's relationship with themselves and their relationships …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Rachel Levinson, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $235 - $285 Per Session

Rachel Levinson, LCSW, draws upon various modalities, including but not limited to CBT, ACT, IFS, and more, to meet the unique needs of each client.


"In my practice, I cultivate a warm, open, and empathetic atmosphere, aiming to establish a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, I strive to create an environment where individuals feel comfortable and supported. …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Rivky Weiss

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $220 - $250 Per Session
  • 3 reviews

Rivky Weiss is a Frum Therapist in Brooklyn


"My therapy style is warm and compassionate. I focus on listening to your story and helping you hear your story as well so that you can develop self-compassion as well. I am trained in various trauma modalities including …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Sara Duato-Borenstein, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $225 Per Session
  • 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 safeβ€”this foundation is essential for true …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Chananya Abraham, MA, MS, LPC

Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor

  • In-office Waterbury
  • $225 - $275 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Chananya Abraham, MA, MS, LPC, uses IFS, EMDR, DBT, somatic therapy, and mindfulness to help clients with anxiety, addiction, relationships, & their life purpose.


"My approach to therapy and coaching is honest, practical, and deeply relational. I help people slow down enough to really understand what is happening beneath the surface, not just what is easiest to point to in the moment. …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Shiffy Weisz

Therapists, Psychotherapist

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • β‚ͺ220 Per Session

Shiffy Weisz works with Jewish individuals & families using IFS, mindfulness, & strengths-based therapy for emotional challenges & personal growth.


"My approach to therapy is client-centered, warm, and collaborative. I believe healing happens in a space where you feel truly seen, heard, respected, and accepted for who you are. I work to create that kind of environment, one …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Devorah Leah Knobloch, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $75 - $85 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Devorah Leah Knobloch, LMSW takes a client-centered approach, allowing you to guide the direction of therapy in the way you feel will be most helpful.


"I believe every individual is the expert on their own life. With that in mind, I take a client-centered approach, allowing you to guide the direction of therapy in the way you feel will be most helpful. For …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🐣 Out of the box

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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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