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Professionals Who Specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Perel Goldstein, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Cedarhurst
- $175 - $225
"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 …
Racheli Barasch, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lakewood
- $175
"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, …
Yechiel Aharonof
Therapists, Sex and Pornography Addiction,
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Jackson
- $300 - $315
- 4 reviews
"My main goal in therapy is to make sure you feel like a whole person, not a diagnosis, not a project, and not something that needs to be fixed. I don’t believe your struggle defines you. You are …
Beth (Bassie) Gugenheim, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
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Lakewood
- $200 - $250
"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 …
Chani Kahn, LPC
Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor
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Lakewood
- $135 - $200
- 1 review
"I believe that many of us carry deep-seated shame from long-held beliefs and early experiences. These messages often shape the way we make decisions, react to challenges, and view ourselves, keeping the adult self stuck in the past …
Dr. Leah Katz, PhD
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
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Boca Raton
- $275 - $300
- 1 review
"I offer both in-person and virtual support for teenagers and adults in Florida, as well as virtual sessions for clients in Oregon and New York. I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, relationship struggles, perfectionism, burnout, and complex …
Nina Savelle-Rocklin, Psy.D.
Psychoanalyst & Coach
"I consider myself a detective of the mind, partnering with clients to solve the mystery of the symptom or behavior that brings them into treatment. From my perspective, binge eating or bulimia is not the core problem, but …
Yisroel Schor, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Boca Raton
- $250 - $300
"My approach to therapy begins with creating a relationship that feels genuinely safe, a space where you can share things you may have never voiced to anyone else, and perhaps have never fully admitted to yourself. I believe …
Koby Frances, Ph.D.
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
"Therapy isn't like going to a regular doctor. It involves confiding in a stranger about personal details and trusting that they won't say something that might increase shame. It involves speaking about our inner thoughts and feelings when …
Raizel Gordon, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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North Miami Beach
- $160
"My approach is warm, client-centered, and grounded in acceptance and curiosity. I meet clients where they are and use creative modalities and conversation to support them in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while recognizing their strengths along …
Mordy Lyss, LCMFT, CHT
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
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Baltimore
- $150 - $175
"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, …
Kate Cik, Psy.D.
Therapists, Clinical Psychologist
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Stamford
- $250 - $300
- 1 review
"My approach to therapy is best described as integrative. I have extensive training in a range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, but I don’t believe in a one …
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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.