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
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ 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 relationshipβ€”I believe …

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

Devorah Leah Knobloch, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $75 - $85
  • 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

Shira Speiser, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • $175
  • 1 review

Shira Speiser, LCSW, uses IFS, EMDR, DBT and grief therapy to support women with infertility, pregnancy loss, meaning making, and life transitions.


"Building trust and establishing an individualized approach are always the first priorities in my work with clients. From there, as a sense of safety develops, people often begin to share the deeper reasons they came to therapy in …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $180 - $325
  • 5 reviews

Rachy Friedlander is a somatic coach who employs psychodrama, IFS, Transforming Touch, meditation, Breathwork, yoga, and more in her profound work with clients.


"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 …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Sarah Shasho, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $175 - $200

Sarah Shasho, LCSW, uses EMDR, IFS, somatic & expressive modalities to help clients heal from trauma, reconnect, & build emotional safety.


"My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens in the context of safety, attunement, and connection. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel deeply seen β€” not just for what you’re …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🧘 Calm

Yvonne Venger, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office San Diego
  • $180 - $275
  • 1 review

Yvonne Venger, LCSW, uses psychodynamic, CBT, and IFS approaches to help individuals gain insight, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting wellbeing.


"My approach to therapy is warm, interactive, supportive, and intentional. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and accepted for who they are. I meet each person where they are, without imposing my own …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Mindy Friedman, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Airmont
  • $200

Mindy Friedman, LCSW, adopts a holistic & non-pathologizing approach. She uses a trauma-informed approach & integrates various modalities to help her clients heal.


"In my practice, I work from a holistic, collaborative, and non-pathologizing lens. I am grounded in an attachment perspective, which means I look at each person within the full context of their life and relationships. My goal is …

  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Lori Esses, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker

  • In-office Beit Shemesh
  • $200
  • 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

Rikki Herbst, PhD, LCSW

Therapists, Doctor of Philosophy

  • In-office New City
  • $225 - $300
  • 1 review

Dr. Rikki Herbst, PhD, works with adults & teens using equine-assisted therapy, IFS, & attachment-based approaches to address trauma, anxiety, & life transitions.


"My approach is somatic, relational, and trauma-informed. I integrate parts work through Internal Family Systems, attachment-based therapy, and nervous system regulation to help clients reconnect with their body, mind, and emotions. Sessions are grounded in safety, choice, and …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Michelle Halle, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $250 - $249
  • 2 reviews

Michelle Halle is a Frum Therapist in Lakewood


"All healthy relationships are based on trust and our therapeutic relationship will be the same. It will be a unique experience, a type of relationship found only in the therapy room. We will work together to understand your …

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

Sara Blank, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $75 - $85
  • Insurance

Sara Blank, LMSW, works from an attachment-focused lens, IFS, and uses trauma-informed practices to ensure that the therapy process feels safe and empowering.


"I see therapy as a deeply collaborative processβ€”a partnership where your voice, experiences, and goals take center stage. I aim to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate your unique …

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

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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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