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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, …
Avi Weiskopf, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lakewood
- $220
- Insurance
- 2 reviews
"I believe therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all experience. Each person brings their own unique history, challenges, and way of seeing the world, which is why I take an eclectic approach to meet you where you are. Depending …
Kayla Greenberger
Certified Life Coach for Jewish Women Navigating Grief, Boundaries & Self Worth
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Jackson
- $125 - $175
"As a coach, the approach I like to take centers around motivational interviewing. I believe in creating a space where the client can speak to their heart's content, expressing whatever is on their mind without interruption. Only after …
Sarah Shasho, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lakewood
- $175 - $200
"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 — not just for what you’re …
Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach
Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner
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Lakewood
- $180 - $325
- 5 reviews
"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 …
Chana Rosenblatt, LMFT
Therapists, Psychotherapist
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Lakewood
- $200
- 1 review
"My approach is warm, insight-oriented, and relational. In our work together, we slow down and pay attention to what is actually happening underneath the surface. That includes the patterns in your relationships, the inherited expectations you have absorbed, …
Bassy Schwartz, LMFT
Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Cedarhurst
- $175 - $250
- Insurance
- 4 reviews
"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, …
Solomon Weinreb, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY
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Brooklyn
- $150 - $200
- Insurance
"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 …
Bin Goldman, PsyD
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
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Teaneck
- $275 - $350
- 4 reviews
"Your experiences and symptoms make sense. They are adaptations—ways your system learned to survive, protect you, and manage what once felt unmanageable. Therapy isn’t about erasing them. It’s about helping those protective strategies evolve so they can support …
Rachel Toiv, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
"In the therapeutic space, I adopt a confidential, supportive, and validating approach, meeting my clients exactly where they are, armed with a blank slate. My understanding is solely based on what you choose to share, and my connection …
Chana Lampner, LCSW, ATR-P
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Art Therapist
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Lakewood
- Insurance
"My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a variety of therapeutic interventions, including Art Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and inner parts work. Each of these modalities can help individuals reach a place of healing …
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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.