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

Bin Goldman, PsyD

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology

  • In-office Teaneck
  • $275 - $350
  • 4 reviews

Bin Goldman, PsyD, specializes in IFS, somatic, CBT, mindfulness, & more, to help clients overcome trauma, grief, anxiety, & support their healing and growth.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Chananya Abraham, LPC/LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor

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

Chananya Abraham, LPC/LMHC, 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
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

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

Pesach Tikvah

Achieving Peace of Mind

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • Insurance

Pesach Tikvah offers culturally sensitive mental health care, addiction support, therapy, developmental disability services, and holistic community programs.


"Pesach Tikvah provides an extensive array of programs and services designed to support individuals across the lifespan, ensuring that no one feels left behind. Each offering reflects the organization’s mission to address the diverse needs of the community …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙏 Spiritual
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Chani Kahn, LPC

Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $135 - $200
  • 1 review

Chani Kahn, LPC, supports Jewish women with anxiety, trauma, and their journey of self-growth using AEDP, CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, and somatic therapy approaches.


"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 …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous

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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Vanessa Gorelkin, MA, OTR/L

Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed

  • Remote only
  • $200 - $300
  • 1 review

Vanessa Gorelkin, MA, OTR/L uses CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support clients with anxiety, life transitions, and growth.


"I’m a licensed occupational therapist by training, and most people don’t immediately think of an “OT” when they think about therapy care. That makes sense, and it is also exactly what sets me apart from many therapists. My …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Shaindel Wise, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist

  • Remote only
  • $170 - $185
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Shaindel Wise, LCPC, provides art and talk therapy for children, teens, and adults in the Jewish community, supporting anxiety, depression, and trauma.


"My approach to therapy is grounded in person-centered values. This means that it’s not about my agenda, but about what you need in the moment. I encourage you to take the lead in our sessions while I act …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 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

Caryn Guttman-Weber, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

  • In-office New York
  • $200 - $250

Caryn Guttman-Weber, LMHC gives clients a place to explore their challenges, heal from past wounds, and develop the tools to navigate life's complexities.


"In therapy, my primary focus is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I strive to foster an atmosphere where individuals can freely express and explore their authentic selves, without fear of being judged. I …

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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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