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

Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapists, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

  • In-office Aventura
  • $225 - $350
  • 4 reviews

Mendel Toron is a Frum Therapist in Miami


"With my work with clients, I found a trend. While traditional talk therapy was helpful, at a certain point people felt stuck in the same patterns and beliefs, and struggled to move past them. When they were introduced …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Raizel Gordon, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Hollywood
  • $185

Raizel Gordon, LCSW, uses a client-centered approach to support children & adolescent with confidence, emotional growth, self-understanding, and coping skills.


"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 and processing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while recognizing their …

  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

Malka Liss

Therapists, Licensed Social Worker

  • In-office Howell
  • $150 - $175

Malka Liss, LSW, helps clients overcome OCD, anxiety, body image issues, and trauma using CBT, DBT, IFS, ERP, inner child work, and more.


"My approach is centered around understanding the whole person, not just the problem, circumstance, or diagnosis that brings someone to therapy. I see each person as part of a larger system, where experiences, relationships, environment, patterns, emotions, strengths, …

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

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

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

Jackie Glaser

Psychologist

  • In-office Los Angeles
  • $99 - $500
  • 5 reviews

Jackie Glaser's approach to coaching is intensive, short-term, results-focused, and directiveβ€”the opposite of traditional therapy.


"My approach to coaching is intensive, short-term, results-focused, and directiveβ€”the opposite of traditional therapy. While I work with a variety of clients, I specialize in coaching singles, particularly around dating. The reason I can work with anyone is …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Shimshon Meir Frankel

  • In-office Israel
  • $360 - $5400

With a strong background in both religious and psychological education, I am intimately familiar with and can help with the many challenges in the Jewish community.


"I believe every ambitious man wants it all β€” thriving at work, a great marriage, kids who feel close, and the inner steadiness to enjoy it. The problem? Old patterns and blind spots keep getting in the way. …

  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative

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 β€” Ego State Therapy (working with parts,) PIT (Pia Mellody’s inner child work,) EMDR, Brainspotting, Progressive Counting, Somatic Intervention, Flash, ACT, and Sand …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

The Place - The Jerusalem Centre for Emotional Wellb

Welcome to The Place, where you belong.

  • In-office Jerusalem

The Place is a Jerusalem-based mental health therapy center offering support grounded in Torah values and community understanding for individuals and families.


"The Place offers individual therapy, support groups, teletherapy, interactive lectures, and educational classes. Our comfortable and confidential clinic allows you and your family to create positive change in an environment where you can feel at ease. We work …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🧘 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

Upcoming Events for Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Nurturing Postpartum Mothers Summit

  • October 18, 2026 β€’ 7:00 PM
  • Online (Zoom/Link) | Free Entry

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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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