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Professionals Who Specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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, …
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 …
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 …
Chana Kaiman, LCSW-RPT
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist
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Brooklyn
- $220
- Insurance
- 4 reviews
"My approach to therapy is grounded in relationship, safety, and attunement. I believe meaningful change begins when clients feel deeply seen, heard, and understood, and I prioritize creating a calm, predictable, and emotionally safe therapeutic space. I work …
Sarah Shasho, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lakewood
- $200 - $225
"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 …
Mendel Toron, LCSW
Therapists, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified
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Aventura
- $300
- 4 reviews
"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 …
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, …
Shterna Levy-Haim, LMFT
Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Brooklyn
- $250 - $300
- Insurance
"In therapy, my approach is deeply experiential. I believe that the present moment holds the key to unlocking deeper understanding, so I will guide you to explore your current emotions and experiences. By focusing on the here and …
Rikki Herbst, PhD, LCSW
Therapists, Doctor of Philosophy
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New City
- $225 - $300
- 1 review
"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 …
Caryn Guttman-Weber, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
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New York
- $200 - $250
"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 …
Bracha Benshloush, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Brooklyn
- $175 - $200
- 1 review
"My approach is grounded in a humanistic, person-centered belief that every individual has an innate capacity for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Whether I am working with children, adolescents, adults, families, or caregivers, I strive to create a …
Rivky Weiss
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
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Brooklyn
- $220 - $250
- 4 reviews
"My therapy style is warm and compassionate. I focus on listening to your story and helping you hear your story as well so that you can develop self-compassion as well. I am trained in various trauma modalities including …
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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.