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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Professionals Who Specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

  • In-office Cedarhurst, New York

Batya Schwartz, LMFT, creates an atmosphere that balances professionalism with a personal touch, creating a comfortable and genuine connection between us.


" My therapeutic approach is rooted in several key principles: 1. Genuine Connection: We have a unique opportunity here, in the therapeutic space, to share and connect authentically, which is often scary or impossible in the "real world". You …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Miriam Mackay, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Howell, New Jersey

Miriam Mackay, LCSW, uses IFS, somatic therapy & TF-CBT to treat trauma, anxiety & more, to support healing through a collaborative approach.


" My approach is grounded in being deeply client-centered. I believe that each person brings a unique inner wisdom to the healing process, and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to move …

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Anna Sherman, MFT

Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RP, MA

  • In-office Toronto, Canada

Anna Sherman, MFT helps clients to overcome trauma, work through fears and emotional blocks in their lives, and empower them to help them help themselves.


" I guide clients on their journey of healing and overcoming trauma, while also helping them navigate fears and emotional blocks within their lives and relationships. My goal is to empower clients to become their own advocates, providing them …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Mordy Lyss, LCMFT, CHT

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Remote only

Yisroel (Mordy) Lyss, LMFT adopts a flexible & integrative approach drawing from client-centered, psychodynamic, relational, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness modalities.


" In alignment with Irvin Yalom's insight, I believe that therapy should prioritize the therapeutic relationship above theoretical frameworks. Understanding that each individual's journey is inherently unique, I adopt a flexible and integrative approach to therapy. Drawing from client-centered, …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Far Rockaway, New York

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW goes beyond surface-level conversations by adopting an attachment-focused lens and integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work.


" I see so many individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and complex interpersonal relationships, often searching for something deeper and more transformative than traditional talk therapy. It's common for people to feel frustrated when their therapy experience doesn't seem …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering

Jackie Glaser

Psychologist

  • In-office California

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


" My approach to coaching is intensive, short-term, results-focused, and directive—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
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Shaindy Litchfield, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Borough Park, New York

Shaindy Litchfield, LMSW, draws from evidence-based techniques & approaches to help her clients build resilience & move toward a more fulfilling & balanced life.


" My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy and collaboration, guided by the belief that lasting change happens when you feel fully supported and actively involved in your own healing journey. I view therapy as a partnership—one where …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Judith Blumenthal, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor; IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Judith Blumenthal, LMHC, specializes in CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to support clients with relationships, emotional challenges, and more.


" My approach to counseling is straightforward: do what works best for the client. I do not rely exclusively on one or two modalities. Instead, I draw from a wide range of theories and strategies, tailoring my approach to …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🧘 Calm

Kayla Greenberger

Life, Grief, & Bereavement Coach

  • In-office Jackson, New Jersey

Kayla Lax Greenberger specializes in grief support, goal-setting, and fostering clarity and confidence in life's challenges through Torah-based coaching.


" 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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

Leah Roman, MSW

Therapist, Somatic Practitioner

  • In-office Israel

Leah Roman, MSW, uses a holistic approach integrating mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and other body-oriented techniques to help her clients heal.


" My therapeutic approach is centered around honoring the wisdom housed within our bodies. I firmly believe that our physical selves are repositories of profound insights and experiences. By attentively listening to the language of sensations and the narratives …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🌎 Holistic

Aaron Silverman

Therapist, LMSW

  • Remote only

Aaron Silverman is a Frum Therapist in Brooklyn


" Men in relationships have a lot of challenges that make it hard to live up to self-expectations. I specialize in helping men and couples achieve love. Self-love and loving others, after a long marriage or before dating, I …

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🔥 Energetic

Taibke Hyman, LPC

Therapist, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

  • In-office Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Taibke Hyman, LPC takes a holistic approach to therapy, utilizing modalities such as EMDR, Somatic-based therapy, & others, tailored to the needs of each client.


" In my practice, I take a holistic approach to therapy, utilizing a combination of various modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Parts work, Somatic based therapy, and others, tailored to the individual needs of each client. My approach …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener

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