Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Pelham, NY
I use an integrative approach pulling from Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Compassionate Inquiry (CI), CBT, DBT, Somatic and EMDR depending on the needs of each client.
If you are struggling in your relationships, experiencing a life transition, open to uncovering the roots of your painful emotions, finding yourself in patterns that are not serving you, curious to work through trauma, and/or in need of support to cope with all that life can throw at you, I am here for you. My clients tend to be more resilient than they realize, and I am here to help you utilize that strength. Together, we can process whatever it is you are dealing with presently, or have dealt with in the past, and help you release your burdens so you can live the life you want to live.
I use an integrative approach pulling from Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Compassionate Inquiry (CI), CBT, DBT, Somatic and EMDR depending on the needs of each client.
If you are struggling in your relationships, experiencing a life transition, open to uncovering the roots of your painful emotions, finding yourself in patterns that are not serving you, curious to work through trauma, and/or in need of support to cope with all that life can throw at you, I am here for you. My clients tend to be more resilient than they realize, and I am here to help you utilize that strength. Together, we can process whatever it is you are dealing with presently, or have dealt with in the past, and help you release your burdens so you can live the life you want to live.
I specialize in working with adults and young adults who are navigating significant change in their life as well as those facing loss and trauma. The definition and scope of both "loss" and "trauma" are as unique as the individual struggling to move through it; my work honors the unique circumstances each person brings to the therapeutic space while also utilizing methods that are proven to promote growth and reduce emotional distress. If you are struggling with a health or medical trauma, death/other significant loss, or a developmental trauma that is impacting current relationships, you do not need to struggle alone.
I specialize in working with adults and young adults who are navigating significant change in their life as well as those facing loss and trauma. The definition and scope of both "loss" and "trauma" are as unique as the individual struggling to move through it; my work honors the unique circumstances each person brings to the therapeutic space while also utilizing methods that are proven to promote growth and reduce emotional distress. If you are struggling with a health or medical trauma, death/other significant loss, or a developmental trauma that is impacting current relationships, you do not need to struggle alone.
Melinda Lehman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pelham, NY 10803 (Online Only)
You matter, and you do not need to wait to feel better. Feelings of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, strained relationships and life’s transitions can be painful. Give yourself the gift of support and learn to manage the present as you heal from your past.
You matter, and you do not need to wait to feel better. Feelings of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, strained relationships and life’s transitions can be painful. Give yourself the gift of support and learn to manage the present as you heal from your past.
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Emily Julia Weinrebe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (Online Only)
Therapy gives us the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My background in left social movements grounds my practice in abolitionist and anti-oppressive frameworks. I particularly love working with adults and adolescents navigating trauma, peer conflict, OCD, AuDHD, TBI, and queerness. I am also passionate about supporting folks dealing with political and activist stress, chronic illness and ableism. I am emotions-focused, relational, and direct, and use a mix of talk therapy, IFS, somatic work, and am certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Therapy gives us the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My background in left social movements grounds my practice in abolitionist and anti-oppressive frameworks. I particularly love working with adults and adolescents navigating trauma, peer conflict, OCD, AuDHD, TBI, and queerness. I am also passionate about supporting folks dealing with political and activist stress, chronic illness and ableism. I am emotions-focused, relational, and direct, and use a mix of talk therapy, IFS, somatic work, and am certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Rachel Rush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Rochelle, NY 10801 (Online Only)
I have post graduate training in relational psychotherapy and have trained in IFS level 1 and Somatic Experiencing levels 1 and 2.
I work with individuals 18+ throughout the lifespan who are navigating issues around anxiety, including social anxiety, relationships, life transitions, multicultural issues, loss, and identity formation. I provide a healing, attuned, kind presence that will help you to navigate and cope with the challenges you are facing so that you can be present in your life in a more connected, confident, and creative way. For the past eight years, I have been a staff therapist at Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services. I have extensive experience offering psychotherapy to adults of all ages, leading groups, and workshops.
I have post graduate training in relational psychotherapy and have trained in IFS level 1 and Somatic Experiencing levels 1 and 2.
I work with individuals 18+ throughout the lifespan who are navigating issues around anxiety, including social anxiety, relationships, life transitions, multicultural issues, loss, and identity formation. I provide a healing, attuned, kind presence that will help you to navigate and cope with the challenges you are facing so that you can be present in your life in a more connected, confident, and creative way. For the past eight years, I have been a staff therapist at Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services. I have extensive experience offering psychotherapy to adults of all ages, leading groups, and workshops.
Sonya Gaffney - In Motion Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10804
I am a Licensed Mental Health and Pastoral Counselor committed in guiding transformation and life fulfillment. My therapeutic focus is on creating a safe and connective environment in which adolescents, adults, couples, and families increase hope, awareness, and reparation. I utilize a dynamic approach in therapy, incorporating theoretical interventions within Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT).
I am a Licensed Mental Health and Pastoral Counselor committed in guiding transformation and life fulfillment. My therapeutic focus is on creating a safe and connective environment in which adolescents, adults, couples, and families increase hope, awareness, and reparation. I utilize a dynamic approach in therapy, incorporating theoretical interventions within Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT).
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ~Maya Angelou Too often we walk through life fearful of telling our real story. But when we tell our story we free ourselves from unhealed wounds. Telling our story helps us to find our strength and recognize our resiliency through difficult times. Emotional well-being is one of the most important parts of an individual's life. Unfortunately it is a part of life that we often forget to take care of. We all deserve to enjoy the lives we live. You are worthy of a life you can enjoy!
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ~Maya Angelou Too often we walk through life fearful of telling our real story. But when we tell our story we free ourselves from unhealed wounds. Telling our story helps us to find our strength and recognize our resiliency through difficult times. Emotional well-being is one of the most important parts of an individual's life. Unfortunately it is a part of life that we often forget to take care of. We all deserve to enjoy the lives we live. You are worthy of a life you can enjoy!
Mira Tassone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Rochelle, NY 10801 (Online Only)
Are you ready to learn to be more confident and assertive in your life? Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser?” Have difficulty saying “no” and often putting others first? Do you neglect your own needs, have difficulty setting healthy boundaries, and end up feeling guilty, depressed and anxious? Are negative thoughts keeping you up at night? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then you are ready to find your voice, and reclaim your personal power. You’ve decided that it’s finally time to make a positive change in your life.
Are you ready to learn to be more confident and assertive in your life? Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser?” Have difficulty saying “no” and often putting others first? Do you neglect your own needs, have difficulty setting healthy boundaries, and end up feeling guilty, depressed and anxious? Are negative thoughts keeping you up at night? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then you are ready to find your voice, and reclaim your personal power. You’ve decided that it’s finally time to make a positive change in your life.
With years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist in NYC, I specialize in turning insight into action. I offer a non-judgmental space where we can explore and overcome challenges you face or have faced. Whether you’re navigating complex emotions, life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, together, we can unlock a resilience within you that can help bring about change.
With years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist in NYC, I specialize in turning insight into action. I offer a non-judgmental space where we can explore and overcome challenges you face or have faced. Whether you’re navigating complex emotions, life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, together, we can unlock a resilience within you that can help bring about change.
Many of us find ourselves stuck with a difficulty that challenge our expectations of what our life would or should be. These struggles may be invisible or may be glaring us in the face every day, and sometimes perniciously and negatively permeate into our relationships. Whether it be the birth of a medically fragile child, depression, anxiety, or other disruptions that threaten a family, it is necessary to find the framework and guidance to put up guard rails, and securely function as a family through these difficulties.
Many of us find ourselves stuck with a difficulty that challenge our expectations of what our life would or should be. These struggles may be invisible or may be glaring us in the face every day, and sometimes perniciously and negatively permeate into our relationships. Whether it be the birth of a medically fragile child, depression, anxiety, or other disruptions that threaten a family, it is necessary to find the framework and guidance to put up guard rails, and securely function as a family through these difficulties.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with adolescents, children, and adults. I have been practicing for over 30 years. Throughout my career, I have made it my focus to help people manage, Identify and express themselves, to improve the quality of their lives, in a productive manner. Working with children and adolescents have challenges because life at their age is unpredictable and full of changes. Focusing on acquiring skills to adapt to those changes, while simultaneously learning and growing is equally important. As adults we face life experiences that can be difficult to manage without adequate help.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with adolescents, children, and adults. I have been practicing for over 30 years. Throughout my career, I have made it my focus to help people manage, Identify and express themselves, to improve the quality of their lives, in a productive manner. Working with children and adolescents have challenges because life at their age is unpredictable and full of changes. Focusing on acquiring skills to adapt to those changes, while simultaneously learning and growing is equally important. As adults we face life experiences that can be difficult to manage without adequate help.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
I am a human being, mom, wife, daughter, friend, a Spanish Bilingual/Bi-cultural Licensed Psychotherapist in this Universe. Love to help individuals, couples, families, and run groups as well. I provide brief treatment (life is too short to expend in years of therapy) Offer crisis intervention, Life Coaching, Career Development and Meditation for those who are interested in it. My client isn't only that one in emotional pain, no, my client is also that person who wants to feel much better and want to enhance every area of her/his life. My client is one who wants to move to a higher level of this human experience.
I am a human being, mom, wife, daughter, friend, a Spanish Bilingual/Bi-cultural Licensed Psychotherapist in this Universe. Love to help individuals, couples, families, and run groups as well. I provide brief treatment (life is too short to expend in years of therapy) Offer crisis intervention, Life Coaching, Career Development and Meditation for those who are interested in it. My client isn't only that one in emotional pain, no, my client is also that person who wants to feel much better and want to enhance every area of her/his life. My client is one who wants to move to a higher level of this human experience.
Westchester Relationship Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Westchester Relationship Center is a new therapy practice with availability for new clients. Our clinicians provide in-person and remote individual, couple and family therapy using evidence-based practices to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
Westchester Relationship Center is a new therapy practice with availability for new clients. Our clinicians provide in-person and remote individual, couple and family therapy using evidence-based practices to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
Ashley Retta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Rochelle, NY 10801
My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, healing and safe space for you discuss and navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to confront anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, family dynamics, major life changes and generational trauma. I take a warm, down to earth, person centered approach and am an active participant in the session. I utilize a variety of tools including curiosity, empathy, humor and vulnerability to learn about you, and help create trust in our therapeutic relationship.
My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, healing and safe space for you discuss and navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to confront anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, family dynamics, major life changes and generational trauma. I take a warm, down to earth, person centered approach and am an active participant in the session. I utilize a variety of tools including curiosity, empathy, humor and vulnerability to learn about you, and help create trust in our therapeutic relationship.
Raven Aponte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10466 (Online Only)
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What if your wounds are an initiation leading you to everything you could be and more? Everything you’ve longed for and more? Pause for a few seconds. Take a deep breath. Take it in. - Sofi Vasi. People who have struggled with conflicting fears and deep shame, and are ready to dedicate time and effort to taking a different look at their behaviors, perspectives, and relationships; let's work!
What if your wounds are an initiation leading you to everything you could be and more? Everything you’ve longed for and more? Pause for a few seconds. Take a deep breath. Take it in. - Sofi Vasi. People who have struggled with conflicting fears and deep shame, and are ready to dedicate time and effort to taking a different look at their behaviors, perspectives, and relationships; let's work!
Welcome to Alssaro Counseling Services! We are dedicated to offering compassionate and professional therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Our experienced therapists are committed to supporting diverse backgrounds in achieving a harmonious life. We accept most major insurances and offer flexible options for therapy, including both in-person and virtual sessions, allowing you to choose what works best for you. Join us to guide you on your path to personal growth and well-being. Connect with us and start your journey today!
Welcome to Alssaro Counseling Services! We are dedicated to offering compassionate and professional therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Our experienced therapists are committed to supporting diverse backgrounds in achieving a harmonious life. We accept most major insurances and offer flexible options for therapy, including both in-person and virtual sessions, allowing you to choose what works best for you. Join us to guide you on your path to personal growth and well-being. Connect with us and start your journey today!
Sandra Christina Vilar-Ferreira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
Welcome! I am a bilingual LCSW-R, practicing therapy for the last 23 years. I have specialized in Complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am currently taking individual therapy appointments and Family Therapy as well. I also do group work with adolescents and adults. I am EMDR trained and work with the whole body and mind in the processing of challenging memories and emotions.
Welcome! I am a bilingual LCSW-R, practicing therapy for the last 23 years. I have specialized in Complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am currently taking individual therapy appointments and Family Therapy as well. I also do group work with adolescents and adults. I am EMDR trained and work with the whole body and mind in the processing of challenging memories and emotions.
Robin West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, MSc, NCC
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10801 (Online Only)
Therapy is a partnership that contributes to your overall well-being. It is my vision to support your efforts in transforming your life, gracefully letting go of the pain and trauma that no longer serve you, and creating the story of your future. I utilize an integration of evidence-based approaches, empathy, and an understanding of your personal worldview to be of service to clients who desire change and are not afraid to do the work that brings that change about.
Therapy is a partnership that contributes to your overall well-being. It is my vision to support your efforts in transforming your life, gracefully letting go of the pain and trauma that no longer serve you, and creating the story of your future. I utilize an integration of evidence-based approaches, empathy, and an understanding of your personal worldview to be of service to clients who desire change and are not afraid to do the work that brings that change about.
Dr. Mitch-Lisa Marriage/Couples Workshops/Seminars
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10802
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists
What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.