Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in New York, NY

Transform Your Life Through Therapy. For over 15 years, I've cultivated a safe, judgment-free sanctuary for clients to self-discover and heal. As an attuned, compassionate therapist, I gently guide you through your journey. My integrative approach draws from evidenced-based methodologies like CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, Trauma and Attachment Based Therapies, mindfulness practices, and somatic psychotherapy. By rewiring your story, you'll experience a profound transformation that extends far beyond the therapy room.

I use empathy and understanding to foster a collaborative practice. I specialize in life transitions, addiction, and neurodivergent needs. I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth. One of the key aspects of therapy that I like to focus on is emotional regulation, which is crucial for overall mental and physical well-being. I've helped numerous clients manage stress, process trauma and cope with difficult situations.I teach practical strategies and prove a safe space for emotional expression, which empowers clients to develop a healthier relationship with their emotions.

I welcome clients with a variety of issues, needs, and goals. In my prior work I have experience with client's dealign with different issues that include: ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma.

Whether you are struggling daily, are in a period of transition, or you are wanting to deepen your personal awareness and insight, I offer a non-judgmental and creative space to work toward your goals. In our work together, we will develop and strengthen your functional and emotional tools, to help you move out of survival mode and into the life you want to be living. We’ll identify your needs, work to understand what is causing suffering and blocking you from your ideal life, and redefine your relationships to yourself, others, and your environment, helping move through painful emotions to create emotional peace and freedom.

I work with clients to manage life transitions, heal from loss, gain insight into relational patterns, and improve coping skills. My goal is to help you find peace and improve your overall well-being while empowering you to make positive changes in your life. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice. One particular area I specialize in is providing support to individuals impacted by Type 1 diabetes. In addition, I have special expertise in trauma, sleep issues, parent coaching, and postpartum mental health.

Do you find yourself getting stuck in the same relationship patterns over and over again? Do you find yourself doing everything in your power to discontinue previous relational patterns and behaviors? Are you struggling with self-doubt, low-self-esteem, and painful self-criticism that seems to be holding you back? My approach to therapy looks at these patterns and behaviors through the lens of parts work. This allows us to separate the self (you), from the parts that struggle with self-doubt, and from the parts that persist in repeating unhealthy relationships and behavioral patterns.

Zeist employs a non-pathologizing therapeutic outlook, tailoring her approach according to each client's unique needs, drawing from modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Are you looking to improve your relationship to food and your body? Are you looking to form a more intentional and caring relationship with yourself? Are you looking to express your authentic feelings, needs, and desires? Many who struggle with issues around food and body image also have past experiences of shame, pain, and trauma, which can lead to feeling a disconnection, resentment, or lack of safety within your own body. If you’ve been getting through each day in survival mode and are looking to engage in life more meaningfully but not sure where to start? I am here to help you begin your journey toward self-acceptance.

Couples and individuals seeking therapy deserve tremendous respect. In my work with relationships, I offer Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT) to help both partners to get unstuck from the repetitive patterns of emotional disconnect, that lead to fights or deadening silence. As a couples' therapist with an advanced training in Gottman therapy, I integrate it in my work when needed. My approach to individual treatment is Internal Family Systems (IFS) where you get to know your inner world, become more present, less reactive, and more capable of self-healing. I work both with monogamous and consensual non-monogamous relationships.

Whether you are new to therapy or continuing therapy and looking for a new counselor, I understand that transitions are difficult and being vulnerable can take a tremendous amount of courage. I hope to offer you the space where you can feel safe and supported during this transition. I believe that everyone has the opportunity for growth and that we all have the potential to live meaningful, happy lives if we let ourselves. Together, we can explore the challenges that you are facing, and I will provide you with the emotional support and encouragement that is sometimes needed to create positive change.

Clients can expect that I will be curious to understand where they are coming from, their background and what made them who they are today. Working together, my clients and I will go on a journey to explore their past life as well as their dreams and aspirations for the future. I firmly believe all emotions and feelings are there to be welcomed felt and understood.

I have experience working with clients of all ages and from all backgrounds but have a special interest in working with children, adolescents and individuals in early adulthood. I treat depression, anxiety, social anxiety, autism, relationship issues and life transitions. I believe that no matter what difficulties you are experiencing, therapy is a safe space where you can develop tools to create lasting changes in your life and learn to better navigate whatever comes your way.

My counseling approach integrates Cognitive-behavioral, Existential theory, and the Internal Family Systems model. I believe that we are drawn towards our personal version of authenticity. Getting to know yourself can be a transcendental experience, and it lays the foundation for creating healthy connections with others. I am always drawn back to the phrase in the safety video before a plane takes off: put your own oxygen mask on before helping others. We cannot build strong relationships with others until we build a solid foundation with ourselves.

Sometimes in life we feel disconnected from ourselves and the people we love most. We feel a strong desire for change whether we know exactly what that change is yet or not. At times that change is forced upon us due to a loss of some kind in which we find ourselves grieving and in pain. Or the change we want feels unacceptable and risky. As a therapist, I believe in the transformative power of change. I believe we all possess internal wisdom and the ability to change in ways that are needed and desired. I am also aware that change can be scary and feel impossible at times.

You deserve to feel well; Let's get you there. Our work together is designed to cultivate greater contentment in your life. We all experience challenge, often around our relationships, our work, our health, and caring for our children and loved ones. These experiences can provoke anxiety, fear and uncertainty. Having a safe, nonjudgmental space in which to work through these moments can be profoundly helpful and often facilitate swifter resolution. I am trained in a wide number of modalities including EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems) Relational and Psychodynamic psychotherapy, among others.

I have helped many clients address issues that include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, family conflict, identity issues, cultural and intergenerational issues. My specialty is working with PTSD, attachment issues, grief and loss, illness and chronic pain. I am compassionate, nonjudging, and collaborative, and my commitment is to offer a safe space for clients so that they can feel accepted, curious, respected, and understood.

Elizabeth Tullis (Bittiker) is a licensed psychotherapist and Senior Associate Therapist at Tate Psychotherapy. Elizabeth provides both virtual and in-person therapy in New York and utilizes an integrative approach with an emphasis on internal family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy. In her clinical work, Elizabeth helps women, college students and adolescent girls overcome an array of mental health challenges including relational issues, anxiety and self esteem concerns.

I provide attuned and empathic psychotherapy to individuals and groups, offering a warm, curious, creative and even humorous space. I believe the dynamic between client and therapist is one of our most valuable assets in therapy. Each individual brings their own perception of their needs and worldview, so I place great focus on identity, culture, and environment for this space to not only process personal struggles but to also combat oppressive exteriors that compromise our wellbeing. With compassion, energy and curiosity, I show up to meet you where you are to support and hold space for you to feel safe and seen.

You are looking to better understand how your intersecting identities (racial, gender, sexuality, etc) & oppressive systems (racism, patriarchy, capitalism, etc) impact your daily lived experiences. You want to, in a safe space, heal and address traumas that stayed with you. You are interested in learning what narratives are limiting your growth, and in replacing them with liberating, nurturing beliefs about yourself. I work closely with members from the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other oppressed communities. I have extensive experience supporting folks working through cultural, generational, and other differences/gaps with loved ones.