Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Bayside, NY
Alexandra Aguilar, LCSW- Trauma Therapy, EMDR,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, IFS, and EMDR to help you regulate emotions, process past experiences, and build a more grounded, resilient inner world.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults break free from the emotional patterns that keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unseen. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions—with a particular focus on parentification and shame. Many of my clients grew up taking on roles they were never meant to carry, becoming the caretaker, the “strong one,” or the emotional anchor for others. Together, we gently untangle these early adaptations so you can reconnect with your own needs, voice, and sense of self.
I integrate evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, IFS, and EMDR to help you regulate emotions, process past experiences, and build a more grounded, resilient inner world.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults break free from the emotional patterns that keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unseen. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions—with a particular focus on parentification and shame. Many of my clients grew up taking on roles they were never meant to carry, becoming the caretaker, the “strong one,” or the emotional anchor for others. Together, we gently untangle these early adaptations so you can reconnect with your own needs, voice, and sense of self.
Life at times can be difficult turning your world upside down .I offer a direct eclectic experienced approach to psychotherapy to manage and resolve symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression and personal recovery treatment related to addictions and aftercare. I place a strong importance on you feeling safe, heard, and understood in the therapeutic relationship. Each intervention is designed to the unique needs of the client, enhancing personal choice, inner strengths, and self empowerment. Accepting new clients. Weekend appointments available.
Life at times can be difficult turning your world upside down .I offer a direct eclectic experienced approach to psychotherapy to manage and resolve symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression and personal recovery treatment related to addictions and aftercare. I place a strong importance on you feeling safe, heard, and understood in the therapeutic relationship. Each intervention is designed to the unique needs of the client, enhancing personal choice, inner strengths, and self empowerment. Accepting new clients. Weekend appointments available.
Using play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), I help children better understand their feelings while supporting parents in strengthening connection at home.
I specialize in supporting children, tweens, and teens (ages 4-16) who experience the world deeply. Whether they are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or navigating big emotions, I provide a warm, playful environment where children can express themselves freely through talk, play, and creativity.
My goal is to help each child feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore their emotions, build confidence, and develop the tools they need to thrive at home, school, and beyond.
Using play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), I help children better understand their feelings while supporting parents in strengthening connection at home.
I specialize in supporting children, tweens, and teens (ages 4-16) who experience the world deeply. Whether they are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or navigating big emotions, I provide a warm, playful environment where children can express themselves freely through talk, play, and creativity.
My goal is to help each child feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore their emotions, build confidence, and develop the tools they need to thrive at home, school, and beyond.
Do you want to self-love better? Relationship better? Feel empowered and grounded? Love and be loved with confidence? Start over in a new career or new partnership? End negative patterns that stunt you?
“Health” truly “is wealth,” and we’re fortunate to enjoy the biggest humankind awareness to date that this too includes mental health.
Do you want to self-love better? Relationship better? Feel empowered and grounded? Love and be loved with confidence? Start over in a new career or new partnership? End negative patterns that stunt you?
“Health” truly “is wealth,” and we’re fortunate to enjoy the biggest humankind awareness to date that this too includes mental health.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, family discord, relationship issues or a life change, you are taking an important first step in improving your overall well-being. I will provide empathetic guidance towards coping and healing. Together, we will address your concerns, build upon your strengths, and discover better ways to help you find meaning and balance in your life, even when life demands feel overwhelming. With me, you will find a safe, accepting environment with a fresh perspective. We will work together to develop your potential and identify healthy coping skills.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, family discord, relationship issues or a life change, you are taking an important first step in improving your overall well-being. I will provide empathetic guidance towards coping and healing. Together, we will address your concerns, build upon your strengths, and discover better ways to help you find meaning and balance in your life, even when life demands feel overwhelming. With me, you will find a safe, accepting environment with a fresh perspective. We will work together to develop your potential and identify healthy coping skills.
I am level 2 trained in Internal Family Systems( parts work).
You’ve found a safe place to land; a mindful space to reconnect with yourself and begin again.
As a first-generation Asian American therapist and meditation instructor, I understand how complex it can feel to navigate multiple identities while trying to stay grounded. You may be holding so much for others that you’ve lost touch with your own stillness. My work weaves together mindfulness, compassion, and evidence-based care to help you return to presence, remember who you are beneath the noise, and find a balance that feels both peaceful and real.
I am level 2 trained in Internal Family Systems( parts work).
You’ve found a safe place to land; a mindful space to reconnect with yourself and begin again.
As a first-generation Asian American therapist and meditation instructor, I understand how complex it can feel to navigate multiple identities while trying to stay grounded. You may be holding so much for others that you’ve lost touch with your own stillness. My work weaves together mindfulness, compassion, and evidence-based care to help you return to presence, remember who you are beneath the noise, and find a balance that feels both peaceful and real.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, or a difficult life transition? I help teens, adults, couples, and LGBTQ+ individuals build emotional stability, improve coping skills, and create meaningful change. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, men's issues and life transitions. The people I support feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or conflict in relationships and are looking for practical ways to feel more grounded and in control. My approach is collaborative, supportive and skills-based.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, or a difficult life transition? I help teens, adults, couples, and LGBTQ+ individuals build emotional stability, improve coping skills, and create meaningful change. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, men's issues and life transitions. The people I support feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or conflict in relationships and are looking for practical ways to feel more grounded and in control. My approach is collaborative, supportive and skills-based.
Hi! I'm “Dee” Michel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. I'm the Clinic Director of a Group Practice, Ellie Mental Health- Great Neck/Manhasset. I have over 25 years of experience, and extensive experience assisting those navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and chemical dependency. My relaxed and conversational approach focuses on the holistic needs of each individual. I specialize in men’s issues, as well as struggles related to careers, relationships, self-esteem and intimacy.
Hi! I'm “Dee” Michel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. I'm the Clinic Director of a Group Practice, Ellie Mental Health- Great Neck/Manhasset. I have over 25 years of experience, and extensive experience assisting those navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and chemical dependency. My relaxed and conversational approach focuses on the holistic needs of each individual. I specialize in men’s issues, as well as struggles related to careers, relationships, self-esteem and intimacy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping clients move toward their best and most authentic selves. I strive to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and supportive, where you can openly share your experiences and feel truly heard. I believe meaningful change happens when trust and empathy are at the center of the therapeutic relationship, and I work intentionally to build that foundation with every client.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping clients move toward their best and most authentic selves. I strive to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and supportive, where you can openly share your experiences and feel truly heard. I believe meaningful change happens when trust and empathy are at the center of the therapeutic relationship, and I work intentionally to build that foundation with every client.
We all have difficulties at times.
Depression, anxiety or the stresses
of everyday life. I can work with you on these issues or difficulties
with relationships
in various parts of your life
and assist in achieving your
personal life goals.
We all have difficulties at times.
Depression, anxiety or the stresses
of everyday life. I can work with you on these issues or difficulties
with relationships
in various parts of your life
and assist in achieving your
personal life goals.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I help individuals gain clarity, confidence, and control through personalized therapy tailored to their unique needs. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients create meaningful and lasting change.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I help individuals gain clarity, confidence, and control through personalized therapy tailored to their unique needs. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients create meaningful and lasting change.
Ellie Mental Health Manhasset / Great Neck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
We have immediate openings with an amazing team of therapists! Ellie Mental Health in Manhasset / Great Neck, New York, is proud to serve the Long Island community, dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible for all. We believe in a stigma-free, judgment-free environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves. Mental health care is for everyone—it’s a vital part of holistic wellness. Whether you’re facing life’s challenges or just want to check in on your well-being, confidential support from our compassionate, qualified therapists can help you become your best self.
We have immediate openings with an amazing team of therapists! Ellie Mental Health in Manhasset / Great Neck, New York, is proud to serve the Long Island community, dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible for all. We believe in a stigma-free, judgment-free environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves. Mental health care is for everyone—it’s a vital part of holistic wellness. Whether you’re facing life’s challenges or just want to check in on your well-being, confidential support from our compassionate, qualified therapists can help you become your best self.
We all experience life challenges and emotional distress. While we may have been encouraged to believe in the importance of handling things independently, that belief can actually cause more pressure and result in a less secure feeling. The stronger path to a solution may be found with the help of someone else, but who do you turn to? Family and friends often think they know what's best without really attending to your personal preferences, and others may overreact or simply not understand. I can offer you a place that is emotionally safe to explore your difficulties and to build your strengths.
We all experience life challenges and emotional distress. While we may have been encouraged to believe in the importance of handling things independently, that belief can actually cause more pressure and result in a less secure feeling. The stronger path to a solution may be found with the help of someone else, but who do you turn to? Family and friends often think they know what's best without really attending to your personal preferences, and others may overreact or simply not understand. I can offer you a place that is emotionally safe to explore your difficulties and to build your strengths.
I’m currently accepting new clients and work with individuals (ages 15+), couples, and families coping with trauma, anxiety, and substance-related challenges. Whether you’re navigating relationship patterns, parenting stress, or life transitions, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most. I work in a warm, collaborative, and compassionate way.
My areas of focus include anxiety, substance use, trauma, parenting challenges, identity development in young adults, gambling, and the experiences of immigrants, neurodiverse clients, and those living within cross-cultural identities.
I’m currently accepting new clients and work with individuals (ages 15+), couples, and families coping with trauma, anxiety, and substance-related challenges. Whether you’re navigating relationship patterns, parenting stress, or life transitions, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most. I work in a warm, collaborative, and compassionate way.
My areas of focus include anxiety, substance use, trauma, parenting challenges, identity development in young adults, gambling, and the experiences of immigrants, neurodiverse clients, and those living within cross-cultural identities.
As an EMDR-trained therapist, I like to view our work as a focused workout for your mind and emotions. Just as physical exercise strengthens your body, therapy helps nurture your mental well-being by engaging directly with the roots of your emotional challenges.
As an EMDR-trained therapist, I like to view our work as a focused workout for your mind and emotions. Just as physical exercise strengthens your body, therapy helps nurture your mental well-being by engaging directly with the roots of your emotional challenges.
Do you often play REMs soundtrack: “It’s the end of the world as we know it” in your head constantly? I get it… life is scary now and it feels unpredictable, chaotic, and you despair. Keeping all this bottled up isn’t serving you well though. There is no gold medal for doing it on your own. Whether you are struggling with constant racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, parent/child dynamics, marriage difficulties, flashbacks, triggers, depressive symptoms caused by trauma, you deserve to be SEEN and HEARD. I have a nifty toolbox and I blend a variety of proven techniques to get you off the merry-go-round,
Do you often play REMs soundtrack: “It’s the end of the world as we know it” in your head constantly? I get it… life is scary now and it feels unpredictable, chaotic, and you despair. Keeping all this bottled up isn’t serving you well though. There is no gold medal for doing it on your own. Whether you are struggling with constant racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, parent/child dynamics, marriage difficulties, flashbacks, triggers, depressive symptoms caused by trauma, you deserve to be SEEN and HEARD. I have a nifty toolbox and I blend a variety of proven techniques to get you off the merry-go-round,
Love and life don’t come with a manual—but therapy can help you write yours. I’m Anna Richards, LMFT, supporting individuals and couples through dating, premarital prep, marriage, parenthood, and communication struggles.
Love and life don’t come with a manual—but therapy can help you write yours. I’m Anna Richards, LMFT, supporting individuals and couples through dating, premarital prep, marriage, parenthood, and communication struggles.
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
Utilizing modalities such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), I tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs.
I use a variety of therapy approaches in my work. While my early training was in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am drawing mainly on the following approaches: 1. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) 2. EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) 3. IFS (Internal Family Therapy). My clinical work is informed by Polyvagal Theory and attachment science.
Utilizing modalities such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS), I tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs.
I use a variety of therapy approaches in my work. While my early training was in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am drawing mainly on the following approaches: 1. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) 2. EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) 3. IFS (Internal Family Therapy). My clinical work is informed by Polyvagal Theory and attachment science.
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My name is Stacey Blume Frankel and I'm the lead psychotherapist at Keta Medical Center. Our medically supervised offices in New York and New Jersey accept insurance and utilize Ketamine Infusion Treatments (IV) and Spravato (nasal) as well as regular medication management in order to address a variety of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I specialize in ketamine preparation, intention setting, and integration sessions. I have extensive experience helping clients access their own inner healers to 'get unstuck' through traditional psychotherapy and utilizing action oriented coaching techniques.
My name is Stacey Blume Frankel and I'm the lead psychotherapist at Keta Medical Center. Our medically supervised offices in New York and New Jersey accept insurance and utilize Ketamine Infusion Treatments (IV) and Spravato (nasal) as well as regular medication management in order to address a variety of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I specialize in ketamine preparation, intention setting, and integration sessions. I have extensive experience helping clients access their own inner healers to 'get unstuck' through traditional psychotherapy and utilizing action oriented coaching techniques.
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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.