Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Floral Park, NY
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your relationships, or navigating a life transition, you are not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a warm and supportive space where we can focus on finding helpful strategies and deeper healing. I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family and relationship stressors, and maternal mental health issues. I draw from evidence-based strategies that are tailored to meet your unique needs. Sessions are available in both English and Spanish, and I welcome people from all cultural and life backgrounds.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your relationships, or navigating a life transition, you are not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a warm and supportive space where we can focus on finding helpful strategies and deeper healing. I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family and relationship stressors, and maternal mental health issues. I draw from evidence-based strategies that are tailored to meet your unique needs. Sessions are available in both English and Spanish, and I welcome people from all cultural and life backgrounds.
I’m a therapist with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University. I chose this path because I believe in the power of genuine connection and the healing that comes from feeling truly seen and supported. Helping others navigate their struggles isn’t just what I do — it’s my purpose.
My journey into this field is deeply personal. During a challenging time in my life, I turned to shows and other media that explored the importance of friendship and trust — helping me recognize the value of true connection, emotional resilience, and believing in yourself. These lessons stayed with me and now guide the work I do with
I’m a therapist with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University. I chose this path because I believe in the power of genuine connection and the healing that comes from feeling truly seen and supported. Helping others navigate their struggles isn’t just what I do — it’s my purpose.
My journey into this field is deeply personal. During a challenging time in my life, I turned to shows and other media that explored the importance of friendship and trust — helping me recognize the value of true connection, emotional resilience, and believing in yourself. These lessons stayed with me and now guide the work I do with
You are not too much. Nor is what you have been through too much. If you struggle with gender or sexuality, a history of sexual violence, feelings of isolation or rejection, or other forms of lasting trauma, I can help. If you feel hopeless, lost, alone, stuck, or afraid, we can work together to get things back on track, and to help you feel like your life is meaningful and worthwhile.
You are not too much. Nor is what you have been through too much. If you struggle with gender or sexuality, a history of sexual violence, feelings of isolation or rejection, or other forms of lasting trauma, I can help. If you feel hopeless, lost, alone, stuck, or afraid, we can work together to get things back on track, and to help you feel like your life is meaningful and worthwhile.
The therapeutic process is often perceived as daunting and intimidating. I provide a nonjudgmental and comfortable therapeutic environment for all individuals so that we can take on this journey together.
This allows for you to feel heard, accepted and seen. As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach emphasizing a client-centered framework and strengths based values.
Additionally I draw from therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. In our sessions, my aim is to provide you support and to assist you to process events or understand emotions.
The therapeutic process is often perceived as daunting and intimidating. I provide a nonjudgmental and comfortable therapeutic environment for all individuals so that we can take on this journey together.
This allows for you to feel heard, accepted and seen. As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach emphasizing a client-centered framework and strengths based values.
Additionally I draw from therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. In our sessions, my aim is to provide you support and to assist you to process events or understand emotions.
Seeking help can feel overwhelming, and it's important to find support that aligns with your needs. I work with individuals to navigate challenges such as anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, depression, trauma, and more. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your concerns and work towards a more fulfilling life. I use warmth, compassion, and curiosity to create a collaborative environment where clients can develop self-awareness, recognize unproductive patterns, and explore complex emotions for empowerment and healing.
Seeking help can feel overwhelming, and it's important to find support that aligns with your needs. I work with individuals to navigate challenges such as anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, depression, trauma, and more. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your concerns and work towards a more fulfilling life. I use warmth, compassion, and curiosity to create a collaborative environment where clients can develop self-awareness, recognize unproductive patterns, and explore complex emotions for empowerment and healing.
My aim as a mental health counselor is to create an empathetic and curiosity-driven environment for clients to pursue and explore growth, well-being, and authenticity. The foundations of my practice are rooted in being queer-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that works towards clients’ goals by examining emotions, unconscious beliefs, the mind-body connection, and relational patterns.
My aim as a mental health counselor is to create an empathetic and curiosity-driven environment for clients to pursue and explore growth, well-being, and authenticity. The foundations of my practice are rooted in being queer-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that works towards clients’ goals by examining emotions, unconscious beliefs, the mind-body connection, and relational patterns.
Maybe recently your life hasn’t been going the way you envisioned. Maybe you are struggling with a new challenging situation in the face of a big change. Maybe a relatively small issue has become what your daily life is now centered on. Or, maybe you can’t put your finger on what is bothering you, but you haven’t been yourself lately. It can feel like “no one knows how this feels”, or “things could get worse”, but it can also feel like “I’ve already wasted so much time”. You are here and I want to be the first person to welcome you in taking the first step toward finding whatever it is you are looking for.
Maybe recently your life hasn’t been going the way you envisioned. Maybe you are struggling with a new challenging situation in the face of a big change. Maybe a relatively small issue has become what your daily life is now centered on. Or, maybe you can’t put your finger on what is bothering you, but you haven’t been yourself lately. It can feel like “no one knows how this feels”, or “things could get worse”, but it can also feel like “I’ve already wasted so much time”. You are here and I want to be the first person to welcome you in taking the first step toward finding whatever it is you are looking for.
I am James Cherry, a trauma-certified, DBT-certified therapist and clinical supervisor specializing in complex trauma, personality disorders, and relational healing. With a background as a high school educator, I bring a deep passion for learning, psychoeducation, and accessible care into therapy. My practice is neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and rooted in evidence-based care that fosters resilience, clarity, connection, and lifelong growth.
I am James Cherry, a trauma-certified, DBT-certified therapist and clinical supervisor specializing in complex trauma, personality disorders, and relational healing. With a background as a high school educator, I bring a deep passion for learning, psychoeducation, and accessible care into therapy. My practice is neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and rooted in evidence-based care that fosters resilience, clarity, connection, and lifelong growth.
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Whether anxiety feels overwhelming, past trauma continues to affect your daily life, or a major transition has left you feeling off balance, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with individuals who are ready to break free from unhelpful patterns and cultivate greater stability, self-awareness, and confidence. Together, we explore practical strategies and supportive tools to navigate challenges, foster healing, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
Whether anxiety feels overwhelming, past trauma continues to affect your daily life, or a major transition has left you feeling off balance, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with individuals who are ready to break free from unhelpful patterns and cultivate greater stability, self-awareness, and confidence. Together, we explore practical strategies and supportive tools to navigate challenges, foster healing, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
My style is warm and curious and draw on psychodynamic frameworks, AEDP, IFS, and EMDR in my work.
The decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but once you begin you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported, and challenged is central to this process. I've been fortunate to work with a wide range of people, including those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, sexual issues, sexual and gender identity exploration, health concerns, artistic blockages, addiction, parenting, and fertility issues.
My style is warm and curious and draw on psychodynamic frameworks, AEDP, IFS, and EMDR in my work.
The decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but once you begin you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported, and challenged is central to this process. I've been fortunate to work with a wide range of people, including those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, sexual issues, sexual and gender identity exploration, health concerns, artistic blockages, addiction, parenting, and fertility issues.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I can also conduct therapy sessions in Japanese.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I can also conduct therapy sessions in Japanese.
I am a relational therapist, which means I focus on connection, attunement, and the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I help adults navigate trauma, PTSD, betrayal, attachment wounds, and intimacy or sexual health challenges, including how these show up in the body, nervous system, and relationships. Together, we attune to your unique rhythms, using somatic interventions, mindfulness, and integrative approaches to build safety, resilience, and healing that honors your body, health, and lived experience.
I am a relational therapist, which means I focus on connection, attunement, and the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I help adults navigate trauma, PTSD, betrayal, attachment wounds, and intimacy or sexual health challenges, including how these show up in the body, nervous system, and relationships. Together, we attune to your unique rhythms, using somatic interventions, mindfulness, and integrative approaches to build safety, resilience, and healing that honors your body, health, and lived experience.
Hi, I'm Johanny Peña, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate while also being direct when needed. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported without judgment.
Together, we'll explore both the practical challenges you're facing today and the deeper patterns that may be contributing to them.
Hi, I'm Johanny Peña, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate while also being direct when needed. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported without judgment.
Together, we'll explore both the practical challenges you're facing today and the deeper patterns that may be contributing to them.
Working as an ACT, IFS, and ERP-based clinician, I prioritize making space for all parts of you.
By combining the approaches of ACT, IFS, ERP, and MBSR, I tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique needs, identity, and goals. I work through trauma-informed, contemplative, feminist, and humanistic lenses. I have primarily worked with populations of intersecting and marginalized identities, and social justice is a fundamental aspect of my framework.
Working as an ACT, IFS, and ERP-based clinician, I prioritize making space for all parts of you.
By combining the approaches of ACT, IFS, ERP, and MBSR, I tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique needs, identity, and goals. I work through trauma-informed, contemplative, feminist, and humanistic lenses. I have primarily worked with populations of intersecting and marginalized identities, and social justice is a fundamental aspect of my framework.
If you grew up navigating multiple cultures or carrying family expectations, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or hopeless. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges that are often shaped by immigrant family dynamics.
Therapy is your safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your story and reconnect with yourself. There are many ways we can work together to help you feel empowered and gain strategies to move forward with hope. Reach out for a free consultation to see if we could be a good fit!
If you grew up navigating multiple cultures or carrying family expectations, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or hopeless. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges that are often shaped by immigrant family dynamics.
Therapy is your safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your story and reconnect with yourself. There are many ways we can work together to help you feel empowered and gain strategies to move forward with hope. Reach out for a free consultation to see if we could be a good fit!
Specializing in trauma-informed and empirically supported interventions, I employ a range of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems and trauma-focused therapy.
As a practitioner, I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. I cultivate a safe, collaborative space for clients to explore behaviors and emotional patterns, helping to identify and build on existing strengths. I believe that challenges offer important information that, once explored and understood, can lead to self-empowerment.
Specializing in trauma-informed and empirically supported interventions, I employ a range of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems and trauma-focused therapy.
As a practitioner, I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. I cultivate a safe, collaborative space for clients to explore behaviors and emotional patterns, helping to identify and build on existing strengths. I believe that challenges offer important information that, once explored and understood, can lead to self-empowerment.
Having lived between cultures, I understand what it’s like to feel split—to belong everywhere and nowhere at once. My work explores how relationships, culture, emotions, and survival strategies shape who you are. I don’t shy away from the messy or uncomfortable. Together, we’ll uncover what feels stuck and empower what’s ready to emerge—so you can move through the world with more freedom, connection, and self-trust. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, oppression, life transitions, identity and relationship challenges.
Having lived between cultures, I understand what it’s like to feel split—to belong everywhere and nowhere at once. My work explores how relationships, culture, emotions, and survival strategies shape who you are. I don’t shy away from the messy or uncomfortable. Together, we’ll uncover what feels stuck and empower what’s ready to emerge—so you can move through the world with more freedom, connection, and self-trust. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, oppression, life transitions, identity and relationship challenges.
Hello, and welcome! Please, come on in and take a seat in my virtual office. I want to begin by applauding you for recognizing the areas in your life that may not be aligning with your vision and for taking the courageous steps to initiate change. Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, managing neurodivergence, dealing with trauma, facing LGBTQIA-related challenges, or even experiencing all of the above, please know that you are not alone in your journey. My goal is to help you navigate the unique obstacles that can arise from living in a society that may not always provide the support you need.
Hello, and welcome! Please, come on in and take a seat in my virtual office. I want to begin by applauding you for recognizing the areas in your life that may not be aligning with your vision and for taking the courageous steps to initiate change. Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, managing neurodivergence, dealing with trauma, facing LGBTQIA-related challenges, or even experiencing all of the above, please know that you are not alone in your journey. My goal is to help you navigate the unique obstacles that can arise from living in a society that may not always provide the support you need.
Are you experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression? Are they causing you to have difficulty with your relationships, work, or self-esteem? Most of us struggle with these obstacles at some point in our lives but you shouldn't have to manage them alone. Therapy can be a great support for anyone, especially if you are looking to vent, be heard, and feel understood.
Are you experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression? Are they causing you to have difficulty with your relationships, work, or self-esteem? Most of us struggle with these obstacles at some point in our lives but you shouldn't have to manage them alone. Therapy can be a great support for anyone, especially if you are looking to vent, be heard, and feel understood.
Is your relationship stressful? I have helped hundreds of couples with communication issues, infidelity, and emotional detachment. I also specialize in performance enhancement for high achievers in finance, tech, energy, politics, and sports. Set up a free consultation to see if I can be of service to you.
Is your relationship stressful? I have helped hundreds of couples with communication issues, infidelity, and emotional detachment. I also specialize in performance enhancement for high achievers in finance, tech, energy, politics, and sports. Set up a free consultation to see if I can be of service to you.
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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.