Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Forest Hills, NY
I am a highly intuitive psychologist and professional artist with experience in both private practice and top-tier academic medical settings (e.g., UCSF, Stanford University Medical Center). My style is affirming, holistic, empowering, and warm. As a multi-ethnic, queer therapist, I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ and BIPOC communities. I meet you where you are, offering a deeply attuned, supportive presence to help you navigate major life transitions and times of personal upheaval.
I am a highly intuitive psychologist and professional artist with experience in both private practice and top-tier academic medical settings (e.g., UCSF, Stanford University Medical Center). My style is affirming, holistic, empowering, and warm. As a multi-ethnic, queer therapist, I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ and BIPOC communities. I meet you where you are, offering a deeply attuned, supportive presence to help you navigate major life transitions and times of personal upheaval.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed care, supporting individuals with PTSD, panic disorders, depression, and anxiety related to life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence and provide affirming, culturally responsive care to LGBTQ+ clients. I am trained in EMDR and couples therapy, helping clients process trauma and strengthen relationships. I offer services in English and Urdu to ensure accessibility. My goal is for clients to feel empowered, supported, and challenged to grow beyond each session.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed care, supporting individuals with PTSD, panic disorders, depression, and anxiety related to life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence and provide affirming, culturally responsive care to LGBTQ+ clients. I am trained in EMDR and couples therapy, helping clients process trauma and strengthen relationships. I offer services in English and Urdu to ensure accessibility. My goal is for clients to feel empowered, supported, and challenged to grow beyond each session.
I pull from evidence-based practices such as Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), while I also have strong foundations in body-based therapies and contemplative practices.
I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor, trained dance/movement therapist, and empowerment coach. Over the past fifteen years, I've worked with diverse populations in a number of different settings including community mental health, residential rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and correctional facilities. With extensive training in the treatment of trauma, I’ve had the honor of working alongside women, BIPOC, adult survivors, queer communities, immigrants, refugees, and survivors of state and non-state torture. These experiences inform how I show up, bringing care, humility, and unwavering respect for each person’s story.
I pull from evidence-based practices such as Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), while I also have strong foundations in body-based therapies and contemplative practices.
I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor, trained dance/movement therapist, and empowerment coach. Over the past fifteen years, I've worked with diverse populations in a number of different settings including community mental health, residential rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and correctional facilities. With extensive training in the treatment of trauma, I’ve had the honor of working alongside women, BIPOC, adult survivors, queer communities, immigrants, refugees, and survivors of state and non-state torture. These experiences inform how I show up, bringing care, humility, and unwavering respect for each person’s story.
Hi, I'm Dr Nikki Pison. I'm a licensed psychologist who focuses on helping clients experience greater fulfillment in life. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where we can tackle the challenges you’re facing by finding the patterns that may be holding you back. Together, we’ll build practical skills to help you feel better and develop new ways of reacting to your thoughts and emotions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’ll be here to guide and support you throughout.
Hi, I'm Dr Nikki Pison. I'm a licensed psychologist who focuses on helping clients experience greater fulfillment in life. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where we can tackle the challenges you’re facing by finding the patterns that may be holding you back. Together, we’ll build practical skills to help you feel better and develop new ways of reacting to your thoughts and emotions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’ll be here to guide and support you throughout.
I enjoy the Hakomi method and bridging understanding with parts of the self through Internal Family Systems - parts work.
As a first-generation Haitian American woman, I experienced and witnessed the profound impact of this cultural intersectionality of my life. It influenced how I approached relationships and made me acutely aware of the glass ceiling faced by women, particularly those of Black or Brown heritage. It taught me empathy and compassion for my mother and grandmother-navigating mountain-like challenges such as language barriers. This realization spurred me to challenge stereotypes, break barriers, and address intergenerational trauma.
I enjoy the Hakomi method and bridging understanding with parts of the self through Internal Family Systems - parts work.
As a first-generation Haitian American woman, I experienced and witnessed the profound impact of this cultural intersectionality of my life. It influenced how I approached relationships and made me acutely aware of the glass ceiling faced by women, particularly those of Black or Brown heritage. It taught me empathy and compassion for my mother and grandmother-navigating mountain-like challenges such as language barriers. This realization spurred me to challenge stereotypes, break barriers, and address intergenerational trauma.
For people who struggle with addiction and other self-harming behaviors, I use IFS, Motivational Interviewing and somatic approaches to help you understand the roots and functions of these behaviors.
Many people find themselves acting against their own better judgment and best interests without knowing why. The focus of my practice is to help you know yourself better - your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It's the first step towards making choices that improve the quality of your life. Once you have more awareness of why you react to certain people, places and things in ways that can feel extreme, it’s important to understand how your coping strategies, while helpful in the past, may be causing problems in the present. Then we'll work to build new coping strategies that keep you grounded and make it easier to reach your goals.
For people who struggle with addiction and other self-harming behaviors, I use IFS, Motivational Interviewing and somatic approaches to help you understand the roots and functions of these behaviors.
Many people find themselves acting against their own better judgment and best interests without knowing why. The focus of my practice is to help you know yourself better - your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It's the first step towards making choices that improve the quality of your life. Once you have more awareness of why you react to certain people, places and things in ways that can feel extreme, it’s important to understand how your coping strategies, while helpful in the past, may be causing problems in the present. Then we'll work to build new coping strategies that keep you grounded and make it easier to reach your goals.
In individual therapy I use an integrative approach based on the client's needs including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic therapy, psychanalysis, and talk therapy.
Feeling disconnected from someone you love – or from your most authentic self – can feel so defeating. Do you and your partner have a lot of love but find yourselves struggling with communication? Do you want to regain intimacy and closeness with one another? Are you someone looking to decrease anxiety and people-pleasing behaviors and increase self-esteem?
In individual therapy I use an integrative approach based on the client's needs including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic therapy, psychanalysis, and talk therapy.
Feeling disconnected from someone you love – or from your most authentic self – can feel so defeating. Do you and your partner have a lot of love but find yourselves struggling with communication? Do you want to regain intimacy and closeness with one another? Are you someone looking to decrease anxiety and people-pleasing behaviors and increase self-esteem?
I primarily use CBT and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help you understand how trauma shapes thoughts, emotions, and protective patterns.
My ideal client feels stuck in survival mode. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional numbness, overthinking, or patterns in relationships that trace back to earlier experiences. They often appear high-functioning but feel overwhelmed internally, constantly bracing for something to go wrong. Triggers feel bigger than they “should,” and rest rarely feels restful. They want to understand why their nervous system reacts so strongly and learn how to move through life feeling steadier, more present, and less shaped by the past.
I primarily use CBT and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help you understand how trauma shapes thoughts, emotions, and protective patterns.
My ideal client feels stuck in survival mode. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional numbness, overthinking, or patterns in relationships that trace back to earlier experiences. They often appear high-functioning but feel overwhelmed internally, constantly bracing for something to go wrong. Triggers feel bigger than they “should,” and rest rarely feels restful. They want to understand why their nervous system reacts so strongly and learn how to move through life feeling steadier, more present, and less shaped by the past.
Welcome! My name is Daniel, and I’m a licensed mental health counselor. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who struggle with mood disorders; self-criticism and perfectionism that feels constant or harsh; emotions that feel intense, confusing, or hard to manage; and relationship patterns that repeat, such as difficulty setting boundaries, people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or fear of rejection.
Welcome! My name is Daniel, and I’m a licensed mental health counselor. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who struggle with mood disorders; self-criticism and perfectionism that feels constant or harsh; emotions that feel intense, confusing, or hard to manage; and relationship patterns that repeat, such as difficulty setting boundaries, people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or fear of rejection.
Immigration Evaluations- Evaluaciones Inmigracion
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Forest Hills, NY 11375
N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, 601 Waiver/Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa. Spanish/English. Immigration Psychological Evaluations (USCIS). Evaluaciones psicológicas para inmigración. Bariatric Surgery Clearance Evaluations.
I am a NY Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience, offering thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive evaluations in a safe, supportive space. I integrate trauma-informed care to support USCIS petitions. Expert evaluations, credible, exhaustive assessment reports. Attorney approved.
N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, 601 Waiver/Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa. Spanish/English. Immigration Psychological Evaluations (USCIS). Evaluaciones psicológicas para inmigración. Bariatric Surgery Clearance Evaluations.
I am a NY Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience, offering thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive evaluations in a safe, supportive space. I integrate trauma-informed care to support USCIS petitions. Expert evaluations, credible, exhaustive assessment reports. Attorney approved.
Are you looking for support/advice around a concern in your life? Let's see if we may be a good fit. Our therapy wil focus on moving forward through exploration and feedback. We will also create short and long term goals to work towards together and sustain accountability. Change is achieved through a variety of techniques and I will use a few to aide in modifying thoughts - this is not a one size fits all approach. We will also explore past and present experiences to unravel any roots of your concerns. Finally, our therapy will be most successful when guided by your investment for growth. Here is a little more about my background:
Are you looking for support/advice around a concern in your life? Let's see if we may be a good fit. Our therapy wil focus on moving forward through exploration and feedback. We will also create short and long term goals to work towards together and sustain accountability. Change is achieved through a variety of techniques and I will use a few to aide in modifying thoughts - this is not a one size fits all approach. We will also explore past and present experiences to unravel any roots of your concerns. Finally, our therapy will be most successful when guided by your investment for growth. Here is a little more about my background:
If you are anxious, depressed, have memories or experiences that haunt you, I can help you. I use a variety of approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive, EMDR and hypnosis. Patients have told me that I am supportive, a good listener, genuine, energetic and determined. I am easy to get along with and you will feel comfortable the first session. In addition, I effectively treat couples in crisis, career issues and relationship problems. I am affordable and accept most insurance.
If you are anxious, depressed, have memories or experiences that haunt you, I can help you. I use a variety of approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive, EMDR and hypnosis. Patients have told me that I am supportive, a good listener, genuine, energetic and determined. I am easy to get along with and you will feel comfortable the first session. In addition, I effectively treat couples in crisis, career issues and relationship problems. I am affordable and accept most insurance.
My approach combines my training and experience in the modalities of ACT, IFS, DBT, EMDR, and gestalt therapy.
I'm a psychotherapist practicing individual therapy for adults children and adolescents in NY state. I specialize in providing treatment to people who struggle with eating disorders. I offer a blended approach to therapy that integrates both psycho-dynamic and cognitive modalities. And I offer psychotherapy to people struggling with life transitions, mood disorders, breakthrough anxiety, and complex trauma.
My approach combines my training and experience in the modalities of ACT, IFS, DBT, EMDR, and gestalt therapy.
I'm a psychotherapist practicing individual therapy for adults children and adolescents in NY state. I specialize in providing treatment to people who struggle with eating disorders. I offer a blended approach to therapy that integrates both psycho-dynamic and cognitive modalities. And I offer psychotherapy to people struggling with life transitions, mood disorders, breakthrough anxiety, and complex trauma.
I utilize an integrative approach and often incorporate modalities such as ACT and IFS, with consent from you.
The path to healing is not always easy, but you don’t need to do it alone. I am here to be your guide, your support, your resource, and your co-conspirator. As a QTBIPOC, 1.5-generation Japanese American immigrant I am familiar with the stresses, struggles and challenges of migration, acculturation, and racialization and the labor of masking and performing identity to survive.
I utilize an integrative approach and often incorporate modalities such as ACT and IFS, with consent from you.
The path to healing is not always easy, but you don’t need to do it alone. I am here to be your guide, your support, your resource, and your co-conspirator. As a QTBIPOC, 1.5-generation Japanese American immigrant I am familiar with the stresses, struggles and challenges of migration, acculturation, and racialization and the labor of masking and performing identity to survive.
Each of us has an innate capacity to create meaningful and lasting change. I see the therapeutic relationship as one where that inner strength is recognized and nurtured, through trust and unconditional empathy. I create a space where thoughts and feelings can be unburdened, and in that process patterns can be explored and new perspectives generated, all towards healing and thriving. Self-compassion and reflection are foundational in building resilience, and I empower my clients to uncover their own abilities in coping, adapting, and overcoming the hardships they may face.
Each of us has an innate capacity to create meaningful and lasting change. I see the therapeutic relationship as one where that inner strength is recognized and nurtured, through trust and unconditional empathy. I create a space where thoughts and feelings can be unburdened, and in that process patterns can be explored and new perspectives generated, all towards healing and thriving. Self-compassion and reflection are foundational in building resilience, and I empower my clients to uncover their own abilities in coping, adapting, and overcoming the hardships they may face.
I often will use psychodynamic, relational and IFS.
I’m glad you’re here and prioritizing yourself- even when it is hard. Life can feel overwhelming, especially when global or emotional challenges weigh heavily. You deserve time to slow down, grieve, dream, and reconnect with your inner worth and wisdom. The therapeutic relationship is one where I prioritize authenticity, compassion and understanding. My approach is warm, gentle, and at your pace, offering a nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, I will use a person-centered approach so we can focus on your hopes, address fears or anxieties, and invite compassion and healing in.
I often will use psychodynamic, relational and IFS.
I’m glad you’re here and prioritizing yourself- even when it is hard. Life can feel overwhelming, especially when global or emotional challenges weigh heavily. You deserve time to slow down, grieve, dream, and reconnect with your inner worth and wisdom. The therapeutic relationship is one where I prioritize authenticity, compassion and understanding. My approach is warm, gentle, and at your pace, offering a nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, I will use a person-centered approach so we can focus on your hopes, address fears or anxieties, and invite compassion and healing in.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next, it's time to seek help. Together, we can transform your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. Discussing issues like loss, grief, emotional pain, and stress with a non-judgmental therapist can help you navigate these challenges in a healthy way while feeling supported. You might initially hesitate to seek help for personal matters, but taking that courageous first step can lead you to a better place and a better version of yourself.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next, it's time to seek help. Together, we can transform your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. Discussing issues like loss, grief, emotional pain, and stress with a non-judgmental therapist can help you navigate these challenges in a healthy way while feeling supported. You might initially hesitate to seek help for personal matters, but taking that courageous first step can lead you to a better place and a better version of yourself.
You may be the strong one, the helper, or the one who keeps it all together, yet feel emotionally exhausted, unheard, or unsure how to take care of your needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of family and cultural expectations, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I’m Mery, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist originally from Venezuela. I understand how culture, identity, family dynamics, and personal history can shape our emotional world, sometimes leaving us feeling unseen, disconnected, or emotionally overwhelmed.
You may be the strong one, the helper, or the one who keeps it all together, yet feel emotionally exhausted, unheard, or unsure how to take care of your needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of family and cultural expectations, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I’m Mery, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist originally from Venezuela. I understand how culture, identity, family dynamics, and personal history can shape our emotional world, sometimes leaving us feeling unseen, disconnected, or emotionally overwhelmed.
Rankine's Psychotherapy Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My Name is Cassandra Rankine, I am a Clinical Social Worker that has been working with multiple populations for almost ten years, diagnosing and treating. I utilizing various modalities such as CBT, DBT, Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Therapy just to name a few. Very knowledgeable in working with the mentally ill, long or short-term therapy. I focus on the client's strengths, and cultural sensitivity. Worked with clients who are court and ACS-mandated My knowledge of multiple issues that people face on a daily basis or past trauma allows me to understand and develop a unique approach that best works with clients who seek help.
My Name is Cassandra Rankine, I am a Clinical Social Worker that has been working with multiple populations for almost ten years, diagnosing and treating. I utilizing various modalities such as CBT, DBT, Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Therapy just to name a few. Very knowledgeable in working with the mentally ill, long or short-term therapy. I focus on the client's strengths, and cultural sensitivity. Worked with clients who are court and ACS-mandated My knowledge of multiple issues that people face on a daily basis or past trauma allows me to understand and develop a unique approach that best works with clients who seek help.
I draw on my training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR, and Sensorimotor to support those navigating the lingering effects of trauma, recurring patterns, or stuckness.
What I “actually do” can best be compared to a dance; one in which we harmonize with your distinct personality, narrative, and way of being in the world. Less about giving direct advice, I attune to your rhythms and hold space while you set the pace for growth in ways that feel manageable, embodied, and aligned with who you are.
I draw on my training in Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR, and Sensorimotor to support those navigating the lingering effects of trauma, recurring patterns, or stuckness.
What I “actually do” can best be compared to a dance; one in which we harmonize with your distinct personality, narrative, and way of being in the world. Less about giving direct advice, I attune to your rhythms and hold space while you set the pace for growth in ways that feel manageable, embodied, and aligned with who you are.
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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.