Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Long Island City, NY
Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, struggling in relationships, or simply not feeling like yourself, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m a licensed psychologist in New York working virtually with adolescents and adults. I believe deeply in the healing power of connection. When you feel understood and supported, real change becomes possible.
Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, struggling in relationships, or simply not feeling like yourself, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m a licensed psychologist in New York working virtually with adolescents and adults. I believe deeply in the healing power of connection. When you feel understood and supported, real change becomes possible.
Is your screen time creeping up as you scroll mindlessly, trying to numb the stress? Do you feel stuck, weighed down by uncertainty about the future or disconnected in your relationships? Therapy can help you untangle the emotions and patterns that keep you feeling overwhelmed or isolated. Together, we’ll put words to the feelings you might not fully understand yet, uncovering how past experiences shape your present struggles. We’ll explore unconscious defenses, childhood influences, and relational patterns that may be holding you back. By bringing awareness to these hidden forces you can begin to make lasting changes.
Is your screen time creeping up as you scroll mindlessly, trying to numb the stress? Do you feel stuck, weighed down by uncertainty about the future or disconnected in your relationships? Therapy can help you untangle the emotions and patterns that keep you feeling overwhelmed or isolated. Together, we’ll put words to the feelings you might not fully understand yet, uncovering how past experiences shape your present struggles. We’ll explore unconscious defenses, childhood influences, and relational patterns that may be holding you back. By bringing awareness to these hidden forces you can begin to make lasting changes.
The sage Lao Tzu said, "At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want". There is a deep drive inside of us to form meaningful connections to ourselves, to family, and to community. This is a journey you do not have to take alone. My clients have come to me when going through such life changes, crisis, burnout, the end of a relationship, or a major job shift. I help them navigate these rocky waters and provide a safe haven for them to be seen, heard, validated, understood, and - if need be - challenged.
The sage Lao Tzu said, "At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want". There is a deep drive inside of us to form meaningful connections to ourselves, to family, and to community. This is a journey you do not have to take alone. My clients have come to me when going through such life changes, crisis, burnout, the end of a relationship, or a major job shift. I help them navigate these rocky waters and provide a safe haven for them to be seen, heard, validated, understood, and - if need be - challenged.
Starting therapy is a powerful step, and I would love to support you on your journey. I work with individuals facing everyday stressors, life transitions, or unresolved experiences from the past that may affect the present. I believe emotional health is just as important as physical health, and together we can create a holistic, collaborative treatment plan that fits your needs. I offer a warm, gentle, and nonjudgmental space and will meet you wherever you are in your process.
Starting therapy is a powerful step, and I would love to support you on your journey. I work with individuals facing everyday stressors, life transitions, or unresolved experiences from the past that may affect the present. I believe emotional health is just as important as physical health, and together we can create a holistic, collaborative treatment plan that fits your needs. I offer a warm, gentle, and nonjudgmental space and will meet you wherever you are in your process.
Are you struggling with events from your past that make it difficult for you to engage in the present? Or wanting to understand why you are not feeling like yourself, and hoping to regain more control over your life? Perhaps you want to change some of your personal relationships or shift generational patterns in your family, or are coping with a big life change, such as a new baby, a changed relationship, or a breakup.
Are you struggling with events from your past that make it difficult for you to engage in the present? Or wanting to understand why you are not feeling like yourself, and hoping to regain more control over your life? Perhaps you want to change some of your personal relationships or shift generational patterns in your family, or are coping with a big life change, such as a new baby, a changed relationship, or a breakup.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Couples Relationship Life Coach, Specialize in Marriage/Couples, Communication, Alcohol, Infidelity, Narcissism & Parenting. We have 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (Male/Female Perspective). Our Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling (We Don't Obsess about your Past). We Provide: Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and Communication. We are Opened: Days, Eve's & Weekends. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriage/Couples, Alcohol & Communication Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Couples Relationship Life Coach, Specialize in Marriage/Couples, Communication, Alcohol, Infidelity, Narcissism & Parenting. We have 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (Male/Female Perspective). Our Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling (We Don't Obsess about your Past). We Provide: Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and Communication. We are Opened: Days, Eve's & Weekends. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriage/Couples, Alcohol & Communication Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program.
I believe in a genuine partnership between a therapist and client and aim to create a safe space full of empathy and curiosity. I find myself drawn to helping people find the tools to more successfully communicate with those they hold dear. There are many unique facets to our individual lives, and each piece has helped to create the person, people, and family that surrounds us today. Approaching therapy with a Marriage and Family Therapy background simply means that I view each individual as part of a whole system, with many influences at play. Family, chosen relationships, and society all affect the choices we make.
I believe in a genuine partnership between a therapist and client and aim to create a safe space full of empathy and curiosity. I find myself drawn to helping people find the tools to more successfully communicate with those they hold dear. There are many unique facets to our individual lives, and each piece has helped to create the person, people, and family that surrounds us today. Approaching therapy with a Marriage and Family Therapy background simply means that I view each individual as part of a whole system, with many influences at play. Family, chosen relationships, and society all affect the choices we make.
I specialize in providing integrated EMDR and IFS to LGBTQ+ youth and adults who are impacted by complex trauma and painful past experiences.
Once a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship is established, I help clients understand the neurobiological impact of trauma, often relieving deeply ingrained self-blame. This work supports insight into how the brain and nervous system respond to stress and trauma, reframing these reactions as natural physiological responses rather than personal flaws.
I specialize in providing integrated EMDR and IFS to LGBTQ+ youth and adults who are impacted by complex trauma and painful past experiences.
Once a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship is established, I help clients understand the neurobiological impact of trauma, often relieving deeply ingrained self-blame. This work supports insight into how the brain and nervous system respond to stress and trauma, reframing these reactions as natural physiological responses rather than personal flaws.
I integrate a number of different modalities; elements of dynamic and cognitive therapies, as well as specialized treatments like EMDR and Internal Family Systems.
After observing the prevalence of trauma, and its impact on daily lives, I undertook training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems ( IFS). I utilize aspects of both modalities, in combination with more traditional ones in my work. In addition to therapy, I also offer neuropsych and personality evaluations. As well as pre-adoptive parental evaluations
I integrate a number of different modalities; elements of dynamic and cognitive therapies, as well as specialized treatments like EMDR and Internal Family Systems.
After observing the prevalence of trauma, and its impact on daily lives, I undertook training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems ( IFS). I utilize aspects of both modalities, in combination with more traditional ones in my work. In addition to therapy, I also offer neuropsych and personality evaluations. As well as pre-adoptive parental evaluations
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in Person-Centered Care (PCC) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adolescents and adults. Through compassionate and respectful therapy, I help you recognize and celebrate your strengths so you can better navigate life’s challenges and move toward a more fulfilling, joyful life.
My specialties include: stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in Person-Centered Care (PCC) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adolescents and adults. Through compassionate and respectful therapy, I help you recognize and celebrate your strengths so you can better navigate life’s challenges and move toward a more fulfilling, joyful life.
My specialties include: stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or the uncertainty of infertility and perinatal challenges. I offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we’ll unpack the patterns, stories, and stressors that may be keeping you stuck, and build practical tools to help you feel more confident, connected, and in control.
I work with adults of all ages with a focus on supporting individuals through life transitions: career burnout, loss, relationship shifts, identity changes, and the complexities of becoming/deciding not to become a parent.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or the uncertainty of infertility and perinatal challenges. I offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we’ll unpack the patterns, stories, and stressors that may be keeping you stuck, and build practical tools to help you feel more confident, connected, and in control.
I work with adults of all ages with a focus on supporting individuals through life transitions: career burnout, loss, relationship shifts, identity changes, and the complexities of becoming/deciding not to become a parent.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of anxiety? Do you feel like everything you try leads to the same result? Whether you have used therapy in the past or have been silently coping yourself; I am here to help you regain control and experience relief from the patterns and habits that are keeping you stuck. While I have experience working with many individuals, I am particularly skilled in the treatment of OCD and anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Built through empathy, respect and non judgment, I will create a safe space for us to work together to address your specific needs.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of anxiety? Do you feel like everything you try leads to the same result? Whether you have used therapy in the past or have been silently coping yourself; I am here to help you regain control and experience relief from the patterns and habits that are keeping you stuck. While I have experience working with many individuals, I am particularly skilled in the treatment of OCD and anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. Built through empathy, respect and non judgment, I will create a safe space for us to work together to address your specific needs.
I am IFS Level 2 trained, blending Art Therapy, sensorimotor, and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), I help my clients bridge logic and felt-sense, fostering deeper clarity and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes—whether you’re navigating relationship challenges or major transitions. You might feel stuck in old patterns or unsure why. Using an attachment lens, I help you explore anxiety, dissociation, and inner conflicts. Together, we’ll bridge what makes sense in your mind with what feels true in your body, building healthier relationships with yourself, your surroundings, and the roles you play. As an immigrant therapist, I connect deeply with BIPOC, first-gen, and Asian American clients through art and talk therapy to heal trauma, anxiety, avoidance, and perfectionism for lasting growth.
I am IFS Level 2 trained, blending Art Therapy, sensorimotor, and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), I help my clients bridge logic and felt-sense, fostering deeper clarity and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes—whether you’re navigating relationship challenges or major transitions. You might feel stuck in old patterns or unsure why. Using an attachment lens, I help you explore anxiety, dissociation, and inner conflicts. Together, we’ll bridge what makes sense in your mind with what feels true in your body, building healthier relationships with yourself, your surroundings, and the roles you play. As an immigrant therapist, I connect deeply with BIPOC, first-gen, and Asian American clients through art and talk therapy to heal trauma, anxiety, avoidance, and perfectionism for lasting growth.
Many people come to therapy when life feels heavy, confusing, or stuck. You may long for change but feel unsure of how to move. My work is about gently opening space for healing and growth by deepening the quality of your relationships with yourself, with others, and with life itself. Relationships can take many forms: your connection to food, your body, sexuality, work, money, or substances. Each carries meaning, and each can be a doorway to greater freedom. With a holistic, trauma-informed lens, I help people soften painful patterns, honor their stories, and create new ways of relating.
Many people come to therapy when life feels heavy, confusing, or stuck. You may long for change but feel unsure of how to move. My work is about gently opening space for healing and growth by deepening the quality of your relationships with yourself, with others, and with life itself. Relationships can take many forms: your connection to food, your body, sexuality, work, money, or substances. Each carries meaning, and each can be a doorway to greater freedom. With a holistic, trauma-informed lens, I help people soften painful patterns, honor their stories, and create new ways of relating.
Feeling stuck?
I work with adults to address anxiety, depression, significant transitions, life changes, codependency and relationship issues, and those struggling in maladaptive or counterproductive cycles or patterns. I believe the patterns in one's life will play out in therapy where they can be better understood and integrated into one’s current understanding of self through a collaborative approach, making sense of life in ways that are meaningful to you. Clients describe my style as calm, down-to-earth, non-judgmental yet challenging and my eclectic approach offers a truly individualized experience.
Feeling stuck?
I work with adults to address anxiety, depression, significant transitions, life changes, codependency and relationship issues, and those struggling in maladaptive or counterproductive cycles or patterns. I believe the patterns in one's life will play out in therapy where they can be better understood and integrated into one’s current understanding of self through a collaborative approach, making sense of life in ways that are meaningful to you. Clients describe my style as calm, down-to-earth, non-judgmental yet challenging and my eclectic approach offers a truly individualized experience.
I walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate some of life’s most tender and challenging moments. I support clients experiencing stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family conflict, caregiving stress, and grief and loss—especially in the context of chronic, serious, or terminal illness and major life transitions.
I offer a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. Using CBT and DBT, I help clients gently shift unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build practical coping skills.
I walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate some of life’s most tender and challenging moments. I support clients experiencing stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family conflict, caregiving stress, and grief and loss—especially in the context of chronic, serious, or terminal illness and major life transitions.
I offer a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. Using CBT and DBT, I help clients gently shift unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build practical coping skills.
I do this by using a variety of interventions including EMDR, IFS, psychodynamic and CBT.
Life can be tough, and the burdens we carry often take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. When challenges pile up, it can feel impossible to hope for healthier relationships or achieve our goals. I get it—deeply. That’s why I chose this path—to help people navigate life’s difficulties, heal from past struggles, and rediscover their inner strength. That strength has always been there, ready to help you build the life you want. I’m here to help you tap into it and turn your hopes into reality or realize that you too have the ability to hope.
I do this by using a variety of interventions including EMDR, IFS, psychodynamic and CBT.
Life can be tough, and the burdens we carry often take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. When challenges pile up, it can feel impossible to hope for healthier relationships or achieve our goals. I get it—deeply. That’s why I chose this path—to help people navigate life’s difficulties, heal from past struggles, and rediscover their inner strength. That strength has always been there, ready to help you build the life you want. I’m here to help you tap into it and turn your hopes into reality or realize that you too have the ability to hope.
I've been trained & oriented through several experiential therapy modalities & mostly draw from Internal Family Systems.
I have worked primarily within the Asian community with those who have been impacted by intimate partner/gender-based violence. Doing so taught me the importance of supporting autonomy, grounded and boundaried relationships, & honoring the body's pace. I am passionate about walking alongside clients while they work to dismantle the impact of harmful power structures in their lives. My hope is that through identity exploration, difficult life transitions, traumatic experiences, & all that life has in store that I may work collaboratively with clients to support their best relationship with themselves and their communities.
I've been trained & oriented through several experiential therapy modalities & mostly draw from Internal Family Systems.
I have worked primarily within the Asian community with those who have been impacted by intimate partner/gender-based violence. Doing so taught me the importance of supporting autonomy, grounded and boundaried relationships, & honoring the body's pace. I am passionate about walking alongside clients while they work to dismantle the impact of harmful power structures in their lives. My hope is that through identity exploration, difficult life transitions, traumatic experiences, & all that life has in store that I may work collaboratively with clients to support their best relationship with themselves and their communities.
My collaborative approach focuses on unearthing the root cause of current emotional distress, while giving voice to the internal pain that has been unmanaged. I am passionate about helping others find their individual truths while establishing interpersonal autonomy and self-advocacy. My clinical expertise includes utilizing a multicultural framework for treating individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, panic, biracial/interracial issues, cultural identity issues, complex trauma, PTSD, bereavement, self-esteem issues, life-transitions, work-life balance, partner-relational problems, and family conflict.
My collaborative approach focuses on unearthing the root cause of current emotional distress, while giving voice to the internal pain that has been unmanaged. I am passionate about helping others find their individual truths while establishing interpersonal autonomy and self-advocacy. My clinical expertise includes utilizing a multicultural framework for treating individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, panic, biracial/interracial issues, cultural identity issues, complex trauma, PTSD, bereavement, self-esteem issues, life-transitions, work-life balance, partner-relational problems, and family conflict.
My specialties are: EMDR trained, IFS, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Acceptance Compassion Therapy (ACT); Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT); and Loss and Grief Therapy (Bereavement).
You must be exhausted from life's many challenges and confusion about the state of your life. I am available to help you navigate and bring meaning to your life by listening and validating your feelings as well as providing compassion and support to do the hard work necessary for wellness. Each day is a new present, but traumas from our family origins may prevent us from moving forward. I will work patiently with you to set goals in therapy and work through loss and trauma.
My specialties are: EMDR trained, IFS, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Acceptance Compassion Therapy (ACT); Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT); and Loss and Grief Therapy (Bereavement).
You must be exhausted from life's many challenges and confusion about the state of your life. I am available to help you navigate and bring meaning to your life by listening and validating your feelings as well as providing compassion and support to do the hard work necessary for wellness. Each day is a new present, but traumas from our family origins may prevent us from moving forward. I will work patiently with you to set goals in therapy and work through loss and trauma.
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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.