Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Northport, NY
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Lia Baldasano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in treating children, adolescents, and adults, and trained in a variety of modalities to effectively treat depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, addictive
family systems
, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, trauma and PTSD.
I understand that choosing a therapist may be one of the most important decisions you can make. As a caring and effective clinician, I will help you work through your problems in a warm, non-judgmental and supportive environment, where you can comfortably explore feelings and concerns in an open and honest manner. Most importantly, I help my clients heal, change and make a difference in their lives. I am also committed to providing a safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQi clients.
Hafsa Shibli
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Using elements of DBT,
IFS
, and somatic therapies, I tailor our sessions to your needs.
Therapy is like getting a PhD in yourself, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of you. “Why is it so hard for me to say no?” “How do I manage my emotions?” “Will I ever feel better?” “Does everyone overthink or is it just me?” This is the space to heal and process the things that are holding you back from living the life you want. I specialize in complex trauma, attachment and relational issues, depression, and anxiety. I have experience working with individuals and couples as well as children and families of all backgrounds.
Amanda DiCristina
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
While I work with many therapeutic modalities, I utilize a unique approach incorporating Internal
Family Systems
, to guide you in meeting, understanding, & validating all parts of you.
All parts of you are welcomed here! As a conscious licensed therapist, my passion is to support you in connecting with your true Self & inner wisdom. I hold space for you to feel heard, understood, & empowered in creating positive change in your life. I see therapy as a sacred container for self-discovery & growth. Let us embark on this journey together, where you can safely tap into your inner truth & work towards the joy, peace, & fulfillment that lies within you. We may work well together if you are willing to take responsibility of your life & get to the underlying reasons behind your life situations & suffering.
Waitlist for new clients
Dominique Pagano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I specialize in CBT and
IFS
treating a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting stress, and interpersonal difficulties.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or feelings of anger? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of triggering or unhelpful thoughts? Are you experiencing a challenging time due to difficult life transitions, daily stressors or troubles with communication? If you are finding it difficult to navigate these challenges, you are not alone! Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties, as well as develop solutions that fit into your life while building a strong foundation to get you feeling like the best version of yourself again. I look forward to getting you to that place!
Sherri Bennett: Certified Interventionist
MA, CAI, CRC
Certified Arise /Substance Abuse Interventionist/ Certified Recovery Coach working with individuals and their families affected by the disease of addiction and mental health disorders. I travel to all boroughs in NY and out of state. I have over thirty years of experience motivating families to change their negative behaviors, to healthier patterns, resulting in positive outcomes for the whole family. I provide on-going comprehensive care with families for at least six months during and placement to treatment. My approach is an invitational, compassionate and highly successful approach. Outstanding references will be provided.
Amy Madenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Northport, Long Island, New York. I offer psychotherapeutic services for individuals, specializing in working with adults who seek support for depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship challenges, including narcissistic abuse.
Paula S. Gilbert
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Wouldn't it be great to get the guidance and support you need to have more ease in your mind and body? To move through life's big challenges with confidence and resilience? The truth is most of us have accumulated feelings and beliefs from traumatic and hurtful experiences. We form all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms as a result, from inner conflicts and severe self-criticism to anxiety, depression, and broken relationships. The great thing is that these uncomfortable symptoms really get our attention and can call us to a more satisfying conscious life and a much improved version of ourselves. I am here to help you do this.
STEPS /Stress & Trauma Eval and Psych Services/
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Stressful and traumatic events can happen to anyone. We cannot choose their timing or immediate impact on our ability to love, work, parent, or grow. In children, they can cause behavioral, academic, and interpersonal difficulties. Stress can get lodged in our bodies, making it very difficult to “just get over it.” However, even by considering psychotherapy, you are making a very important first step towards regaining control of your life. Making a choice to value your mental health is the key to getting back your feelings of agency, self-confidence, and sense of control of our own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Deborah Winters, LCSW, Parent Educator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you ready to live with less stress and chaos in your life? Whether it’s handling family conflict, anxiety and depression, child behavioral issues and sleep training, or simply trying to find a work/life balance, I’m here to help. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist & Parent Educator who specializes in working with adults and adolescents to find better clarity in your life. This clarity will ultimately help you to improve upon the relationship you have with yourself, and with others. My goal is to empower my clients as they deal with life's challenges.
Diana Milillo
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When will things get easier? When will I feel or function better? Life can be complicated and stressful, yet we are not meant to do it alone. You may be in the midst of a current crisis, or perhaps are deciding to confront issues that have been with you for a while. Many of my clients come in at first to talk about relationships or family conflict, feeling anxious or worried, being stuck or not sure what life path to take, or grieving the loss of something painful.
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Beth I Forhman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, DSW
Verified
Verified
I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Bowen
Family Systems
/Couple Therapy, Internal
Family Systems
Therapy and Parent Coordination and treat children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and couple's therapy.
Therapy is a collaborative partnership that functions optimally when there is a positive, working alliance and authentic attachment between a client and therapist. Goals must be focused and must reflect the issues that are most compelling for the client. A therapist should be nonjudgmental, empathetic and present. Respect for each client's journey supports the development of trust and connection, allowing each client to develop a new and empowering narrative that helps them to reshape their lives.
Lance I Wolfson
MHC
Verified
Verified
As a MHC, I work with people from all backgrounds and ages, as well as couples. My approach encompasses a variety of methods, depending upon the best fit. There is a leaning towards Internal
Family Systems
; I am Level 1 certified. I am currently employed by The Inner Stage and am supervised by Certified Level III Trained Clinician, Valerie Simon, LCSW. However, psychodynamics and attachment theory often have a large influence. Adaptation and challenge have essential meaning for each unique case. My belief is that interaction should be well-paced. The client's agenda is key. My goal is for each client to become their own therapist.
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Lauren Linn
Licensed Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
To do so, I incorporate diverse contemporary psychotherapy modalities including CBT, CBT-E, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
), MI, Grief Therapies, Behavioral Activation, Harm Reduction, EFT, and Gestalt therapy, to name a few.
Hi! I’m Lauren, a Holistic and solution-oriented psychotherapist licensed in NY. I practice through a social justice, trauma-informed, fat liberationist, and HAES lens. Along with my clients, I aim to co-create a therapeutic space that is grounded in empathy, collaboration, healing, and insight. I specialize in working with adults managing depression, anxiety, body image, shame, trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, grief, life transitions, family dynamics, intimacy, gender & sexuality, stress/burnout, chronic illness/disability, and ED, among others. I am body, sex, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergence affirming, and strongly rooted in anti-racist practice.
Simona Noaghiul Yland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, MPH, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Complex trauma specific treatment modalities EMDR,
IFS
, SE, AEDP make our work targeted as well as supportive.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed, and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to also factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
Tracy Gangi
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use several techniques in therapy: Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Rational Emotive, Solution Focused, Dialectical Behavioral and Internal
Family Systems
.
I make it a priority to help my clients feel at ease with me and with the work we do together. If you were my client, you can expect me to be warm, welcoming and supportive. My specialty areas include: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, relationship issues, and self-esteem building, and I have personal comfort with many other presenting concerns (please see side bar). I also have an extensive background acquiring legal accommodations for these disabling conditions with adults in college/in the work environment. Additionally, I am trained as a psychedelic-assisted therapist (please see below for more information).
Charity Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am trained in a variety of clinical modalities, drawing from the lens of Attachment Theory, EMDR,
Family Systems
, Psychoanalysis, Trauma Care and Recovery.
Hello, I am Charity. As a licensed psychotherapist, I treat individuals, couples, and families navigating emotional difficulties, helping to bring about insight, and supporting life transitions. I provide compassionate care in a safe and trusting environment. I also gently challenge my patients to better understand themselves through interpretations and work to support them in exploring the necessary changes to better their lives and relationships. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and relational. I structure my practice from the evaluation process of getting to know you and tailoring treatment to your specific needs.
Christina DiBernardo
Counselor, LMHC, BCB, MSEd, ACS
Verified
Verified
I use trauma informed expressive arts, movement, CBT, emotional freedom techniques, intentional and respectful communication-based and
family systems
supported therapies to empower individuals, couples and families to improve their lives.
From this point forward you are NOT alone! Asking for help in the first, and most difficult part of this process, and being here is a testament to your resilience. I am the owner of Expressive Connections Mental Health Counseling. We are a Group Practice that works to empower you, your child/family to explore the inner most workings of and important messages communicated through the body in order to understand the physical and psychological manifestations of difficult to process emotions and experiences such as anxiety, trauma, anger/irritability, depression, ADHD, sadness, life transitions, relationship challenges and much more.
Amy Donnolo
MHC-LP
Verified
Verified
Feelings of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem often make it seem like there’s no hope or light at the end of the tunnel. Through our work together my goal is to provide support, safety and education so that you gain the tools, knowledge and self-compassion to recognize your strengths and ability to walk through the uncomfortable and challenging experiences life can throw our way.
Dr. Mitch and Lisa Private Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Waitlist for new clients
Jodi Merlino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, GC-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Thank you for visiting this profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified grief counselor. I am currently accepting new clients who are struggling with loss, bereavement, and secondary challenges that accompany grief. My goal is to help you express how you are feeling, as well as help find a way to make sense of your loss so you are able to carry it even when you dont think you can. My work in hospitals as a medical social worker has allowed me to be a part of patient/ family life experiences and gain a unique perspective on loss and individual resilience.
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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.