Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Queens Village, NY
One of the greatest gifts therapy has to offer is the empowerment and flexibility to move through and beyond your experiences. Together, therapy can be a space for reflection, discovery, skill building and greater understanding of self and the world around you. Exploring the pillars of a person's journey should be a holistic experience. As a practice, respecting one's personal, environmental, religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs can be a pathway to establish rich conversations while forming a relationship.
One of the greatest gifts therapy has to offer is the empowerment and flexibility to move through and beyond your experiences. Together, therapy can be a space for reflection, discovery, skill building and greater understanding of self and the world around you. Exploring the pillars of a person's journey should be a holistic experience. As a practice, respecting one's personal, environmental, religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs can be a pathway to establish rich conversations while forming a relationship.
In this fast-paced world, maintaining healthy relationships, personal balance, and emotional well-being can feel overwhelming. Life and relationships can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Therapy can offer you a private, supportive space to process challenges, improve communication, and build stronger connections—both with yourself and with others. As your therapist, my goal is to empower you—or you and your partner—with the tools and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, improve communication, and foster healthier connections.
In this fast-paced world, maintaining healthy relationships, personal balance, and emotional well-being can feel overwhelming. Life and relationships can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Therapy can offer you a private, supportive space to process challenges, improve communication, and build stronger connections—both with yourself and with others. As your therapist, my goal is to empower you—or you and your partner—with the tools and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, improve communication, and foster healthier connections.
I like to have a client-focused integrative approach, where I implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) techniques to teach emotional literacy, processing, and using action-oriented tools in treatment to address mood and emotional dysregulation, distorted self-talk, and better navigate relationship dynamics.
Hi, I'm Jenny Volkers-Dobrodoli! When I engage with clients, I come with active listening and empathy to assist with becoming comfortable to participate in therapy. I specialize in working with people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions and planning, disability, and stress. When in treatment, I approach people by learning and understanding their difficulties through building emotional literacy to move towards identifying needs, building skills, and collaboratively develop a plan of action towards being their own healer.
I like to have a client-focused integrative approach, where I implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) techniques to teach emotional literacy, processing, and using action-oriented tools in treatment to address mood and emotional dysregulation, distorted self-talk, and better navigate relationship dynamics.
Hi, I'm Jenny Volkers-Dobrodoli! When I engage with clients, I come with active listening and empathy to assist with becoming comfortable to participate in therapy. I specialize in working with people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions and planning, disability, and stress. When in treatment, I approach people by learning and understanding their difficulties through building emotional literacy to move towards identifying needs, building skills, and collaboratively develop a plan of action towards being their own healer.
I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and humanistic therapy. I work with couples and families navigating relational conflict. I also work with individuals from across all age groups and cultures on accomplishing their goals, growing to their highest potential, and achieving their authentic self. As an experienced educator for over a decade, I am also interested in continuing to work with teenagers and their families.
I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and humanistic therapy. I work with couples and families navigating relational conflict. I also work with individuals from across all age groups and cultures on accomplishing their goals, growing to their highest potential, and achieving their authentic self. As an experienced educator for over a decade, I am also interested in continuing to work with teenagers and their families.
I am deeply committed to providing trauma-informed care and expanding access to mental health services within BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I value the importance of lived experience and representation in the field, and advocating for destigmatizing mental health through culturally responsive, affirming care. I also believe in the power of curiosity and creativity, so I integrate art and somatic movement as a therapeutic outlet.
I am deeply committed to providing trauma-informed care and expanding access to mental health services within BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I value the importance of lived experience and representation in the field, and advocating for destigmatizing mental health through culturally responsive, affirming care. I also believe in the power of curiosity and creativity, so I integrate art and somatic movement as a therapeutic outlet.
I integrate psychodynamic therapy with techniques from EMDR and IFS to help you explore underlying patterns, process painful experiences , and build new ways of relating to yourself.
Are you considering therapy, but unsure where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed, even though others see you as successful, capable, and in control? Maybe you’re highly self-aware, but still unsure how to create real change. As a high-achieving, high-functioning woman of color, you may be carrying challenges that feel difficult to name and even harder to hold on your own. These struggles can show up internally, at work, at home, and in your relationships. If you’re ready to better understand yourself and address the root of what’s going on, you’re in the right place.
I integrate psychodynamic therapy with techniques from EMDR and IFS to help you explore underlying patterns, process painful experiences , and build new ways of relating to yourself.
Are you considering therapy, but unsure where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed, even though others see you as successful, capable, and in control? Maybe you’re highly self-aware, but still unsure how to create real change. As a high-achieving, high-functioning woman of color, you may be carrying challenges that feel difficult to name and even harder to hold on your own. These struggles can show up internally, at work, at home, and in your relationships. If you’re ready to better understand yourself and address the root of what’s going on, you’re in the right place.
I support clients through challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I focus on building trust, listening deeply, and helping clients gain clarity by exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use practical tools to help them shift unhelpful patterns and develop coping strategies that feel authentic to them. Therapy can bring profound change, empowering individuals to understand themselves better, heal from past wounds, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
I support clients through challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I focus on building trust, listening deeply, and helping clients gain clarity by exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use practical tools to help them shift unhelpful patterns and develop coping strategies that feel authentic to them. Therapy can bring profound change, empowering individuals to understand themselves better, heal from past wounds, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Living with complex trauma or a personality disorder can affect how you see yourself, manage intense emotions and connect with others. You may feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by shame or fear, or unsure which parts of yourself you can trust. I work with adults and couples who want to understand how these patterns developed, build a more stable sense of self and create relationships that feel safer and more fulfilling.
Living with complex trauma or a personality disorder can affect how you see yourself, manage intense emotions and connect with others. You may feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by shame or fear, or unsure which parts of yourself you can trust. I work with adults and couples who want to understand how these patterns developed, build a more stable sense of self and create relationships that feel safer and more fulfilling.
大家好，我是方医生，纽约州双语临床心理医生。 希望心理咨询能给你带来新的感悟，自我认识，内心疗愈和成长。Are you feeling exhausted and stuck in life? Are you often living in "fight/flight/freeze/fawning" modes and not in touch with your authentic self? Are thinking "spirals" consuming your time/energy? Are there unfinished businesses from the past (e.g., traumas, critical life events, past relationships etc.) that are impacting your current life? Are mental blocks preventing you from achieving peak performance at work? By creating a warm and safe environment, I serve as an empathic, validating yet objective guide in your journey of exploration, healing and transformation.
大家好，我是方医生，纽约州双语临床心理医生。 希望心理咨询能给你带来新的感悟，自我认识，内心疗愈和成长。Are you feeling exhausted and stuck in life? Are you often living in "fight/flight/freeze/fawning" modes and not in touch with your authentic self? Are thinking "spirals" consuming your time/energy? Are there unfinished businesses from the past (e.g., traumas, critical life events, past relationships etc.) that are impacting your current life? Are mental blocks preventing you from achieving peak performance at work? By creating a warm and safe environment, I serve as an empathic, validating yet objective guide in your journey of exploration, healing and transformation.
By implementing Internal Family Systems ( IFS) with somatic techniques, my aim is for both of us to learn more about you and help you feel connected and grounded within yourself.
How would you describe yourself and your life right now? Maybe you have very clear vision of the changes you would like to make in your life, but you don't know how to get there. Or you might just know that something is off/not right and it's hard to know what that is, much less know how to address it. Either way, what you do know is that you'd like some support; but how do you even figure out what therapist or what modality to look at?! Think of the journey you're on as a bit of an interview/date-like experience: there will be a lot of requirements on paper, but at the end of the day, what matters is how the relationship feels.
By implementing Internal Family Systems ( IFS) with somatic techniques, my aim is for both of us to learn more about you and help you feel connected and grounded within yourself.
How would you describe yourself and your life right now? Maybe you have very clear vision of the changes you would like to make in your life, but you don't know how to get there. Or you might just know that something is off/not right and it's hard to know what that is, much less know how to address it. Either way, what you do know is that you'd like some support; but how do you even figure out what therapist or what modality to look at?! Think of the journey you're on as a bit of an interview/date-like experience: there will be a lot of requirements on paper, but at the end of the day, what matters is how the relationship feels.
My approach integrates Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Brainspotting, and somatic healing through a liberation-focused lens.
I specialize in supporting Black, Brown, and first-generation professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, racial trauma, career transitions, and the weight of high achievement. My practice helps Millennial and Gen Z leaders reclaim rest, joy, and self-trust from overworking and perfectionism. Get ready to seek healing beyond survival and redefine success!
My approach integrates Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Brainspotting, and somatic healing through a liberation-focused lens.
I specialize in supporting Black, Brown, and first-generation professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, racial trauma, career transitions, and the weight of high achievement. My practice helps Millennial and Gen Z leaders reclaim rest, joy, and self-trust from overworking and perfectionism. Get ready to seek healing beyond survival and redefine success!
PVMHC has a variety of highly trained clinicians who treat many clients including those with; anxiety, depression, postpartum, trauma, gender dysphoria, learning disabilities, ADHD, & more. We work to build long-term relationships, offer fast/flexible scheduling, and aim to make each session as beneficial as possible for you. Primarily, we work with adolescents and adults who are looking to better understand themselves, manage their emotions/stressors, and find their path to an enjoyable future. We offer a safe virtual space for you to understand your needs, set goals, and incorporate beneficial coping skills into your daily life.
PVMHC has a variety of highly trained clinicians who treat many clients including those with; anxiety, depression, postpartum, trauma, gender dysphoria, learning disabilities, ADHD, & more. We work to build long-term relationships, offer fast/flexible scheduling, and aim to make each session as beneficial as possible for you. Primarily, we work with adolescents and adults who are looking to better understand themselves, manage their emotions/stressors, and find their path to an enjoyable future. We offer a safe virtual space for you to understand your needs, set goals, and incorporate beneficial coping skills into your daily life.
Many people suffer needlessly with anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. They can feel doomed to repeat the same self-defeating patterns over and over again. Therapy can help you address these issues and move forward with your life. I am a licensed clinical therapist with years of experience working with individuals and couples. Currently, I am available remotely, as long as you live anywhere in the State of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. My approach is customized to suit your needs, utilizing a variety of behavioral and psychodynamic frameworks while establishing a trusting and judgment-free therapeutic space.
Many people suffer needlessly with anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. They can feel doomed to repeat the same self-defeating patterns over and over again. Therapy can help you address these issues and move forward with your life. I am a licensed clinical therapist with years of experience working with individuals and couples. Currently, I am available remotely, as long as you live anywhere in the State of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. My approach is customized to suit your needs, utilizing a variety of behavioral and psychodynamic frameworks while establishing a trusting and judgment-free therapeutic space.
My primary modalities are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Hello! My name is Meredith Souto, and I am a trauma therapist. I strive to make therapy a collaborative and transparent process so clients understand what is happening in the therapy room and in their lives. My goal isn't just to help you know 'what you are supposed to do,' but to address the thought patterns, beliefs, body sensations, feelings, and memories that cause negative feelings and reactions so you truly do feel better in daily life.
My primary modalities are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Hello! My name is Meredith Souto, and I am a trauma therapist. I strive to make therapy a collaborative and transparent process so clients understand what is happening in the therapy room and in their lives. My goal isn't just to help you know 'what you are supposed to do,' but to address the thought patterns, beliefs, body sensations, feelings, and memories that cause negative feelings and reactions so you truly do feel better in daily life.
Are you questioning beliefs that once shaped your identity, family, or sense of belonging? Rethinking or leaving a faith can bring grief, fear, shame, anger, and uncertainty, especially when it affects your relationships or conflicts with your gender or sexual identity. I work with teens and adults navigating faith transitions, family tension, and the challenge of building a life outside old expectations. Together, we’ll clarify what still matters to you and make more room for your own values.
Are you questioning beliefs that once shaped your identity, family, or sense of belonging? Rethinking or leaving a faith can bring grief, fear, shame, anger, and uncertainty, especially when it affects your relationships or conflicts with your gender or sexual identity. I work with teens and adults navigating faith transitions, family tension, and the challenge of building a life outside old expectations. Together, we’ll clarify what still matters to you and make more room for your own values.
My approach integrates Internal Family Systems ( IFS), somatic techniques, and spiritual exploration to help you reconnect with your Self and heal the parts of you still holding pain.
You may have done therapy before but still find yourself feeling stuck, reactive, or disconnected. Maybe your nervous system still goes into overdrive in certain situations. You’ve made progress, but parts of you still carry fear, shame, or protective patterns that feel hard to shift on your own. We’ll work gently and intentionally—using tools like breathwork, body awareness, and shadow work—to explore your inner world and move beyond just coping.
My approach integrates Internal Family Systems ( IFS), somatic techniques, and spiritual exploration to help you reconnect with your Self and heal the parts of you still holding pain.
You may have done therapy before but still find yourself feeling stuck, reactive, or disconnected. Maybe your nervous system still goes into overdrive in certain situations. You’ve made progress, but parts of you still carry fear, shame, or protective patterns that feel hard to shift on your own. We’ll work gently and intentionally—using tools like breathwork, body awareness, and shadow work—to explore your inner world and move beyond just coping.
I use a relational, gentle-yet direct approach, infused with Internal Family Systems (Parts Work) and Compassionate Inquiry.
I got my M.A. and Ed.M. degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. I've gained clinical experience with Internal Family Systems therapy, Trauma Informed Treatment, and served as a peer counselor for suicide prevention for over a year. I have now been practicing for over 3 years, and I am deeply grateful for how I get to be in service.
I use a relational, gentle-yet direct approach, infused with Internal Family Systems (Parts Work) and Compassionate Inquiry.
I got my M.A. and Ed.M. degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. I've gained clinical experience with Internal Family Systems therapy, Trauma Informed Treatment, and served as a peer counselor for suicide prevention for over a year. I have now been practicing for over 3 years, and I am deeply grateful for how I get to be in service.
I am trained in IFS; I am an EMDR Certified therapist and offer EMDR Intensive sessions.
Do people assume you have it all together, but you're struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or trauma that overwhelm your thoughts and emotions? Maybe you want to feel as confident and in control (on the inside) as other people think you are on the outside. You may look like you've got it all together, whether a mother or a corporate executive, but sometimes even the "strong one" needs support. I use an attachment-focused, trauma-informed, and intersectional approach to help you explore identity (race, gender, sexuality), family, and significant life events, so you can experience being heard, supported, and empowered.
I am trained in IFS; I am an EMDR Certified therapist and offer EMDR Intensive sessions.
Do people assume you have it all together, but you're struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or trauma that overwhelm your thoughts and emotions? Maybe you want to feel as confident and in control (on the inside) as other people think you are on the outside. You may look like you've got it all together, whether a mother or a corporate executive, but sometimes even the "strong one" needs support. I use an attachment-focused, trauma-informed, and intersectional approach to help you explore identity (race, gender, sexuality), family, and significant life events, so you can experience being heard, supported, and empowered.
Imagine feeling more at ease with who you are, equipped with the tools to navigate stress and uncertainty. Picture yourself overcoming the weight of anxiety, depression, or academic pressure, finding new strength in moments of transition. This is your journey—a path to resilience, confidence, and self-discovery. You deserve a space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to become the best version of yourself.
Imagine feeling more at ease with who you are, equipped with the tools to navigate stress and uncertainty. Picture yourself overcoming the weight of anxiety, depression, or academic pressure, finding new strength in moments of transition. This is your journey—a path to resilience, confidence, and self-discovery. You deserve a space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to become the best version of yourself.
I bring techniques from IFS, CBT and Motivational Interviewing to the session.
I work with people whose lives are changing. They are not afraid to get creative with their therapy. They want a mental health professional who will work with them to achieve balance. They might be dealing with college, or finishing high school. They might be figuring out a job or relationship. They want to understand why things hurt so badly or why they are so anxious. My education, training and experience comes to work for them. I bring experiences as a clinician, an artist, a teacher, a daughter, a sister, a partner, a friend, and a worker into the therapeutic experience.
I bring techniques from IFS, CBT and Motivational Interviewing to the session.
I work with people whose lives are changing. They are not afraid to get creative with their therapy. They want a mental health professional who will work with them to achieve balance. They might be dealing with college, or finishing high school. They might be figuring out a job or relationship. They want to understand why things hurt so badly or why they are so anxious. My education, training and experience comes to work for them. I bring experiences as a clinician, an artist, a teacher, a daughter, a sister, a partner, a friend, and a worker into the therapeutic experience.
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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.