Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Ridgewood, NY
I use evidence-based approaches like ACT, IFS, psychodynamic, strengths-based and emotion-focused therapies, tailored to your unique needs.
I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & trauma and who feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected. Many of the individuals I work with are high-functioning but silently struggling, feeling like they’re carrying the weight of the world while trying to keep it together. I help by providing a supportive & nonjudgmental space where you can express yourself freely. We’ll unpack the emotional layers, process your experiences, & work through self-defeating patterns. I offer accountability & practical tools to help you regain clarity & confidence in your life.
I use evidence-based approaches like ACT, IFS, psychodynamic, strengths-based and emotion-focused therapies, tailored to your unique needs.
I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & trauma and who feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected. Many of the individuals I work with are high-functioning but silently struggling, feeling like they’re carrying the weight of the world while trying to keep it together. I help by providing a supportive & nonjudgmental space where you can express yourself freely. We’ll unpack the emotional layers, process your experiences, & work through self-defeating patterns. I offer accountability & practical tools to help you regain clarity & confidence in your life.
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families navigating identity, attachment, trauma, or major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, while others seek a space where their lived experiences—shaped by adoption, family dynamics, cultural identity, or systemic challenges—are met with understanding and compassion. Grounded in an attachment lens, I integrate multiple approaches to meet clients where they are, supporting them in building resilience, strengthening relationships, and reconnecting with a grounded sense of self.
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families navigating identity, attachment, trauma, or major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, while others seek a space where their lived experiences—shaped by adoption, family dynamics, cultural identity, or systemic challenges—are met with understanding and compassion. Grounded in an attachment lens, I integrate multiple approaches to meet clients where they are, supporting them in building resilience, strengthening relationships, and reconnecting with a grounded sense of self.
Throughout my time as a therapist, one of the keywords that has become integral to my work is "balance". I find that the clients who benefit the most from our work together strive to not fully vanquish "negative" emotions, but rather aim to understand how their proclivities might be skewed as to introduce a more balanced approach to them.
As a queer Asian American, I also operate with an awareness that my clients' challenges do not exist in a vacuum. Because of this, my clients and I work together with the implicit acknowledgment of the social structures that impact emotional functioning.
Throughout my time as a therapist, one of the keywords that has become integral to my work is "balance". I find that the clients who benefit the most from our work together strive to not fully vanquish "negative" emotions, but rather aim to understand how their proclivities might be skewed as to introduce a more balanced approach to them.
As a queer Asian American, I also operate with an awareness that my clients' challenges do not exist in a vacuum. Because of this, my clients and I work together with the implicit acknowledgment of the social structures that impact emotional functioning.
Blending their intersectional abolitionist/liberation-based , trauma-informed lenses, they orchestrate a dialogue between the body, mind, and heart using EMDR, AEDP, IFS and Somatic and Ancestral Practices.
As a trained soma and psychotherapist, Terceira specializes in treating anxiety, depression, complex grief, trauma, identity and expression, career and life transitions. They serve a diverse clientele that ranges across race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and spiritual backgrounds. Terceira has experience serving folks of various traumas and PTSD both globally and in New York City for 9 years.
Blending their intersectional abolitionist/liberation-based , trauma-informed lenses, they orchestrate a dialogue between the body, mind, and heart using EMDR, AEDP, IFS and Somatic and Ancestral Practices.
As a trained soma and psychotherapist, Terceira specializes in treating anxiety, depression, complex grief, trauma, identity and expression, career and life transitions. They serve a diverse clientele that ranges across race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and spiritual backgrounds. Terceira has experience serving folks of various traumas and PTSD both globally and in New York City for 9 years.
I draw on a variety of approaches including Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy and mindfulness based therapies.
I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
I draw on a variety of approaches including Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy and mindfulness based therapies.
I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
My relational and trauma-informed approach stems from my training in psychodynamic psychotherapy (insight-oriented talk therapy), as well as IFS.
I approach the therapeutic process with reverence, openness, curiosity, and a desire to understand your unique experience. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and deepen your knowledge of yourself. I believe in the importance of cultural competency and responsiveness: I understand that your identity, your relationships, and your lived experiences provide meaning and context to your inner world. Let's be curious together as we figure out what contributes to and amplifies the challenges in your life, and explore ways to uncover your healthy self.
My relational and trauma-informed approach stems from my training in psychodynamic psychotherapy (insight-oriented talk therapy), as well as IFS.
I approach the therapeutic process with reverence, openness, curiosity, and a desire to understand your unique experience. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and deepen your knowledge of yourself. I believe in the importance of cultural competency and responsiveness: I understand that your identity, your relationships, and your lived experiences provide meaning and context to your inner world. Let's be curious together as we figure out what contributes to and amplifies the challenges in your life, and explore ways to uncover your healthy self.
We work with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, postpartum issues, and identity exploration. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges. Using a person-centered approach and evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, we help clients build coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward healing and personal growth.
We work with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, postpartum issues, and identity exploration. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges. Using a person-centered approach and evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, we help clients build coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward healing and personal growth.
While I predominantly engage Internal Family Systems, I work from an interdisciplinary lens.
I facilitate meaning-making, change and healing with individuals and partners. I have lived and professional experience working with creatives, immigrants, survivors of violence, and individuals in the QTBIPOC community. I work with clients who are: learning about how their attachment patterns have shaped their relationship to the self and others; moving through life or relationship transitions; exploring relationships to body and/or to sex; practicing boundary-setting skills; hoping to process relational trauma or conflicts; and/or want to develop more capacity for joy and connection, among other topics.
While I predominantly engage Internal Family Systems, I work from an interdisciplinary lens.
I facilitate meaning-making, change and healing with individuals and partners. I have lived and professional experience working with creatives, immigrants, survivors of violence, and individuals in the QTBIPOC community. I work with clients who are: learning about how their attachment patterns have shaped their relationship to the self and others; moving through life or relationship transitions; exploring relationships to body and/or to sex; practicing boundary-setting skills; hoping to process relational trauma or conflicts; and/or want to develop more capacity for joy and connection, among other topics.
My framework includes relational therapy, narrative therapy, CBT (trauma-informed), DBT, IFS (internal family systems) and mindfulness techniques.
Starting therapy is a vulnerable decision and it can be difficult to start. My belief is that people have an intuitive and inherent power to recognize their own self-advocacy and self-empowerment. Every person deserves to discover and develop their own sense of self on their own terms. Our therapy sessions will be a collaborative and introspective process where we will discover your authentic self and explore how you are better able to navigate the daily stressors of life! Our space will always be met with compassion and curiosity to better understand the defenses that can often hinder personal growth and goals.
My framework includes relational therapy, narrative therapy, CBT (trauma-informed), DBT, IFS (internal family systems) and mindfulness techniques.
Starting therapy is a vulnerable decision and it can be difficult to start. My belief is that people have an intuitive and inherent power to recognize their own self-advocacy and self-empowerment. Every person deserves to discover and develop their own sense of self on their own terms. Our therapy sessions will be a collaborative and introspective process where we will discover your authentic self and explore how you are better able to navigate the daily stressors of life! Our space will always be met with compassion and curiosity to better understand the defenses that can often hinder personal growth and goals.
Also completed IFS training.
Mental health program that addresses the needs of adults, adolescents, children, and families. The program encompasses a broad range of areas, including individual and family counseling, substance use and youth development. Its purpose is to provide mental health services to individuals impacted by psychological and emotional disturbances.
Also completed IFS training.
Mental health program that addresses the needs of adults, adolescents, children, and families. The program encompasses a broad range of areas, including individual and family counseling, substance use and youth development. Its purpose is to provide mental health services to individuals impacted by psychological and emotional disturbances.
My approach is intuitive, practical, and uses highly effective treatment methods such as IFS (parts work), EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
I specialize in helping women who have gone trauma, stressful experiences, and abusive or complicated relationships. Some have done therapy before and want to go deeper now. Many are feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
I enjoy working with young professionals, cancer survivors, pregnancy and parenting challenges.
I really like working with empathic, intuitive or highly sensitive women. As a reiki master and shamanic healing practitioner I can offer unique ways to incorporate spiritual or energy work into healing for those who are interested.
My approach is intuitive, practical, and uses highly effective treatment methods such as IFS (parts work), EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
I specialize in helping women who have gone trauma, stressful experiences, and abusive or complicated relationships. Some have done therapy before and want to go deeper now. Many are feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
I enjoy working with young professionals, cancer survivors, pregnancy and parenting challenges.
I really like working with empathic, intuitive or highly sensitive women. As a reiki master and shamanic healing practitioner I can offer unique ways to incorporate spiritual or energy work into healing for those who are interested.
I incorporate somatic, parts-work ( IFS) and psychodynamic methods to explore underlying issues that may be contributing to the challenges you're facing.
I am a licensed creative arts therapist helping adults seeking relief from depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress. I practice somatic and talk-based therapy methods to support connection between body and mind. Strengthening this connection can be a helpful resource for individuals who are healing from trauma, a rupture in a relationship, difficult life transitions, or overwhelming symptoms. Wherever you are on your path, I believe in supporting your goals by guiding you toward your own internal compass, and helping you recover your inherent potential for growth and change.
I incorporate somatic, parts-work ( IFS) and psychodynamic methods to explore underlying issues that may be contributing to the challenges you're facing.
I am a licensed creative arts therapist helping adults seeking relief from depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress. I practice somatic and talk-based therapy methods to support connection between body and mind. Strengthening this connection can be a helpful resource for individuals who are healing from trauma, a rupture in a relationship, difficult life transitions, or overwhelming symptoms. Wherever you are on your path, I believe in supporting your goals by guiding you toward your own internal compass, and helping you recover your inherent potential for growth and change.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I work with people experiencing the impact of trauma, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, relationship issues, and neurodiversity, among others. As a queer, Mexican-American therapist, I recognize the importance of addressing the nuances of intersectional identities and the impact of oppressive systems. While I specialize in working with those part of the LGBTQ+ community, I welcome individuals of any identity and background.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I work with people experiencing the impact of trauma, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, relationship issues, and neurodiversity, among others. As a queer, Mexican-American therapist, I recognize the importance of addressing the nuances of intersectional identities and the impact of oppressive systems. While I specialize in working with those part of the LGBTQ+ community, I welcome individuals of any identity and background.
I utilize concepts and techniques from psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS, and Mindfulness.
I offer a warm, empathetic, judgment-free space for adults and couples. This space will invite you to explore all the parts of yourself while finding more compassion and curiosity towards the parts you struggle to connect with. I am devoted to working collaboratively with you, to uncover more of who you are and what you strive to be.
I utilize concepts and techniques from psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS, and Mindfulness.
I offer a warm, empathetic, judgment-free space for adults and couples. This space will invite you to explore all the parts of yourself while finding more compassion and curiosity towards the parts you struggle to connect with. I am devoted to working collaboratively with you, to uncover more of who you are and what you strive to be.
My approach centers on IFS, somatic, and compassion-focused practices to help you build self-compassion and nervous system safety.
You've carried more than your share by adapting, pushing through, and holding it together for longer than anyone should have to alone. Maybe that shows up as exhaustion, anxiety, or an inner critic that never quiets. Maybe old traumas still echo in your body and relationships in ways that are hard to name. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, living with complex trauma, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you deserve support that meets you where you are.
My approach centers on IFS, somatic, and compassion-focused practices to help you build self-compassion and nervous system safety.
You've carried more than your share by adapting, pushing through, and holding it together for longer than anyone should have to alone. Maybe that shows up as exhaustion, anxiety, or an inner critic that never quiets. Maybe old traumas still echo in your body and relationships in ways that are hard to name. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, living with complex trauma, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you deserve support that meets you where you are.
As the owner of Bushwick Therapy, I am a licensed mental health counselor based in Brooklyn focused on creating authentic, collaborative relationships with my clients. As a mixed race (Puerto Rican/Korean) second generation American, I appreciate and am a constant student to the complexities of identity, belonging, and the reality of how systemic inequality impacts someone’s ability to heal.
As the owner of Bushwick Therapy, I am a licensed mental health counselor based in Brooklyn focused on creating authentic, collaborative relationships with my clients. As a mixed race (Puerto Rican/Korean) second generation American, I appreciate and am a constant student to the complexities of identity, belonging, and the reality of how systemic inequality impacts someone’s ability to heal.
With 20+ years of experience, I help clients navigate emotional well-being and reconnect with their authentic selves—beyond roles, expectations, or past experiences. Many clients come overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or the emotional toll of constantly being everything for everyone. I specialize in women’s issues like burnout, self-worth, identity, life transitions, motherhood, caregiving, and pressures from personal, professional, or cultural expectations. Together, we untangle these pressures, reconnect you to your voice, and support you in moving through life with greater clarity, confidence, and calm.
With 20+ years of experience, I help clients navigate emotional well-being and reconnect with their authentic selves—beyond roles, expectations, or past experiences. Many clients come overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or the emotional toll of constantly being everything for everyone. I specialize in women’s issues like burnout, self-worth, identity, life transitions, motherhood, caregiving, and pressures from personal, professional, or cultural expectations. Together, we untangle these pressures, reconnect you to your voice, and support you in moving through life with greater clarity, confidence, and calm.
When you're overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of self-criticism, or simply exhausted from holding it all together, it can be hard to see a way forward. I specialize in helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, and burnout, especially when those challenges are tangled up with difficult transitions or long-standing relationship stress. Whether you're dealing with emotional overload, chronic stress, or an inner critic that won't quiet down, therapy can help you understand what's beneath the surface and make room for something new.
When you're overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of self-criticism, or simply exhausted from holding it all together, it can be hard to see a way forward. I specialize in helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, and burnout, especially when those challenges are tangled up with difficult transitions or long-standing relationship stress. Whether you're dealing with emotional overload, chronic stress, or an inner critic that won't quiet down, therapy can help you understand what's beneath the surface and make room for something new.
Are you struggling to feel understood in therapy? Are you having trouble within your relationships and feeling like you have no idea what to do? Are you interested in exploring who you are and what is happening inside you? Do you want to engage with more coping skills? Then I might be the therapist for you. I work best with clients or couples who are under the queer, trans, and BIPOC umbrellas. I also specialize in working with sex workers, avoidance/ dissociation patterns, identity/gender/sexuality exploration, sex/intimacy, communication, confidence/ self-esteem, building boundaries, non-monogamy, and shame/guilt.
Are you struggling to feel understood in therapy? Are you having trouble within your relationships and feeling like you have no idea what to do? Are you interested in exploring who you are and what is happening inside you? Do you want to engage with more coping skills? Then I might be the therapist for you. I work best with clients or couples who are under the queer, trans, and BIPOC umbrellas. I also specialize in working with sex workers, avoidance/ dissociation patterns, identity/gender/sexuality exploration, sex/intimacy, communication, confidence/ self-esteem, building boundaries, non-monogamy, and shame/guilt.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, activism burnout, cultural conflict, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and folx seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming care. Sometimes, we can feel alone in our struggles, and feel like we have to “keep it together” for everyone else. This can be exhausting and painful. I strive to create a safe space where you can fully be yourself as we collaboratively address challenges you are facing. I work from a place of empowerment, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and creativity to help you understand your emotions, process your experiences, and develop strategies to heal.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, activism burnout, cultural conflict, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and folx seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming care. Sometimes, we can feel alone in our struggles, and feel like we have to “keep it together” for everyone else. This can be exhausting and painful. I strive to create a safe space where you can fully be yourself as we collaboratively address challenges you are facing. I work from a place of empowerment, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and creativity to help you understand your emotions, process your experiences, and develop strategies to heal.
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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.