Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Woodside, NY
Pieces Together Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, BC-TMH, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals, and focus on reducing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and reality therapy techniques, amongst other approaches.
Immediate openings available. MaineCare, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Anthem, CHAMPVA, Fidelis, Harvard Pilgrim, HealthFirst, Maine Community Health Options, NYCE-PPO, United Healthcare Community Plan, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare.
Have you experienced trauma that still affects your life? Do you struggle to express emotions or feel seen as serious, stoic, or “different”? Do you hide parts of yourself, even your tears? You may need someone to guide you through challenges, help you cope with past and present, and offer a safe, confidential place to say what you’ve long held in. If this resonates with you, you’re in the right place.
I work with individuals, and focus on reducing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and reality therapy techniques, amongst other approaches.
Immediate openings available. MaineCare, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Anthem, CHAMPVA, Fidelis, Harvard Pilgrim, HealthFirst, Maine Community Health Options, NYCE-PPO, United Healthcare Community Plan, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare.
Have you experienced trauma that still affects your life? Do you struggle to express emotions or feel seen as serious, stoic, or “different”? Do you hide parts of yourself, even your tears? You may need someone to guide you through challenges, help you cope with past and present, and offer a safe, confidential place to say what you’ve long held in. If this resonates with you, you’re in the right place.
I specialize in grief, anxiety, and depression, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT while remaining open to holistic perspectives. Together, we will identify patterns, build practical tools, and create goals that support emotional balance, resilience, and lasting change.
I specialize in grief, anxiety, and depression, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT while remaining open to holistic perspectives. Together, we will identify patterns, build practical tools, and create goals that support emotional balance, resilience, and lasting change.
Hi, I'm Karina Aquino, first generation Latina, bilingual, and hard of hearing Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about providing an authentic and unique interpersonal space for my clients to promote autonomy, healing and personal growth. I have experience working with range of clients of different ages, ethnic/cultural background, disability status, and mental health challenges. I strive to foster a safe, empowering and collaborative interpersonal space in therapy to navigate each unique client's experiences and goals. I am fluent in English and in Spanish.
Hi, I'm Karina Aquino, first generation Latina, bilingual, and hard of hearing Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about providing an authentic and unique interpersonal space for my clients to promote autonomy, healing and personal growth. I have experience working with range of clients of different ages, ethnic/cultural background, disability status, and mental health challenges. I strive to foster a safe, empowering and collaborative interpersonal space in therapy to navigate each unique client's experiences and goals. I am fluent in English and in Spanish.
In my work, I integrate AEDP to compassionately disarm defenses, unlocking authenticity, DBT to equip you with tools of self-regulation and expression, IFS to cultivate acceptance of all of the complex, sometimes conflicting, parts of you, Narrative Therapy to empower you to re-author your own story, and humor as a powerful antidote to shame.
Breaking through the numbness birthed by life’s tragedies is dirty work. Trauma, stress and grief can cling to you, isolating you from everything you value. I'm a therapist who will get right into the muck and fight alongside you as we break through apathy and discover what zest might be lying underneath, waiting to spring forth. My clients have described me as attuned “I feel so heard in our sessions. Breanna really listens and reflects things back to me in a way that makes me feel less ashamed,” and gently challenging “She lowkey reads me sometimes but she also helps me stay grounded in my values. I need that.”
In my work, I integrate AEDP to compassionately disarm defenses, unlocking authenticity, DBT to equip you with tools of self-regulation and expression, IFS to cultivate acceptance of all of the complex, sometimes conflicting, parts of you, Narrative Therapy to empower you to re-author your own story, and humor as a powerful antidote to shame.
Breaking through the numbness birthed by life’s tragedies is dirty work. Trauma, stress and grief can cling to you, isolating you from everything you value. I'm a therapist who will get right into the muck and fight alongside you as we break through apathy and discover what zest might be lying underneath, waiting to spring forth. My clients have described me as attuned “I feel so heard in our sessions. Breanna really listens and reflects things back to me in a way that makes me feel less ashamed,” and gently challenging “She lowkey reads me sometimes but she also helps me stay grounded in my values. I need that.”
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, body image concerns, or stress that’s impacting your daily life. You might be finding it hard to manage emotions, relationships, or responsibilities. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are seeking support in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Together, we focus on understanding your experiences, building emotional awareness, and developing practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, body image concerns, or stress that’s impacting your daily life. You might be finding it hard to manage emotions, relationships, or responsibilities. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are seeking support in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Together, we focus on understanding your experiences, building emotional awareness, and developing practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
At Solidarity, one of our main values is community. Through community, we can heal the parts of ourselves that have been rejected and marginalized against. As a queer, trans, neurodivergent, and chronically ill person, I understand what it is like to desire safety, lose connection to your authentic self, and long for a world that will embrace all of you. As someone who "gets it" I offer you the following invitation: Let's rebel together in our own individuality. I believe that therapy creates a space that empowers you to develop community within yourself, the outside world, and encourages you to create a new narrative.
At Solidarity, one of our main values is community. Through community, we can heal the parts of ourselves that have been rejected and marginalized against. As a queer, trans, neurodivergent, and chronically ill person, I understand what it is like to desire safety, lose connection to your authentic self, and long for a world that will embrace all of you. As someone who "gets it" I offer you the following invitation: Let's rebel together in our own individuality. I believe that therapy creates a space that empowers you to develop community within yourself, the outside world, and encourages you to create a new narrative.
Taking this step in pursuing therapy to honor yourself and your journey of personal growth is to be commended! You are the expert of your own lived experience and together we will create a personalized and transformative plan to place you on the path toward increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and change. Using trauma-informed therapy, I specialize in providing individual/group counseling to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In addition I have experience working with at-risk adolescent and the LGBTQ population. As a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color, I am particularly interested in empowering all individuals.
Taking this step in pursuing therapy to honor yourself and your journey of personal growth is to be commended! You are the expert of your own lived experience and together we will create a personalized and transformative plan to place you on the path toward increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and change. Using trauma-informed therapy, I specialize in providing individual/group counseling to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In addition I have experience working with at-risk adolescent and the LGBTQ population. As a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color, I am particularly interested in empowering all individuals.
I use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build skills for regulation, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, and internal family systems ( IFS) to work with relational dynamics and parts of self.
I am a culturally aware, kink-aware, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who truly values diversity of identity and experience. I have experience supporting people navigating childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and relational struggles, whether romantic, platonic, or familial. I’ve had particular success working with individuals living with borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, and treatment-resistant depression, using a trauma-informed lens that meets you with care and curiosity. In therapy, we take time to understand how those experiences might be showing up now and make space to reflect, feel, and choose what to carry forward.
I use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build skills for regulation, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, and internal family systems ( IFS) to work with relational dynamics and parts of self.
I am a culturally aware, kink-aware, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who truly values diversity of identity and experience. I have experience supporting people navigating childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and relational struggles, whether romantic, platonic, or familial. I’ve had particular success working with individuals living with borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, and treatment-resistant depression, using a trauma-informed lens that meets you with care and curiosity. In therapy, we take time to understand how those experiences might be showing up now and make space to reflect, feel, and choose what to carry forward.
Samantha Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CSAT-C, SIFI, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Woodside, NY 11377
Are You a Woman Seeking Healing and Hope?
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or the pain of partner betrayal? If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, I want you to know: there is hope. Healing is possible, and you deserve a life filled with peace, clarity, and joy.
Are You a Woman Seeking Healing and Hope?
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or the pain of partner betrayal? If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, I want you to know: there is hope. Healing is possible, and you deserve a life filled with peace, clarity, and joy.
Through attentive sessions, I assist my clients in making sense of their life experiences, identifying their strengths and overcoming limiting beliefs they may hold about themselves. I utilize integrative therapy, which includes incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness into therapy sessions. I also have significant experience working with individuals impacted by trauma and substance abuse. I am passionate about my profession and helping individuals and couples find peace and enhance their overall well-being.
Through attentive sessions, I assist my clients in making sense of their life experiences, identifying their strengths and overcoming limiting beliefs they may hold about themselves. I utilize integrative therapy, which includes incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness into therapy sessions. I also have significant experience working with individuals impacted by trauma and substance abuse. I am passionate about my profession and helping individuals and couples find peace and enhance their overall well-being.
Are you feeling disconnected and distracted by a nagging inner critic? Perhaps you have had difficult experiences that you now carry alone. As a therapist and fellow human, I believe in your capacity to heal, reconnect with yourself and others, and live more expansively and fully. Sometimes, we just need some support to begin. I'm warm, attentive, and direct in session. My approach is collaborative, healing-centered, and mindful of how systems and histories shape the way we relate to and interact with the world.
Are you feeling disconnected and distracted by a nagging inner critic? Perhaps you have had difficult experiences that you now carry alone. As a therapist and fellow human, I believe in your capacity to heal, reconnect with yourself and others, and live more expansively and fully. Sometimes, we just need some support to begin. I'm warm, attentive, and direct in session. My approach is collaborative, healing-centered, and mindful of how systems and histories shape the way we relate to and interact with the world.
"Living in the past can be overwhelming and lead to confusion and pain. By waking up to your reality, you can find clarity and peace. Let go of the past and embrace the present moment to find your true path."
"Living in the past can be overwhelming and lead to confusion and pain. By waking up to your reality, you can find clarity and peace. Let go of the past and embrace the present moment to find your true path."
Life can sometimes feel like a series of tangled knots—solving one issue may reveal another. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-discovery and positive change. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping you find clarity and relief.
Life can sometimes feel like a series of tangled knots—solving one issue may reveal another. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-discovery and positive change. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping you find clarity and relief.
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I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client, drawing techniques from CBT and DBT, as well as internal family systems and several other approaches.
Down bad? Feeling wonky? Lets talk about it. I help clients with a variety of issues by tailoring my therapeutic approach to their unique needs and goals. I want everyone I work with to realize their full potential by restructuring maladaptive thought patterns that lead to distress and poor functioning. I hope to give my clients the space to process their thoughts and emotions, and understand the ways in which their behavior and subconscious beliefs about themselves and the world around them play into false narratives that ultimately keep themselves down. I strive to help my clients to learn to love themselves without condition.
I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client, drawing techniques from CBT and DBT, as well as internal family systems and several other approaches.
Down bad? Feeling wonky? Lets talk about it. I help clients with a variety of issues by tailoring my therapeutic approach to their unique needs and goals. I want everyone I work with to realize their full potential by restructuring maladaptive thought patterns that lead to distress and poor functioning. I hope to give my clients the space to process their thoughts and emotions, and understand the ways in which their behavior and subconscious beliefs about themselves and the world around them play into false narratives that ultimately keep themselves down. I strive to help my clients to learn to love themselves without condition.
Jules is a psychotherapist, art therapist, and the founder of Threshold Therapies. With Jules, you’ll enter a space where curiosity and self-discovery are at the forefront. Here, you are encouraged to explore yourself in a compassionate, creative, and nonjudgmental environment. Whether you are grappling with existential concerns, navigating difficult choices, or seeking to change course in life, Jules helps guide you through this process of transformation. You’ll gain valuable tools to manage challenges, all while gaining a deeper understanding of yourself.
Jules is a psychotherapist, art therapist, and the founder of Threshold Therapies. With Jules, you’ll enter a space where curiosity and self-discovery are at the forefront. Here, you are encouraged to explore yourself in a compassionate, creative, and nonjudgmental environment. Whether you are grappling with existential concerns, navigating difficult choices, or seeking to change course in life, Jules helps guide you through this process of transformation. You’ll gain valuable tools to manage challenges, all while gaining a deeper understanding of yourself.
I have extensive experience providing therapy and supportive services to individuals with a variety of issues stemming from anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Some of these issues may include: interpersonal and relationship issues, communication difficulties in work and personal life, difficulty with stress management, life transitions and existential life crises. I work with adults and older adolescents who may have both long and short term goals as well as those dealing with more acute symptoms such as panic attacks and insomnia.
I have extensive experience providing therapy and supportive services to individuals with a variety of issues stemming from anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Some of these issues may include: interpersonal and relationship issues, communication difficulties in work and personal life, difficulty with stress management, life transitions and existential life crises. I work with adults and older adolescents who may have both long and short term goals as well as those dealing with more acute symptoms such as panic attacks and insomnia.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and a trauma-informed approach to support clients navigating anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
In my work, I approach difficult experiences with compassion, honoring each client’s cultural values while empowering them to establish boundaries, cultivate self-acceptance, and create a path that feels true to themselves.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and a trauma-informed approach to support clients navigating anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
In my work, I approach difficult experiences with compassion, honoring each client’s cultural values while empowering them to establish boundaries, cultivate self-acceptance, and create a path that feels true to themselves.
I offer talk therapy, EMDR, DBT, IFS, grief counseling, somatic approaches, and harm reduction counseling, as well as treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and body dysmorphic disorder.
I am a trauma therapist who works with queer and trans communities; poly / ENM, kink / BDSM, neurodiverse and disabled communities; sex workers, and substance users. My approach is informed by my shared identities and experiences. I work with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence; childhood and adult sexual violence; attachment and complex trauma; hate violence; and police, state, and institutional violence. My therapeutic style is trauma-informed and holistic, direct, and grounded in bodily autonomy, liberation, and anti-racism. I am particularly dedicated to those who have been excluded from mainstream therapeutic spaces.
I offer talk therapy, EMDR, DBT, IFS, grief counseling, somatic approaches, and harm reduction counseling, as well as treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and body dysmorphic disorder.
I am a trauma therapist who works with queer and trans communities; poly / ENM, kink / BDSM, neurodiverse and disabled communities; sex workers, and substance users. My approach is informed by my shared identities and experiences. I work with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence; childhood and adult sexual violence; attachment and complex trauma; hate violence; and police, state, and institutional violence. My therapeutic style is trauma-informed and holistic, direct, and grounded in bodily autonomy, liberation, and anti-racism. I am particularly dedicated to those who have been excluded from mainstream therapeutic spaces.
With a lifelong passion for creative expression and group facilitation, I have dedicated over 30 years to the field of drama therapy, helping individuals and communities discover healing, connection, and joy through the arts. My journey has led me to specialize and train in psychodrama and play therapy, enriching my practice with a diverse set of tools and approaches. I have worked with children, adolescents, parents, adults, elders, couples, families, and groups of all kinds in settings such as schools, hospitals, foster care centers, youth centers, nursing homes, and treatment centers.
With a lifelong passion for creative expression and group facilitation, I have dedicated over 30 years to the field of drama therapy, helping individuals and communities discover healing, connection, and joy through the arts. My journey has led me to specialize and train in psychodrama and play therapy, enriching my practice with a diverse set of tools and approaches. I have worked with children, adolescents, parents, adults, elders, couples, families, and groups of all kinds in settings such as schools, hospitals, foster care centers, youth centers, nursing homes, and treatment centers.
I draw from creative arts therapy, trauma- & somatic-informed practices, as well as IFS, EMDR, & relational approaches (RLT, Imago, & Gottman).
Are you the reliable one, the "doer," the thoughtful one who holds it all together? From the outside, life may look full, even successful. But inside, something feels off: anxiety you can’t explain, burnout, or disconnection. You may be moving through grief/loss, trauma, or a transition—or stuck in patterns that once helped you cope no longer fit. Or, in your relationships, you might find yourselves missing each other despite wanting closeness. Maybe you find yourself wondering: Why do I keep reacting this way? Why does this feel so hard?
I draw from creative arts therapy, trauma- & somatic-informed practices, as well as IFS, EMDR, & relational approaches (RLT, Imago, & Gottman).
Are you the reliable one, the "doer," the thoughtful one who holds it all together? From the outside, life may look full, even successful. But inside, something feels off: anxiety you can’t explain, burnout, or disconnection. You may be moving through grief/loss, trauma, or a transition—or stuck in patterns that once helped you cope no longer fit. Or, in your relationships, you might find yourselves missing each other despite wanting closeness. Maybe you find yourself wondering: Why do I keep reacting this way? Why does this feel so hard?
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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.