IFS Therapy Therapists in New York, NY

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is a transformative approach that helps individuals connect with and harmonize the different “parts” of their inner world. By cultivating self-compassion and understanding, IFS empowers clients to heal past wounds and navigate emotional conflicts with greater clarity. With 8 IFS-trained therapists in New York, NY, you can access expert support tailored to fostering self-awareness, balance, and personal growth. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently accepting new clients, offering timely availability for this unique and empowering therapeutic journey.

Availability updated: 9/3/2025

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 7 ratings

Katie Wright

LCSW, 8 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Warm
Open-minded
Authentic

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Hi there! I'm Katie and enjoy working with a wide range of people and specialize in treating teens and young adults. My specialty areas include mood instability, anxiety, depression, issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulty launching into adulthood, and maladaptive coping mechanisms including self-harm and impulsive behaviors. I work well with people who are emotionally sensitive, may feel that they don’t belong, and have difficulty maintaining stable relationships. I strive to help people create a life that’s more enjoyable by learning to tolerate painful emotions and have more pleasant experiences.
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Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

Darlene Browning

LCSW, 30 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
HI I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker , I am licensed in New York , New Jersey, Pennslyvania and Delaware and I have been a Social Worker since 2001. I graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work and I have worked in the mental health for over 30 years.I provide psychotherapy with an eclectic, person-centered, and non-judgemental approach. I provide a safe, secure, and empathetic warm environment. The world can be scary, cold, and insensitive place to be and there is a lot of uncertainty going around, but together we can get through it. I have a certificate in Intergerated Trauma , newly trained in EMDR, and AEDP as well. i am also part of the BIPOC community. I also have experience working with LGBT community, relationships, intimacy issues, and attachment issues , career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue. My clinical approach includes CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Trauma, abuse and family conflict. I use Zoom, Face time, Doxyme and Google Meet.
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Marcia Ertola

LMHC, 27 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
+9
I am Marcia, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with a Master's degree and I have been practicing in New York for 25 years. I absolutely love what I do!!! My goal is to put myself out of a job which I accomplish by helping you work through whatever is blocking you from living your best life. I have worked in a variety of settings as a K-12 school based therapist, as an individual, family, and group therapist in a therapeutic boarding school for high school and college students with addictions, as a private therapist working with individuals and couples. I have also worked as a Military Family Life counselor both in New York as well as overseas. This has provided me with multi-cultural experience learning from and being challenged by clients with racial and cultural differences from my own. In addition to my master's program, I have post-graduate training in family systems therapy, play therapy, and couples counseling.
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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 11 ratings

Joy Saladino

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Solution oriented
Intelligent
Empowering

Specialties

Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I specialize in helping clients with trauma and PTSD, Personality and Mood Disorders, so that they can lead happy and more fulfilling lives. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from Marywood University in 2015 and I have been practicing in this field ever since. I also really enjoy all forms of Family Therapy to help people heal relationships and communicate better with those they love most.
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Chantae Riley

LMHC, 11 years of experience

Open-minded
Direct

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+5
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I have been in the field for 11 years. I have worked with high risk populations, inpatient as well as community mental health. Because of my work and personal experiences, I have found that the best technique is to meet people where they are currently in life. Therapy can be intimidating. It is important to me to build a rapport so that we can successful meet your treatment goals. I specialize in working with those who suffer from Anxiety, Depression Bipolar Disorder and Trauma.
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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 10 ratings

Chaya Sara Choen

LCSW, 16 years of experience

Empowering
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
+10
I am a family counselor licensed in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Utah with over 15 years of experience working as a Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, social anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and emotional abuse. I provide telehealth therapy and am flexible with the time needed to meet the clients individual schedule
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Melissa Stadler

LCSW, 12 years of experience

Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Coping Skills
Parenting
Peer Relationships
+10
Life is something, isn’t it? Moments of joy, accomplishment, and meaning can feel fleeting, and many of us find we spend much of our time wondering if we’re the only ones struggling to picture what contentment even looks like. Actually maintaining it in our daily lives can seem impossible. We look around at our families, our careers, our friendships, our relationships with our children, and we see areas where there is room for growth and change. The difference between noticing what we want to improve and having the strength, support, and courage to actually do it can feel vast. And lonely. Sometimes just knowing you have someone to talk to who will listen, with warmth and kindness and without judgment, can make all the difference. Let's work together to build your capacity for growth. Let's build skills, confidence, and self-compassion. The reality of life is that moments of deep joy may be fleeting, but so are times of pain and the quiet "in-between" is where most of the meaning lies. We can work together to understand that meaning in your life and to learn to make the most of it.
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Annie (Chana)

LMFT, 7 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Depression
Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m a warm, insight-oriented therapist who offers a steady, compassionate space for adults navigating grief, relational wounds, and the impact of growing up around emotional chaos or inconsistency. My approach is grounded in deep listening and curiosity—I help clients slow down and make sense of their inner experience, uncovering patterns that may have once been protective but now feel limiting. Together, we create room for new ways of relating—to yourself, to others, and to your story. Healing, in my work, begins with being deeply seen and understood.
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Frequently asked questions

Why filter by New York rather than a city like New York City?

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across New York from Buffalo to Rochester! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in New York.

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Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

What to expect during your first session?

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs.

Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.