Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Amherst, NY
Browse Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Amherst, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Creative Now Therapy, Cris Maria Fort Garcés
Registered Psychotherapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, Gestalt Psychotherapy Certified, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certified, Hakomi Somatic Practitioner
You are not too sensitive. You are not failing at healing. Your body has just been running an old survival program for a long time, and it’s tired. I work with sensitive women and queer adults who are done performing “fine” while quietly falling apart.
18 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
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Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
I am a specialized trauma- & attachment-oriented group therapist committed to helping adults heal, grow and cultivate more fulfilling relationships and lives. In my groups, healing happens in the context of a safe therapeutic community of fellow travelers who can relate, help each other feel less alone, and support one another in making the changes needed to get more out of life. I also use a liberation psychology lens to help group members explore the intersection of cultural and identify factors and mental health and feel more confident and empowered in their lives.
Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and connection through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). By helping you bring your full authentic self into connection, Group can help you transcend loneliness to find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
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Jazmin Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are and the experiences that have shaped them. As someone who identifies as queer and is part of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of having spaces where you can show up as your full self without judgment or the need to explain who you are. I value culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and identity-affirming care, and recognize that culture, family, identity, and lived experience are important parts of each person’s story. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, honesty, and humanity, while honoring both the challenges you’re carrying and the strengths that have helped you navigate them. I also believe there should be room for humor and genuine connection in therapy. My hope is that our work helps you feel more understood, connected to yourself, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationships, identity, stress, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s happening, feel understood, and work together toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
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Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Mind Body Connections is a group practice with locations in Naperville and Chicago, and the professional home of 10 highly skilled therapists each in their areas of expertise. We believe in the importance of identifying and attending to the root cause of the issues that brought you to seek therapy at this time. By working with us, you will gain skills to support yourself outside of the therapy hour and feel more empowered to tackle life's challenges. As the owner of Mind Body Connections, I will personally do your intake within less than 48 hours and place you with the clinician that will best meet your needs.
28 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
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Anneka Gavrin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Anneka Gavrin is a psychotherapist in New York City. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through connection, emotional understanding, and the experience of being deeply seen within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Anneka works with individuals who may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, relationship difficulties, or emotional overwhelm despite appearing to function well in many areas of life. Her approach is experiential, somatic, and depth-oriented, helping clients explore the emotional experiences and patterns that shape their relationships with themselves and others.
Through thoughtful and collaborative work, Anneka helps clients develop greater self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and create lasting changes that support more authentic and fulfilling lives.
15 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Amherst, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (80%), and Trauma and PTSD (73%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Stress |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Jewish |