Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) therapists in Shirley, NY
Browse Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) therapists in Shirley, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
IPT
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY (Online Only)
IPT
Silvina Falcon - Levine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
Welcome! I applaud your decision to improve the quality of your life. I look forward to meeting you and join in your journey towards healing and personal success. Together we will design a path to learn tools to manage anxiety, obsessions, intrusive thoughts and distress. I look forward to helping you attain your personal goals .
33 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY
IPT
Francis A. Bax
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, CASAC-Master
Francis A. Bax, MS, LMHC, LPC, CASAC-Master is a clinician who uses cutting-edge, evidenced-based, and eclectic clinical and instructional techniques in motivating clients to consider and practice behavior change while perpetuating the human service field through training, instructing, and mentoring aspiring counselors.
Mr. Bax helps clients achieve fulfillment and satisfaction through time-limited solution-focused interventions and strategic planning while using motivational interviewing techniques and evaluation through using the DiClemente and Prochaska Stages of Change model.
Mr. Bax holds a master’s degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from the Canisius University of Buffalo NY, and is a member of the American Counselors Association and the New York State Counselors Association.
Mr. Bax is the owner of Peace, Love, and Counseling by Fran which is located in North Tonawanda NY, and is currently in private practice providing virtual psychotherapy to adults, and is currently accepting new clients from New York State and Nevada.
31 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY
IPT
Emma Sartwell
Counselor/Therapist, MDiv, SEP, Registered Psychotherapist
At Somatic Spiritual Counseling, we offer mindfulness- and body-based therapy for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and feel more at home in their lives. Our practitioners bring different specialties to the work, including somatic trauma therapy, couples counseling, support for depression and anxiety, transpersonal psychology, LGBTQ+ concerns, spirituality, and spiritual emergence.
Rather than focusing only on the stories you tell about what has happened, we at Somatic Spiritual Counseling also pay attention to what your body and nervous system are communicating. Through somatic healing, mindfulness, and compassionate exploration of unconscious patterns and beliefs, we help you work with what may be difficult to reach through talk therapy alone. Our approach to somatic spiritual counseling is grounded, individualized, and designed to support meaningful, lasting change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY
IPT
Marcy Abramsky, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Counseling, Teletherapy, Serving NYS
I am passionate about working with clients in therapy and coaching, guiding them to break barriers, harness strengths, and unleash their full potential. Begin your journey to growth, resilience, and fulfillment with online therapy in as we enter 2027—get ready to power your new beginning today!
26 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY (Online Only)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) therapists in Shirley, NY Statistics
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) therapists in Shirley, NY average 18 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (95%), Depression (88%), and Stress (71%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
73%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 95% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Self Esteem |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 43% | Black / African American |
| 43% | Hispanic / Latino |