- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Ivelisse
Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with adults and young people on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, and other mood concerns.
She began in community mental health in 1995 on a mobile crisis team and has spent most of her career in New York programs serving children and families. Over the past decade she shifted to more adult work and in the last year has included couples work alongside individual therapy.
Ivelisse uses practical, skills-based methods. She draws on client-centered work to listen and understand a person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thought and behavior that feed anger or anxiety. Solution-focused methods support short-term goals and concrete steps forward.
Trauma-focused approaches are part of her practice when past events are driving current problems. She has completed ongoing training in trauma-informed techniques, TF-CBT, grief work, and related therapies across her career. Sessions address emotional control, impulsivity, and coping strategies for intense feelings.
Her style emphasizes building a working relationship and identifying barriers that get in the way of progress. She helps people find small, realistic changes they can practice between sessions. Ivelisse offers services in English and Spanish and works from her New York practice.
How her approaches translate to online work
She uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and understanding a person's experience; online sessions can follow the same conversational pace to identify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in tele-sessions focuses on spotting thought patterns, practicing new responses, and assigning brief exercises to try between meetings. Solution-focused work over video or phone concentrates on small, practical steps and measurable goals to reduce angry outbursts or frustration.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as work progresses and as different issues come up, such as trauma or grief.
The practical benefits of remote sessions are fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. Depending on current session options, clients may be able to choose formats that make attending easier; confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic, or longer sessions when more processing is needed, helping people practice new skills in real-life situations.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related mood issues.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify triggers and patterns, and solution-focused steps to reduce angry reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years working in mental health, starting in community crisis services and later expanding to adult and couples work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.