- Client-centered care
- CBT informed methods
- English and Spanish
About Ivelisse
Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns. She works with adults and previously spent much of her career supporting children and youth. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on 25 years of experience in community mental health.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She aims to meet people where they are, notice what is already working, and build from those strengths. Sessions focus on identifying barriers, learning skills to handle strong emotions, and making small changes that fit into daily life.
Ivelisse trained at New York University for her master of social work and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent. She began working in mental health in 1995 on a mobile crisis team and has stayed in community-based programs since then.
She uses a mix of methods tailored to each person’s needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused steps, and trauma-informed strategies. With this blend she helps people address things like panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, grief, relationship strain, and parenting stress.
People who see her can expect a collaborative style. She helps clients notice patterns, try practical techniques, and adjust plans as needed. The goal is to increase emotional control and support clearer choices in daily life.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at a pace the client chooses. This approach helps with feeling heard, building self-understanding, and making decisions that fit real life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, panic attacks, and mood symptoms through short exercises and skill practice. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes and next steps to move toward a client’s goals.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, preferences, and what they want to change. Together they will try methods that fit and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support steady progress through weekly or focused sessions that aim to build skills between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She meets people where they are, builds on strengths, and works on concrete steps to manage emotions and daily challenges.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience in mental health, beginning in community-based crisis work and continuing across child, youth, and adult settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.