Ivelisse Concepcion, LCSW
Experienced New York LCSW for families and trauma
- Trauma-informed care
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Family and parenting support
About Ivelisse Concepcion
Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York, bringing 25 years of experience in mental health care. She earned a Master of Social Work from New York University and a bachelor in Psychology from College of Mount Saint Viencent, and began her career in 1995 as a member of a Children Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team. Over decades of community-based work in New York, she has developed deep experience supporting children and youth as well as adults and, more recently, couples.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered approach that begins by meeting people where they are, building on existing strengths, and collaboratively identifying and addressing barriers to progress. She has extensive experience with trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger and emotional control, parenting and family challenges, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Much of her early work focused on youth with serious emotional disturbances who were at risk of out-of-home placement, and in recent years she has extended her focus to adults and relationship work.
Concepcion integrates an eclectic mix of evidence-informed methods tailored to each person’s needs and style, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, and Solution-Focused techniques. Her clinical training also includes grief work and other trauma therapies, and she emphasizes practical skills that help people regain control of emotions and make meaningful choices in their lives. Fluent in English and Spanish, she brings a collaborative, compassionate stance to families and individuals across the lifespan.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered approach that begins by meeting people where they are, building on existing strengths, and collaboratively identifying and addressing barriers to progress. She has extensive experience with trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger and emotional control, parenting and family challenges, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Much of her early work focused on youth with serious emotional disturbances who were at risk of out-of-home placement, and in recent years she has extended her focus to adults and relationship work.
Concepcion integrates an eclectic mix of evidence-informed methods tailored to each person’s needs and style, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, and Solution-Focused techniques. Her clinical training also includes grief work and other trauma therapies, and she emphasizes practical skills that help people regain control of emotions and make meaningful choices in their lives. Fluent in English and Spanish, she brings a collaborative, compassionate stance to families and individuals across the lifespan.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ivelisse Concepcion have?
Ivelisse Concepcion has 25 years of experience in mental health.
Is Ivelisse Concepcion a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: NY LCSW 084156.
In which languages does Ivelisse Concepcion provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Ivelisse Concepcion located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Ivelisse Concepcion as my therapist?
You can work with Ivelisse Concepcion through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ivelisse Concepcion work with international clients?
Ivelisse Concepcion does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ivelisse Concepcion cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist follows the person's lead, validates their experience, and helps them explore goals and values - this approach supports issues like self-esteem, family conflict, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical skills and structured work, and is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Trauma-Focused therapies involve targeted strategies to process traumatic experiences and reduce their impact on daily functioning - these methods can help with post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and related emotional symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ivelisse works with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and together they determine which methods are likely to be most helpful, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps tailor therapy to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from home or other convenient settings. These formats offer flexibility for follow-up, skill practice, and ongoing support, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused therapy across a variety of concerns.
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