Ivelisse Concepcion, LCSW

Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, and relationship strains. She brings a long career in mental health to each session and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Ivelisse speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and down-to-earth.

She began working in community mental health in 1995 and has more than 25 years of experience. Much of her early work was with children and youth, and over the last decade she has focused increasingly on adults and couples. Her background includes work with people facing serious emotional challenges, complex trauma, mood difficulties, and behavioral concerns that risk disruption to family life.

Ivelisse uses a flexible approach that starts by meeting people where they are. She looks for strengths to build on and helps identify barriers that get in the way of daily functioning. Sessions blend elements from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused ideas, and trauma-focused methods as needed.

Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients learn emotion regulation skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and set small goals that add up over time. Parents and caregivers can expect clear guidance on managing conflict, behavior, and the stress that comes with caring for others.

Over the years she has taken additional trainings in trauma-focused work, grief therapy, and cognitive behavioral strategies. That experience informs treatment choices while keeping the work tailored to each person’s needs and life situation.

How these approaches can work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and perspective. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps clients decide what changes matter most. This approach helps when someone needs support making sense of feelings or building confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. Sessions teach simple skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. This method is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to the client’s needs and preferences. Decisions about pace and focus are made together so work fits the person’s goals and life situation.

Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also let a therapist and client use shared tools, homework, and skill-building between meetings to keep progress moving.