Ivelisse Concepcion

Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with deep experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. She practices in New York and works in both English and Spanish. She focuses on everyday problems that can feel overwhelming, including parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, mood shifts, and isolation or loneliness.

She draws on 25 years in mental health, starting in crisis work with children and youth and later shifting to adult clients and couples. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from College of Mount Saint Vincent. She began working in community programs in 1995 and has continued in New York ever since.

In sessions she aims to meet people where they are and build on existing strengths. She uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person’s goals and style. That can mean practical skill-building, talking through painful events, or focusing on small changes that make daily life easier.

Her practical focus includes helping clients spot obstacles, practice emotional regulation, and rebuild routines after loss or trauma. She also supports parents handling challenging child behavior and adults coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress. Her work emphasizes clear goals and gradual progress.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative tone and straightforward strategies tailored to their situation. She works to help clients regain control of emotions and move toward stronger day-to-day functioning.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s concerns. It emphasizes understanding a person’s point of view and helping them set their own goals, which is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship strain, or loneliness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, panic attacks, mood problems, and patterns that keep problems going. Sessions often include simple exercises to practice between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they adjust methods so the plan fits the client’s needs and preferences rather than using one fixed method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling, fitting sessions around work or caregiving, and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to keep shorter check-ins when life is busy and to continue therapy during big life transitions.