Ivelisse Concepcion, LCSW

Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 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 the College of Mount Saint Vincent, and began working in mental health before completing her degrees. Over the course of her career she has gained deep experience with children and youth, and in the past nine years she has expanded her focus to include adults and, more recently, couples.

Her practice emphasizes meeting clients where they are, building on existing strengths, and addressing barriers that interfere with emotional well-being. She has extensive experience supporting families of children and young adults who are considered severely emotionally disturbed and may be at risk of out-of-home placement due to mental health concerns, trauma, or developmental diagnoses such as ADHD. Her clinical work also covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger management, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.

Ivelisse uses an eclectic, strengths-based approach and cultivates a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She has pursued training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy including trauma-focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, grief work, and other trauma-informed modalities. Her goal is to help people identify and resolve obstacles, strengthen emotional regulation, and regain agency so they can make meaningful choices about their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client directs the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist offers empathy and support; this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting clear goals and identifying immediate steps and strengths that lead to measurable change, which can be especially useful for addressing specific challenges like parenting stress or problem behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ivelisse collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so treatment remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from home or elsewhere.