Ivelisse Concepcion, LCSW

Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She brings 25 years of experience in mental health to her work and speaks English and Spanish. Many people seek her help for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

She began in mental health in 1995 on a children’s mobile crisis team and later earned a master’s degree in social work from New York University. Over two decades she has worked in community programs across New York and expanded her focus from children and youth to include adults and couples in recent years.

Ivelisse uses a practical, people-first style. She aims to meet clients where they are, build on strengths, and address barriers that get in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and finding small changes that lead to better coping and emotional control.

Her work draws on a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person’s needs. She commonly uses client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused methods when appropriate. Training over many years informs how she adapts tools to each situation.

People who work with her can expect a collaborative approach that emphasizes emotional skills, problem solving, and reducing obstacles to functioning. She is listed in directories that support carers and can work with those juggling caregiving responsibilities alongside other life demands.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. The therapist follows the client's pace, helps clarify concerns, and supports their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep continuity during life changes. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that better match a caregiver's routine. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and materials so therapy stays practical and usable in everyday life.