Ivelisse Concepcion, LCSW
Practical, experienced social worker for parenting concerns
Book with Ivelisse- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Ivelisse
Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years in mental health care. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, and mood disorders. She speaks English and Spanish and practices from New York.
She began work in community mental health in 1995 and later earned her Master of Social Work from New York University. Much of her early career focused on children and youth, and over the past decade she has worked more with adults and, more recently, couples.
Background and approach
Her LCSW credential is from New York. Ivelisse emphasizes a practical, strengths-based approach. She aims to meet people where they are, notice what is working, and build on those strengths.
Sessions focus on identifying barriers, trying specific strategies, and tracking small changes that matter in daily life. Her methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused approaches when appropriate. She adapts methods to each person’s needs and learning style rather than using a single fixed method.
Parents often seek her help for behavior, emotional control, family conflict, and concerns about children with ADHD or mood difficulties. She also supports caregivers, people coping with illness, and those processing grief or past trauma. People can expect clear, practical steps in sessions and a focus on skills to use between meetings.
Ivelisse combines long experience in community programs with a focus on realistic goals and everyday tools that fit family life.
What Ivelisse works with
Everything Ivelisse lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ivelisse helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches Ivelisse lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and supports self-directed change by following their pace and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior into concrete steps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and managing daily stress through practical skills and homework exercises.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences shape which techniques are used.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy family life. Video calls let the therapist and client connect face to face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when a shorter, more frequent touchpoint fits a schedule.
These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while still using evidence-informed methods and a practical focus on change.
Questions people ask about Ivelisse
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and mood disorders.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on strengths and small, achievable steps. She aims to meet people where they are and build from existing skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience in mental health, starting in community crisis services in 1995 and later earning a Master of Social Work from New York University.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on therapist availability.
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