Ivelisse Concepcion , LCSW

Ivelisse Concepcion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of experience in mental health. She trained at New York University, where she earned a master degree in Social Work, and holds a bachelor in Psychology from College of Mount Saint Viencent. Her career began in 1995 as a member of a Children Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team, and she has spent most of her professional life working in community-based programs across New York.

Concepcion's early work focused on children and adolescents, and over the past decade she has extended her practice to include adults and, most recently, couples. She frequently supports families caring for children and young adults who are considered severely emotionally disturbed or at risk of out-of-home placement due to trauma, mental health conditions, or diagnoses such as ADHD. Her clinical areas also include depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, anger and emotional regulation challenges.

Her approach emphasizes meeting clients where they are, identifying and building on strengths, and addressing barriers that interfere with daily functioning. She draws from an eclectic mix of evidence-based methods and has participated in training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused modalities, and grief work. Concepcion aims to help people recognize obstacles, gain emotional control, and make empowered choices that improve their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care with Ivelisse Concepcion

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own goals and strengths, creating space for people to explore their values and make choices that feel right for them. It is helpful for those facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or priorities that require personal reflection.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and then practice new skills to manage anxiety, depression, or mood symptoms. It is commonly used for stress, panic, and everyday coping strategies.

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact and improve functioning. It can include techniques tailored to resolving trauma-related symptoms and supporting recovery.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Ivelisse Concepcion works with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of treatment. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide effective, ongoing support when in-person visits are not an option.