Ari Poliakoff · Internal Family Systems
A little less noise. A little more room for you.
Individual sessions for exploring who you are, what matters to you, and the different parts of your inner world.
Maryland · New York · Florida
An approach centered on curiosity about the different parts of your inner experience.
Individual conversations with room for your responsibilities, relationships, and questions.
Rooted in familiarity with Orthodox Jewish life and respect for different backgrounds.
About the practice
Responsibilities, commitments, social media, and everyday stress can make it difficult to hear yourself amidst the noise of life.
My work is about making space for that inner conversation. I specialize in Internal Family Systems, with a particular focus on men exploring confidence and assertiveness, identity, and relationships.
Support, validation, and empathy matter. I also invite you to consider what it means to offer those things to yourself, and to explore your own sense of Self-leadership.
— Ari Poliakoff
Working together
Currently offering individual sessions, shaped around your experiences, questions, and priorities.
Currently available
An Internal Family Systems-informed space to explore identity, relationships, confidence, and the different parts of yourself. My familiarity with Orthodox Jewish life informs a culturally sensitive approach, with a particular focus on men.
In development
I'm exploring additional ways to support connection and self-understanding, including groups and classes focused on relationships.
These offerings are not currently available.
Ari Poliakoff
Meet Ari
What brings meaning to my work is the opportunity to listen closely, explore questions together, and appreciate what matters to each person.
I earned my bachelor's degree and rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University, followed by a master's in social work at Touro College. I specialize in Internal Family Systems.
As an Orthodox Jewish man, I bring familiarity with that way of life, as well as a sensitivity to understanding other cultures. The people I've worked with have also been invaluable teachers to me.
Each conversation is an invitation to get to know yourself with curiosity. I value both awareness of earlier experiences and attention to what you think and feel in the present. My work offers room for reflection, empathy, and your own understanding of Self-leadership.
The approach
Making room for your voice among the demands of daily life.
Exploring what it means to offer yourself empathy and validation.
Considering your values and how you want to show up in your life.
Getting to know different parts of yourself without rushing to judgment.
Reflections
Written reflection · Draft
Responsibilities, commitments, social media, stress, and the things we tell ourselves can make it difficult to hear our own voice.
What would it be like to pause and get to know that part of yourself? My work centers on making space for curiosity, empathy, and understanding—not only from someone else, but from within.
If you're ready to get to know yourself better and explore Self-leadership, I'm here to listen.
Ari Poliakoff
Coming soon
Coming soon — check back soon.
Coming soon
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Practical details
I see clients in Maryland, New York, and Florida.
Yes. I am currently in-network with Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Carefirst, Carelon, Cigna, Empire, Fidelis, Medicare, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, United HealthCare. Medicare participation does not include all Medicare managed plans. If I am not in-network with your plan, I can provide paperwork for you to submit to your insurer. Coverage and reimbursement depend on your plan; please confirm the details with your insurer.
Sessions usually take place once a week. Depending on your needs and my availability, meeting twice a week may be an option.
We decide together whether continuing to meet is useful for you.
I require 24 hours’ advance notice for cancellations. If you cancel late or miss a session, I request payment for the missed session. Session reminders are sent 26 hours beforehand.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems. Our conversations can include your earlier experiences, present-day thoughts and feelings, and the different parts of your inner world. Curiosity, self-understanding, and Self-leadership are central to my approach.
Get in touch
For availability and general questions, you can reach me directly. Please do not send personal health information by email.
New clients
A brief conversation to ask questions and consider whether working together feels like a fit.
Online booking is not yet available. Please contact Ari directly.
Secure process
Intake is completed through a separate secure process, not on this website.
Secure intake link pending. Ari will share the next steps directly.
Existing clients
Appointment access is shared directly after the preliminary intake process.
Appointment link pending. Use the link Ari has shared with you.