Boris Herzberg

About

Boris Herzberg has been working with individuals, couples and groups for more than a decade as a counselor, consultant and coach. His main focus is relationships, family connections and dealing with emotional hardships. Boris holds a diploma as Psychologist-Psychoanalyst from the Eastern European Institute of Saint Petersburg, Russia, and an ICF Coaching License from the Israeli Coaching Association.

Recent Posts

How Couples Can Deal With Sexual Rejection Better

Explore the nature of sexual rejection, how to communicate through the emotional pain it causes, and how to address the issue compassionately, not angrily.

Dealing With a Sexless Relationship

Low sexual desire is a common cause of dissatisfaction in sex life. Discover the two types of factors that cause it—external and relationship-based—and how to approach each.

Dealing With Emotional Aspects of Being a Replacement Child

"Replacement children," born to fill the void of a lost sibling, often struggle. Discover their journey to separate from imposed identities and find their true selves.

The Persistence of Traumatic Childhood Shame

Shame can be one of the toughest emotions to face. Explore how childhood traumatic shame shapes adult relationships and how reminiscent situations help it retain its hold.

How Emotions Hide From Us and Fool Us

Secondary emotions can emerge and act as a defense against our real emotions. Explore the true feelings behind anger, shame, anxiety, and more.

Parental Envy: The Silent Thief of Joy and Fulfillment

Narcissistic parental envy harms children and leads to attachment wounds, unfulfilled ambitions, and a lack of joy in life. What drives parents and how to deal with it?

6 Common Fears About Starting Therapy

Starting therapy can be daunting. Strong feelings, discomfort, and doubt are normal. Here’s what you need to know for a smoother journey.

Defining Emotional Overdependency in Unhealthy Relationships

Exploring emotional helplessness in relationships.

11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting

Discover the insidious signs of gaslighting, such as erosion of respect, violating agreement, and more. Learn how to protect yourself from manipulative behavior in relationships.

Not Just Sadness: Decomposing Depression

There are non-obvious constituents of depression beyond mere sadness. Indeed, repressed anger can play a role in ongoing depression. Here's how.