Jewish Therapists in Clifton, NJ
Henchi Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, SRT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Clifton, NJ 07012
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and SEP, I believe in a strength-based approach to help each person discover their own unique strengths and abilities. As a happily married woman myself and a proud mother of a beautiful family, I draw on my personal and professional trainings to help individuals, couples and families lead more loving, involved and happy lives together. Working with a holistic approach, I may integrate many modalities, to tailor the healing to each individual. I am trained in EMDR (Emdria certified) SE, SRT, dARE, DBT, FBT, CBT, and TIST. My approach is soft and gentle yet goal oriented.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and SEP, I believe in a strength-based approach to help each person discover their own unique strengths and abilities. As a happily married woman myself and a proud mother of a beautiful family, I draw on my personal and professional trainings to help individuals, couples and families lead more loving, involved and happy lives together. Working with a holistic approach, I may integrate many modalities, to tailor the healing to each individual. I am trained in EMDR (Emdria certified) SE, SRT, dARE, DBT, FBT, CBT, and TIST. My approach is soft and gentle yet goal oriented.
I enjoy working with clients with a variety of challenges, such as adjustment disorders, divorce and separation, depression, anxiety and panic, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or various personality disorders. I have a rational and humanistic approach.
I enjoy working with clients with a variety of challenges, such as adjustment disorders, divorce and separation, depression, anxiety and panic, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or various personality disorders. I have a rational and humanistic approach.
Andrea Meth-Thorburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton, NJ 07011 (Online Only)
My style is very warm & caring with a strong detail for eliciting emotional honesty. Appropriate humor with an inquisitive dialogue bring deep & real issues to light. My primary goal is to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I strive to understand your 'reality' while also exploring some of the biased/outdated beliefs that we all hold, which construct our current 'reality'. If you are looking to have a meaningful, honest & open relationship with your therapist then we would be a good fit. Gratefully, I've witnessed amazing transformations with hard working individuals, couples & families.
My style is very warm & caring with a strong detail for eliciting emotional honesty. Appropriate humor with an inquisitive dialogue bring deep & real issues to light. My primary goal is to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I strive to understand your 'reality' while also exploring some of the biased/outdated beliefs that we all hold, which construct our current 'reality'. If you are looking to have a meaningful, honest & open relationship with your therapist then we would be a good fit. Gratefully, I've witnessed amazing transformations with hard working individuals, couples & families.
Are you struggling with an important decision, having difficulties in a relationship? Maybe you are the kind of person that finds yourself overwhelmed or lives from crisis to crisis. Do you want to stop the pattern of putting out the personal fires in your life? Maybe you are interested in a more satisfying and successful life? Perhaps your child has school issues, or has difficulty managing his feelings or experiences. Perhaps , knowing what to do as a parent isn't so clear.
Are you struggling with an important decision, having difficulties in a relationship? Maybe you are the kind of person that finds yourself overwhelmed or lives from crisis to crisis. Do you want to stop the pattern of putting out the personal fires in your life? Maybe you are interested in a more satisfying and successful life? Perhaps your child has school issues, or has difficulty managing his feelings or experiences. Perhaps , knowing what to do as a parent isn't so clear.
Struggling? Seeking freedom from self- blame, anxiety, depression, self-hatred or anger? Seeking freedom to live a life you love - connected, flowing, peaceful and living your true purpose? What if life is not about managing or controlling your pain, but uncovering and discovering who you are under the pain? I have over 20 years of experience helping clients get relief from unnecessary suffering and move forward toward a deeper satisfaction in life. Gain more peace in your home, marriage, parenting, security and self -esteem, and find the ability to embrace your life with more confidence and peace of mind.
Struggling? Seeking freedom from self- blame, anxiety, depression, self-hatred or anger? Seeking freedom to live a life you love - connected, flowing, peaceful and living your true purpose? What if life is not about managing or controlling your pain, but uncovering and discovering who you are under the pain? I have over 20 years of experience helping clients get relief from unnecessary suffering and move forward toward a deeper satisfaction in life. Gain more peace in your home, marriage, parenting, security and self -esteem, and find the ability to embrace your life with more confidence and peace of mind.
Danielle Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton, NJ 07012
Do you feel overwhelmed at times, with emotions that feel too much to handle? Do you have difficulty maintaining meaningful relationships? Do you struggle with feeling not good enough? Do you or does someone you love struggle with addiction?
Do you feel overwhelmed at times, with emotions that feel too much to handle? Do you have difficulty maintaining meaningful relationships? Do you struggle with feeling not good enough? Do you or does someone you love struggle with addiction?
Sarala Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Clifton, NJ 07014 (Online Only)
As a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I am dedicated to providing a warm and safe space for women across the lifespan. I have experience working with adults of all ages to ensure they are given the support, empathy and proper knowledge to meet their goals and quality of life they are aiming for. There are many challenges that come up in areas of women’s health including hormonal, biological and emotional changes that occur throughout the reproductive years and beyond. Giving yourself the proper space to process and navigate the challenges can make a very significant difference and enhance the quality of your life.
As a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I am dedicated to providing a warm and safe space for women across the lifespan. I have experience working with adults of all ages to ensure they are given the support, empathy and proper knowledge to meet their goals and quality of life they are aiming for. There are many challenges that come up in areas of women’s health including hormonal, biological and emotional changes that occur throughout the reproductive years and beyond. Giving yourself the proper space to process and navigate the challenges can make a very significant difference and enhance the quality of your life.
My clients struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. They seek relief from constant doubts, rituals, overwhelming fears, and feeling down. They need a compassionate, validating therapist who uses ERP and CBT to provide effective strategies. Their goals are to reduce compulsive behaviors, manage anxiety, improve mood, and regain control over their life. They want to feel understood and supported in a safe, empathetic environment where they can achieve lasting change and lead a more fulfilling, less burdened life.
My clients struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. They seek relief from constant doubts, rituals, overwhelming fears, and feeling down. They need a compassionate, validating therapist who uses ERP and CBT to provide effective strategies. Their goals are to reduce compulsive behaviors, manage anxiety, improve mood, and regain control over their life. They want to feel understood and supported in a safe, empathetic environment where they can achieve lasting change and lead a more fulfilling, less burdened life.
Michael has always felt a natural inclination towards helping those around him. He takes an integrative approach and creates a unique treatment plan for his clients depending on their personalities, life circumstances, and goals. He believes that just as medicine is not a one-size-fits-all solution, therapy must also be uniquely tailored for each individual. Michael has a firm conviction in people’s innate ability to find the resolutions to their struggles. He is here to help you recognize your strengths and support you on your journey towards fulfillment.
Michael has always felt a natural inclination towards helping those around him. He takes an integrative approach and creates a unique treatment plan for his clients depending on their personalities, life circumstances, and goals. He believes that just as medicine is not a one-size-fits-all solution, therapy must also be uniquely tailored for each individual. Michael has a firm conviction in people’s innate ability to find the resolutions to their struggles. He is here to help you recognize your strengths and support you on your journey towards fulfillment.
Dr. Rebecca Holczer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clifton, NJ 07014 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, my approach is founded on empathy, trust, and collaboration. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Utilizing evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, I work alongside clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering them to gain insight and develop effective coping strategies. My goal is to support clients in their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I am also passionate about teaching the next generation of mental health professionals and am actively involved in teaching/supervision.
As a therapist, my approach is founded on empathy, trust, and collaboration. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Utilizing evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, I work alongside clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering them to gain insight and develop effective coping strategies. My goal is to support clients in their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I am also passionate about teaching the next generation of mental health professionals and am actively involved in teaching/supervision.
Do you see only problems? Is peace in the home a fairy tale? Does your child no longer share your values? Help is on the way! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working with couples and families struggling with issues such as depression, behavioral problems, psychiatric symptoms or relationship issues. I use a research-based model, Structural Therapy, to achieve positive results in a short time. Structural Therapy focuses on problematic issues in the context of social interactions, e.g., interactions among children, between children and parents, between dating partners, or between spouses.
Do you see only problems? Is peace in the home a fairy tale? Does your child no longer share your values? Help is on the way! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working with couples and families struggling with issues such as depression, behavioral problems, psychiatric symptoms or relationship issues. I use a research-based model, Structural Therapy, to achieve positive results in a short time. Structural Therapy focuses on problematic issues in the context of social interactions, e.g., interactions among children, between children and parents, between dating partners, or between spouses.
For over a decade, I have been treating adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, adjustment issues and relationship difficulties. I take an individualized approach, guiding each client to discover and utilize her strengths and internal resources in the healing process. I assist my clients in identifying and overcoming their own barriers to being happier and calmer. I also use a skills-based approach to provide my clients with new resources to help them more effectively navigate daily life and relationships.
For over a decade, I have been treating adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, adjustment issues and relationship difficulties. I take an individualized approach, guiding each client to discover and utilize her strengths and internal resources in the healing process. I assist my clients in identifying and overcoming their own barriers to being happier and calmer. I also use a skills-based approach to provide my clients with new resources to help them more effectively navigate daily life and relationships.
Jack Heinemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clifton, NJ 07012
If you have found yourself struggling with depression, chronic anxiety, worry, or difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships, you know how disruptive and debilitating these experiences can be. I'd like to help you improve your life. I offer an empathetic, patient, and thoughtful approach to therapy and will work collaboratively with you to address some of the most difficult problems you face. I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples who are facing painful challenges in their lives. I also help people navigate difficult life changes, financial struggles, and religious issues.
If you have found yourself struggling with depression, chronic anxiety, worry, or difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships, you know how disruptive and debilitating these experiences can be. I'd like to help you improve your life. I offer an empathetic, patient, and thoughtful approach to therapy and will work collaboratively with you to address some of the most difficult problems you face. I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples who are facing painful challenges in their lives. I also help people navigate difficult life changes, financial struggles, and religious issues.
Yael Wielgus
Licensed Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clifton, NJ 07011 (Online Only)
What are your goals, your dreams your aspirations? Can you be the best you? A more functioning and functional you? Can you process and make progress through the challenges that life sends your way? Can you feel heard, seen, and understood in a safe and judgement free space? Yes.
What are your goals, your dreams your aspirations? Can you be the best you? A more functioning and functional you? Can you process and make progress through the challenges that life sends your way? Can you feel heard, seen, and understood in a safe and judgement free space? Yes.
Lainie Weiss: Young Adults and Adults
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Clifton, NJ 07013
I am a dedicated and compassionate intern therapist who specializes in helping young adults and adults navigate life's challenges. With a strong focus on anxiety, depression, workplace stress, life transitions, and career development, I provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their concerns and to achieve their personal goals. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness and believe in meeting clients where they are, tailoring my approach to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. I am committed to empowering my clients to overcome obstacles and build fulfilling lives.
I am a dedicated and compassionate intern therapist who specializes in helping young adults and adults navigate life's challenges. With a strong focus on anxiety, depression, workplace stress, life transitions, and career development, I provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their concerns and to achieve their personal goals. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness and believe in meeting clients where they are, tailoring my approach to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. I am committed to empowering my clients to overcome obstacles and build fulfilling lives.
Are you tired of avoiding? Do you feel the need to perform frustrating rituals in an endless cycle to get rid of anxiety, uncertainty and even sensitivities to sounds? Are you stuck with unwanted thoughts and physical sensations? Do you feel like your world is getting smaller as your emotions take over? I'm Eliyahu Serkez, and throughout my career, I have specialized and dedicated myself to treating those who are trapped by anxiety, OCD and Misophonia. I did this because I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on ones life, so welcome - and know that one of the bravest things you can do is begin this journey.
Are you tired of avoiding? Do you feel the need to perform frustrating rituals in an endless cycle to get rid of anxiety, uncertainty and even sensitivities to sounds? Are you stuck with unwanted thoughts and physical sensations? Do you feel like your world is getting smaller as your emotions take over? I'm Eliyahu Serkez, and throughout my career, I have specialized and dedicated myself to treating those who are trapped by anxiety, OCD and Misophonia. I did this because I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on ones life, so welcome - and know that one of the bravest things you can do is begin this journey.
Your life is not going the way it was supposed to. You're not as happy as you once were, and as everyone else seems to be. You're fighting with your partner, and can never seem to connect with the people closest to you. You're feeling alone, and you want desperately for all of this to change. I know the pain of being lonely and adrift, and I can help you create the fulfilling relationships and life that you're longing for.
Your life is not going the way it was supposed to. You're not as happy as you once were, and as everyone else seems to be. You're fighting with your partner, and can never seem to connect with the people closest to you. You're feeling alone, and you want desperately for all of this to change. I know the pain of being lonely and adrift, and I can help you create the fulfilling relationships and life that you're longing for.
When I first began my practice, I thought that the most important word in marriage was love. A few years later, I changed my mind and concluded that the most important word in marriage was trust. After yet another few years, I changed my mind once again and decided that the most important word in marriage was vulnerability. While I still think today that vulnerability is the most essential component in an intimate partnership, I believe that it needs to be viewed through an attachment lens and can only be exercised in a safe environment. In my practice, I try to create a warm and safe environment where vulnerability thrives.
When I first began my practice, I thought that the most important word in marriage was love. A few years later, I changed my mind and concluded that the most important word in marriage was trust. After yet another few years, I changed my mind once again and decided that the most important word in marriage was vulnerability. While I still think today that vulnerability is the most essential component in an intimate partnership, I believe that it needs to be viewed through an attachment lens and can only be exercised in a safe environment. In my practice, I try to create a warm and safe environment where vulnerability thrives.
Therapy provides an opportunity for us to grow and become our most authentic selves. I aim to promote self–exploration, help clients experience emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them, and foster the ability to relate to others in new ways. I use an eclectic approach grounded in relational, psychoanalytic theory. I offer a personalized approach tailored to each person’s needs, interests, and goals which may include short term, skills -based training and/ or a more depth- oriented treatment that gets to the core of the problem with the aim toward lasting change.
Therapy provides an opportunity for us to grow and become our most authentic selves. I aim to promote self–exploration, help clients experience emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them, and foster the ability to relate to others in new ways. I use an eclectic approach grounded in relational, psychoanalytic theory. I offer a personalized approach tailored to each person’s needs, interests, and goals which may include short term, skills -based training and/ or a more depth- oriented treatment that gets to the core of the problem with the aim toward lasting change.
Shani Hochstadter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton, NJ 07012
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Jewish Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.