Jewish Therapists in Paramus, NJ
As a young professional, navigating relationships, managing anxiety, and finding your footing in the workplace can be challenging. The journey ahead may not always be clear, but thankfully, we all possess the ability to tap into our internal resources to improve our lives and enhance our wellbeing.
As a young professional, navigating relationships, managing anxiety, and finding your footing in the workplace can be challenging. The journey ahead may not always be clear, but thankfully, we all possess the ability to tap into our internal resources to improve our lives and enhance our wellbeing.
Andrew Lerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ with experience working with adolescent and adult clients across various settings, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Operating from the perspective that people are the experts of their own lives, Andrew supports clients to feel empowered.
Andrew Lerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ with experience working with adolescent and adult clients across various settings, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Operating from the perspective that people are the experts of their own lives, Andrew supports clients to feel empowered.
Marc Davis is a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Long Island, NY, who specializes in helping teens and young professionals navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. With over a decade of experience specializing in these struggles, Marc provides some of the most compassionate and expert care to such individuals. His highly effective treatment approach is grounded in evidence-based and goal-oriented strategies, helping his patients overcome their greatest challenges and improve their overall mental well-being.
Marc Davis is a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Long Island, NY, who specializes in helping teens and young professionals navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. With over a decade of experience specializing in these struggles, Marc provides some of the most compassionate and expert care to such individuals. His highly effective treatment approach is grounded in evidence-based and goal-oriented strategies, helping his patients overcome their greatest challenges and improve their overall mental well-being.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.
Elina Polyakov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652 (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxieties about the future and burdened by the pressures of daily life? Do you long for deeper connections in your relationships as well as inner peace? What if you could prioritize self-care without guilt or hesitation? Imagine waking up feeling refreshed and energized and ready to tackle the day ahead.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxieties about the future and burdened by the pressures of daily life? Do you long for deeper connections in your relationships as well as inner peace? What if you could prioritize self-care without guilt or hesitation? Imagine waking up feeling refreshed and energized and ready to tackle the day ahead.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
Tracy Hans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
I bring both understanding and caring to the therapeutic relationship. I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety. I help with ADD self-management. I am also a Lyme Literate counselor and as such work with folks with chronic complex illness. In the work that I do, I have found it key to highlight and appreciate differences in perception so we can explore how they might lead to communication barriers. Celebrating diversity and uniqueness is important to healing.
I bring both understanding and caring to the therapeutic relationship. I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety. I help with ADD self-management. I am also a Lyme Literate counselor and as such work with folks with chronic complex illness. In the work that I do, I have found it key to highlight and appreciate differences in perception so we can explore how they might lead to communication barriers. Celebrating diversity and uniqueness is important to healing.
I am a certified cognitive therapist, www.academyofct.org, with over 20 years' experience practicing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I am committed to offering my clients state-of-the-art CBT interventions with substantial research support showing their effectiveness, so that I might provide for my clients the most appropriate and effective interventions available. At the same time, I understand the importance of providing a highly supportive environment conducive to helping people work on improving their lives.
I am a certified cognitive therapist, www.academyofct.org, with over 20 years' experience practicing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I am committed to offering my clients state-of-the-art CBT interventions with substantial research support showing their effectiveness, so that I might provide for my clients the most appropriate and effective interventions available. At the same time, I understand the importance of providing a highly supportive environment conducive to helping people work on improving their lives.
Too often individuals & couples self-impose obstacles to their own happiness. Within a warm, caring atmosphere, I endeavor to help rid clients of these roadblocks--to get them unstuck from repetitive, unproductive behaviors and/or relational patterns so that they may move on to richer fuller lives. While nurturing & supportive, I am active & solution focused, concentrating on the present with an understanding of the past.
Too often individuals & couples self-impose obstacles to their own happiness. Within a warm, caring atmosphere, I endeavor to help rid clients of these roadblocks--to get them unstuck from repetitive, unproductive behaviors and/or relational patterns so that they may move on to richer fuller lives. While nurturing & supportive, I am active & solution focused, concentrating on the present with an understanding of the past.
Modern Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Traditional Holistic approaches. Specialty: anxiety, fears, phobias, OCD, panic and especially Social Anxiety / Shyness. Also work on depression, negative thoughts, inner critic and personal / relationship issues. Free initial phone consultation..
Modern Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Traditional Holistic approaches. Specialty: anxiety, fears, phobias, OCD, panic and especially Social Anxiety / Shyness. Also work on depression, negative thoughts, inner critic and personal / relationship issues. Free initial phone consultation..
I enjoy my profession as a therapist. Every person faces life transitions and crises. All that we can control is how we respond to these challenges. My approach is to try to understand each client's unique needs, discover and mobilize the client's strengths, and enhance their coping skills. I strive to help my client use the precipitant, what brought them to therapy, to grow as a person from the therapy experience. My approach is to listen to my client, help them process their feelings, empower them to see that they have choices, and choose emotionally healthy options.
I enjoy my profession as a therapist. Every person faces life transitions and crises. All that we can control is how we respond to these challenges. My approach is to try to understand each client's unique needs, discover and mobilize the client's strengths, and enhance their coping skills. I strive to help my client use the precipitant, what brought them to therapy, to grow as a person from the therapy experience. My approach is to listen to my client, help them process their feelings, empower them to see that they have choices, and choose emotionally healthy options.
My goal is to provide systemic, evidence-based treatment to clients suffering from a variety of mental health issues. The ideal client is an individual who is looking for a compassionate, but honest therapist and is willing to meet their therapist in the middle to help them get to the root of the issues they're facing.
My goal is to provide systemic, evidence-based treatment to clients suffering from a variety of mental health issues. The ideal client is an individual who is looking for a compassionate, but honest therapist and is willing to meet their therapist in the middle to help them get to the root of the issues they're facing.
“All problems are relational problems”. I believe that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life - especially the relationship we have with ourselves. I am here to walk with you on your journey to deepening your understanding and improving the quality of your relationships with yourself and with others. The focus of my work is the healing dynamic of the therapeutic relationship you and I will create together. I create a warm, nurturing, and non-judgmental space where you feel safe enough to heal at your own pace and challenged enough to grow!
“All problems are relational problems”. I believe that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life - especially the relationship we have with ourselves. I am here to walk with you on your journey to deepening your understanding and improving the quality of your relationships with yourself and with others. The focus of my work is the healing dynamic of the therapeutic relationship you and I will create together. I create a warm, nurturing, and non-judgmental space where you feel safe enough to heal at your own pace and challenged enough to grow!
Humanistically trained and solution focused; Therapy is a journey where together we will move away from focusing on the "problems" that are identified/exist and work on finding and maintaining solutions.
Humanistically trained and solution focused; Therapy is a journey where together we will move away from focusing on the "problems" that are identified/exist and work on finding and maintaining solutions.
Rachel Dobkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
Today you have taken the first step in your journey towards positive change, growth, and well-being. I strive to create a genuine, safe, and supportive environment for you to engage in self-reflection and remove obstacles to realizing your goals. We will empower you to embrace and nurture your most authentic selves. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan from teen age through elder adulthood experiencing mood, trauma, adjustment, identity, relational, and developmental challenges.
Today you have taken the first step in your journey towards positive change, growth, and well-being. I strive to create a genuine, safe, and supportive environment for you to engage in self-reflection and remove obstacles to realizing your goals. We will empower you to embrace and nurture your most authentic selves. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan from teen age through elder adulthood experiencing mood, trauma, adjustment, identity, relational, and developmental challenges.
Amy Finkelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652 (Online Only)
Hi :) Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing challenges finding balance in life? Do you get caught in negative thought loops? It's tough to keep your feelings hidden. Talking to a therapist will help you navigate your thoughts and feelings, become mindful of your present, formulate coping strategies, and ultimately help you achieve your goals that are in line with your core life values and parts of your identity. I'm currently licensed in NY, NJ & ID and offer virtual sessions for folks living in those areas.
Hi :) Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing challenges finding balance in life? Do you get caught in negative thought loops? It's tough to keep your feelings hidden. Talking to a therapist will help you navigate your thoughts and feelings, become mindful of your present, formulate coping strategies, and ultimately help you achieve your goals that are in line with your core life values and parts of your identity. I'm currently licensed in NY, NJ & ID and offer virtual sessions for folks living in those areas.
Amy Meyerson Kotliar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Life can certainly be a struggle at times. Aging, whether you are just beginning to feel it or you have been moving through it for some time, is hard. Feelings of loss, depression, anger, shame, guilt and/or anxiety can waylay us and make it difficult to cope. Problems with independence, relationships, family conflicts, health issues, professional work and grief from loss can all be overwhelming. Exploring these issues in a safe, supportive environment can be helpful. By understanding what is triggering these feelings and developing tools to assist in coping, things can be less difficult and enjoyable again.
Life can certainly be a struggle at times. Aging, whether you are just beginning to feel it or you have been moving through it for some time, is hard. Feelings of loss, depression, anger, shame, guilt and/or anxiety can waylay us and make it difficult to cope. Problems with independence, relationships, family conflicts, health issues, professional work and grief from loss can all be overwhelming. Exploring these issues in a safe, supportive environment can be helpful. By understanding what is triggering these feelings and developing tools to assist in coping, things can be less difficult and enjoyable again.
Nancy Joi Frankel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Not accepting new clients
The reality is that everyone should have someone to talk to. Unfortunately, a lot of people are struggling with pain, loss, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I believe in the importance of genuine conversation and communication. I am of the mind that most of us just want to be heard, without judgement. My focus in therapy is trust, compassion and empathy. I am confident of my ability to "meet you where you are" and support my clients in making changes. After all, "...nothing changes, if NOTHING changes." I can help you to identify areas that may need adjustment and modification and encourage you to live your best life.
The reality is that everyone should have someone to talk to. Unfortunately, a lot of people are struggling with pain, loss, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I believe in the importance of genuine conversation and communication. I am of the mind that most of us just want to be heard, without judgement. My focus in therapy is trust, compassion and empathy. I am confident of my ability to "meet you where you are" and support my clients in making changes. After all, "...nothing changes, if NOTHING changes." I can help you to identify areas that may need adjustment and modification and encourage you to live your best life.
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Kalman Khodik
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Our practice specializes in assisting intelligent, high-functioning adults to mobilize their inherent strengths toward achieving their highest potential. Clients that come to our practice often report a range of difficulties that impede them from living a well-balanced life. Most commonly reported symptoms range from feeling chronic stress, addictions, panic attacks, depressed mood, obsessive thoughts, interpersonal conflicts at work and home, and even spiritual struggles.
Our practice specializes in assisting intelligent, high-functioning adults to mobilize their inherent strengths toward achieving their highest potential. Clients that come to our practice often report a range of difficulties that impede them from living a well-balanced life. Most commonly reported symptoms range from feeling chronic stress, addictions, panic attacks, depressed mood, obsessive thoughts, interpersonal conflicts at work and home, and even spiritual struggles.
Psychologists provide a unique perspective when assisting clients in doing the often difficult work of facing their own emotions and the situation that led them to seek help. The goal is for clients to process their emotions, learn skills, and practice change-oriented strategies to help them overcome the hurdles they are facing. This often results in clients who feel more balanced, resilient, and confident in handling unexpected situations as they arise.
Psychologists provide a unique perspective when assisting clients in doing the often difficult work of facing their own emotions and the situation that led them to seek help. The goal is for clients to process their emotions, learn skills, and practice change-oriented strategies to help them overcome the hurdles they are facing. This often results in clients who feel more balanced, resilient, and confident in handling unexpected situations as they arise.
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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.