Professionals Who Specialize in Positive Psychology
Estie Ashlag
Certified Life Coach
"My approach is centered around helping your daughter feel truly understood, while also guiding her toward real, practical change. I combine empathetic listening with a solution-focused approach, so she has space to open up—but also learns how to …
Shirley Pakdaman, Psy.D.
Therapists, Psychologist & Jewish Dating Coach
"My practice is built on creating an authentic and trusting relationship with my clients. I work especially well with people who value connection, straightforwardness, and humor as part of the therapeutic process. While my work is grounded in …
Laura Schneebaum, LMHC-D
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
"I take a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strengths-based approach to working with each individual. I place great importance on understanding a client’s identity, culture, context, and environment to create a personalized approach that truly fits their unique experience. I …
Frayde Yudkowsky
Therapists, LSW, LMSW, CTP
"Inclusive, Evidence-Based Healing for Systems, LGBTQIAPD+ Folks & Complex Trauma Survivors Real tools. Deep attunement. No one-size-fits-all. At THRIVE! Mental Health, our approach is trauma-informed, intersectional, and radically client-centered. We honor the whole you—your identities, your parts, your …
Chaya Spigelman, PA-C
Psychiatrist, Physician Associate - Certified
"At the heart of my work is a singular motivation: to help improve your quality of life in a meaningful, lasting way. If you’re navigating hormone-related mental health challenges and longing to be seen, heard, and understood by …
Matthew Mandelbaum
Therapists, PhD, MSEd, MA
"My approach is centered on establishing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client, combining support and validation with skill development to help them achieve their unique goals. Through personalized cognitive, social, and emotional interventions, I aim to empower …
Esther (Ellen) Gendelman
Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
"I believe that close connections are the essence of a fulfilling life. Without meaningful relationships, life can feel dark and lonely. In my practice, I've found that a positive, nurturing approach centered on identifying and building strengths, drawing …
Alana Stern
ADHD Coach
"ADHD coaching is not about fixing what is wrong with you. It is about finally making peace with your brain and learning how to work with it instead of constantly trying to fight against it. I coach you …
Shlomo Bogart, LPC, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
"My approach to therapy is to begin right where each client feels stuck and gently guide them toward greater clarity, compassion, and confidence. I try to understand what feels confusing or heavy for them and help them move …
Cassie Mariscal, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, respect, collaboration, and the use of multiple evidence-based approaches. I believe that every person’s story matters and that healing begins when people feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. I …
Sheri Bardos, Psy.D.
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
"Traditional psychology often focuses on human pathology, diagnosing people into limiting boxes. My passion, however, lies in human potential—helping you uncover and embrace your most authentic self. Coaches typically emphasize shaping your ideal future self, paying less attention …
Ariel Hochster, PsyD
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
"The difference between those who choose to come to therapy and those who do not is not that some have problems and others do not. All people have struggles, except perhaps those we do not know very well. …
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