Professionals Who Specialize in Positive Psychology

Chani Scharf

CPC-AAPC, ADHD Coach

  • In-office Lawrence
  • 5 reviews

Chani Scharf helps clients with ADHD overcome challenges and enhance their time management, organization, and prioritization skills.


"My approach is warm, compassionate, practical, and strength-based. We’ll work with how your brain is wired — not against it — and develop strategies that truly support you in daily life. My goal is to create a space …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Shlomo Bogart, LPC, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $175 - $250
  • Insurance
  • 4 reviews

Shlomo Bogart, LPC, LMHC, uses CBT, DBT, and IFS to help Jewish clients gain clarity, heal emotional challenges, and build lasting confidence.


"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 …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering

Michelle Mattie Smith, LSW

Therapists, Licensed Social Worker

  • $0
  • 1 review

Michelle Smith, LSW, supports children and teens using DBT, CBT, and relational approaches to build confidence, manage emotions, and navigate behavioral challenges.


"I’m a bit of a jack of all trades, with a Master of Social Work and a deep passion for supporting children and teens. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with youth in a variety …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Lauren Fuchs, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $260 - $300
  • 3 reviews

Lauren Fuchs, LCSW, uses CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to support clients with anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and growth.


"I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine collaboration. You are the expert on your own life and experiences, and my role is to offer perspective, ask thoughtful questions, and provide practical tools that help …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Essence of Life

Support Groups, Bridging Heaven and Earth from Within the Gap

  • Remote only
  • $30 - $50
  • 1 review

Essence of Life is a support group that helps women grow, heal, and gain clarity through Torah insights, psychology, and guided personal growth.


"This group is designed for women who are advanced in their journey of growth and healing, seeking deeper understanding and clarity in their lives. It offers a space for those navigating OCD and other persistent obsessions to explore, …

Rina Meushaw

ADHD & Executive Function Coach

  • Remote only
  • $175 - $197
  • 5 reviews

Rina Meushaw helps Jewish clients build systems for mitzvot, family, and work using habit design to bring more joy, calm, and meaning to daily religious life.


"Most of my clients come to me feeling stuck—not because they don't know what they should do, but because life keeps getting in the way of actually doing it. Sound familiar?! We figure out what's really going on …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 💭 Open minded

Eliezer Schwadron, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R

  • In-office Chestnut Ridge
  • $90

Eliezer Schwadron is a Frum Therapist


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  • 🥇 Empowering

Aliza Schulman, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • $200 - $300
  • 1 review

Aliza Schulman, LCSW, uses CBT, IFS, ACT, & psychodynamic approaches to support her clients with relationships, anxiety, life transitions, grief, postpartum & more.


"My approach is very individual. I conceptualize the case using psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles, but when it comes to the actual work we do together, I want to understand what the client wants and where I think they …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Estie Ashlag

Certified Life Coach

  • In-office Monsey
  • $100
  • 4 reviews

Estie Ashlag is a Torah-based certified coach helping teen girls navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, and complex relationships to build a path that feels like theirs.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Rabbi Shalom Storch, PCC

Professional Certified Coach

  • Remote only
  • $150
  • 8 reviews

Rabbi Shalom Storch is a certified coach who helps clients find purpose, strengthen relationships, manage stress, & navigate life transitions with mindfulness.


"While therapy is a discipline within the field of mental health, coaching is a performance discipline focused on driving excellence. In our approach, we follow the International Coach Federation’s definition of coaching as "partnering with clients in a …

  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Shauli Wagschal, MHC-LP CASAC-T

Therapists, Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $100 - $200
  • Insurance

Shauli Wagschal is a therapist who integrates an existential perspective, in addition to CBT, DBT, & ACT to empower his clients to find meaning & purpose in life.


"My approach begins with a humanistic, person-centered foundation. I deeply believe that people are inherently good and possess the ability to grow, heal, and create meaningful change when supported in the right environment. By fostering empathy, unconditional positive …

  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Ariel Hochster, PsyD

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology

  • Remote only
  • $100 - $200
  • Insurance

Dr. Ariel Hochster, PsyD, offers trauma-informed therapy focused on growth, clarity, and change, helping clients navigate challenges and reach meaningful goals.


"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. …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

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Understanding Positive Psychology: Positive Psychology is a scientific field that focuses on the study of positive emotions, strengths, and well-being. Developed by Martin Seligman and other prominent psychologists, it explores how individuals can lead more fulfilling lives, cultivate happiness, and thrive. Positive Psychology aims to shift the focus from merely addressing problems to fostering personal growth and optimal functioning. Application and Scope of Positive Psychology: Positive Psychology is applied across various domains, including therapy, education, and organizational development. It's particularly effective for individuals seeking to enhance their overall well-being, resilience, and life satisfaction. Positive Psychology is relevant for people of all ages and backgrounds who wish to lead happier and more meaningful lives. What to Expect in Positive Psychology Sessions: In Positive Psychology sessions, you'll work with a trained practitioner who will guide you through exercises and interventions aimed at enhancing positive emotions and strengths. You'll explore topics such as gratitude, optimism, character strengths, and the pursuit of meaningful goals. Positive Psychology empowers individuals to identify and cultivate the factors that contribute to their happiness and well-being.

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