Professionals Who Specialize in Positive Psychology

Simi Gottesman

Empowerment Coach, Thetahealing & Transforming Touch (TEB) Practitioner

  • In-office Toms River
  • $150 - $250
  • 4 reviews

Simi Gottesman is a trauma-informed coach who uses ThetaHealing®, Transforming Touch®, & somatic work to support clients with anxiety, identity, & growth.


"My approach is warm, intuitive, trauma-informed, and deeply individualized. I meet my clients exactly where they are, emotionally, spiritually, and in their level of self-awareness. There is no forcing, pushing, or expectation that you need to be anywhere …

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

Rebecca Marcus

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • Remote only
  • $225 - $270
  • 2 reviews

Rebecca Marcus, LCSW, provides trauma informed, mindfulness and attachment based therapy, helping clients build self trust, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships.


"I take a holistic, relational, and integrative approach to my work, with the belief that healing happens within a safe and meaningful connection. I strive to create a warm and empathic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging

Matthew Mandelbaum

Therapists, PhD, MSEd, MA

  • In-office New York
  • $280

My approach is centered on establishing a therapeutic alliance with clients, combining support and validation with skill development to help achieve goals.


"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 …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Faigy Weiss, Coach

Transformational Life and Recovery Coach

  • In-office Spring Valley
  • $150 - $250
  • 3 reviews

Faigy Weiss is a transformational life and recovery coach who helps women heal anxiety, OCD, trauma, addictions, and inner conflict through deep inner work.


"I firmly believe that every one of us holds an innate power to heal and recreate our realities from the bottom up and from the inside out. Our outer world often mirrors the landscape within us, reflecting the …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Dr. Ori Lidor, PsyD

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Remote only
  • $250
  • 1 review

Dr. Ori Lidor, PsyD, helps men and fathers set boundaries, manage anxiety, and improve relationships using sex therapy, CBT, psychodynamic, and attachment approaches.


"My approach is integrative. I draw from CBT, psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and experiential methods, but at the core of everything I do is the understanding that the integrity of the relationship built between client and therapist is …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🤝 Collaborative

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

Raizel Schusterman

Licensed Life Coach

  • In-office Massachusetts
  • $125

Raizel Schusterman uses a positive psychology-based life coaching approach that helps clients gain tools to tap into their inner strength, wisdom, and wonder.


"A fundamental principle in the positive coaching approach is that through probing questions, an attentive ear, and the theories of Positive Psychology, the client will realize that they have the power, the ability, the strength, and the self-efficacy …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Moshe Maness, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $200 - $225
  • Insurance
  • 20 reviews

Moshe Maness, LMHC's approach is person-centered and emotionally focused. He draws from CBT to help clients recognize & disengage from negative thought patterns.


"My approach to therapy is person-centered and emotionally-focused. I believe that every individual is the expert on their own life, and I strive to create a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing what’s truly on their minds. …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering

Yacova Leifert

Parenting Coach

  • Remote only
  • $175 - $1500
  • 1 review

Yacova Leifert is a joy-based parenting coach who helps parents & families strengthen connection, navigate behavior challenges, & support emotional regulation.


"My coaching approach is personalized to each family and begins with understanding what is happening in their day-to-day lives and what inspired them to reach out for support. I take the time to listen to parents' experiences, challenges, …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Avigail Teiler, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker

  • In-office New City
  • $100 - $200
  • 4 reviews

Avigail Teiler, LMSW, is a trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapist, who places a strong emphasis on attachment styles and inner child work.


"As a trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapist, I place a strong emphasis on attachment styles and inner child work. I recognize that each person is unique, and while I specialize in these areas, I consider myself eclectic in my therapeutic …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

Laura Schneebaum, LMHC-D

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $250 - $300

Laura Schneebaum, LMHC, is a trauma-informed therapist who helps clients navigate identity, intergenerational trauma, life transitions, & more.


"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 …

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

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

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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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