Professionals Who Specialize in Abuse/Violence

Anna Sherman, MFT

Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RP, MA

  • In-office Toronto
  • $170 - $190 Per Session

Anna Sherman, MFT helps clients to overcome trauma, work through fears and emotional blocks in their lives, and empower them to help them help themselves.


"I guide clients on their journey of healing and overcoming trauma, while also helping them navigate fears and emotional blocks within their lives and relationships. My goal is to empower clients to become their own advocates, providing them …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener

Pesach Tikvah

Achieving Peace of Mind

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • Insurance

Pesach Tikvah offers culturally sensitive mental health care, addiction support, therapy, developmental disability services, and holistic community programs.


"Pesach Tikvah provides an extensive array of programs and services designed to support individuals across the lifespan, ensuring that no one feels left behind. Each offering reflects the organization’s mission to address the diverse needs of the community …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Fresh Start

DON'T SURVIVE. THRIVE.

  • In-office Southfield

Jewish Fresh Start is a transformative retreat offering addiction recovery and mental health support, designed for the Jewish community's unique needs.


"Our flagship program, the Fresh Start Retreat, is a transformative 7-day intensive experience designed to help you heal deeply and rediscover your authentic self. Through this retreat, we guide you on a journey to understand the connections between …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Caryn Guttman-Weber, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

  • In-office New York
  • $200 - $250 Per Session

Caryn Guttman-Weber, LMHC gives clients a place to explore their challenges, heal from past wounds, and develop the tools to navigate life's complexities.


"In therapy, my primary focus is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I strive to foster an atmosphere where individuals can freely express and explore their authentic selves, without fear of being judged. I …

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker & CASAC-T: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $100 - $150 Per Session
  • Insurance

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T, helps individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, & life challenges through a compassionate, client-centered, & practical therapy approach.


"My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, understanding, and a genuine commitment to meeting you where you are. As a client-centered therapist, I specialize in supporting young adults and adults as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, …

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Rivky Weiss

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $220 - $250 Per Session
  • 3 reviews

Rivky Weiss is a Frum Therapist in Brooklyn


"My therapy style is warm and compassionate. I focus on listening to your story and helping you hear your story as well so that you can develop self-compassion as well. I am trained in various trauma modalities including …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Center For Anxiety

Evidence Therapy - DBT, EMDR. IOP. NeuroPsych Testing and more.

  • In-office Manhattan
  • Insurance
  • 4 reviews

Center For Anxiety is a mental health practice specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering CBT, DBT, EMDR, and intensive outpatient care.


"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, empowering approach that helps individuals identify and transform unhelpful thought patterns that fuel distress. Whether you or your child is facing anxiety, stress, or chronic worry, CBT teaches …

  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Moshe Norman

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $225 - $300 Per Session

Moshe Norman is a Frum Therapist in Lakewood


"My approach to therapy is bottom-up. Meaning, we examine early life experiences to understand present-day conflict and suffering. Your past is your present! I help my clients gain deep insight into their past and present life and identify …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming

Hannah Pasternak

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and Clinical Manager

  • Remote only
  • $150 - $175 Per Session
  • Insurance

My aim is to provide a supportive environment where authenticity and compassion flourish, enabling us to work together towards your self-defined goals.


"In therapy, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust. With a directive and strengths-based approach, I am focused on goal attainment and solutions, while creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to navigate life's …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Leah Roman, MSW

Therapists, Somatic Practitioner

  • In-office Israel
  • $150 - $200 Per Session

Leah Roman, MSW, uses a holistic approach integrating mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and other body-oriented techniques to help her clients heal.


"My therapeutic approach is centered around honoring the wisdom housed within our bodies. I firmly believe that our physical selves are repositories of profound insights and experiences. By attentively listening to the language of sensations and the narratives …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🌎 Holistic

Madelaine Gold, LMFT

Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • $225 - $275 Per Session

Madelaine Gold, LMFT, uses transformative, inside-out approaches to support healing, personal growth, self-discovery, and healthy relationships.


"My approach to therapy is both transformative and deeply healing. I focus on understanding and addressing the inner world of each client, recognizing that lasting change begins from within. By creating a safe and compassionate space, I help …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Moshe Hoffman

Mental Health, Life and business Coach

  • In-office London
  • $89 - $135 Per Session

Moses (Moishe) Hoffman is a Certified Wholality coach using polyvagal theory, breathwork, & energy work to help clients heal trauma, reduce stress, & build self-love


"When you’ve lived through trauma, your body remembers β€” even when your mind wants to move on. You might feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected without knowing why. My work is about helping you feel safe enough to meet …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

DID/OSDD SUPPORT GROUPS! FORMING NOW!

DID/OSDD SUPPORT GROUPS! FORMING NOW! by Frayde Yudkowsky, LSW, LMSW, CTP

​   DID/OSDD SUPPORT GROUP   Several groups are forming now!    Welcoming folx virtually from around the world and in person in Lakewood, NJ.     Connect with other Systems!  Learn…

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The Power of Abuse

The Power of Abuse by Frayde Yudkowsky, LSW, LMSW, CTP

The power of abuse  frightening and strong  leads to behaviors irrational and wrong    The power of abuse the questions that arise the multitude of thoughts  disbelief and lies   β€¦

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Understanding People-Pleasing as a Trauma Wound

People-pleasing is a behavior that many individuals exhibit, often to the detriment of their own well-being. At its core, people-pleasing involves prioritizing others’ needs and feelings over one’s own, often…

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The Influence of Ancestry on Partner Selection: Healing Unhealthy Patterns

When we think about our choice of partners, it’s easy to focus solely on personal preferences and individual experiences. However, a deeper layer of our partner selection may be rooted…

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Healing Transgenerational Trauma Through Somatic Experiencing

Transgenerational trauma, the emotional and psychological scars passed down from one generation to another, can profoundly affect individuals and families. This phenomenon often manifests in anxiety, depression, and unhealthy relationship…

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Struggling with Depression? Discover the Hidden Causes Behind Your Emotional Pain.

Many people ask what causes depression or deep sadness. Depression is a symptom experienced by many, stemming from a variety of underlying issues. Similar to how a fever signals a…

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Fighting Fairly: A Journey Toward Connection

Discover how fair fighting deepens relationships by fostering respect, understanding, and growth. Explore the transformative power of conflict and connection.

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Understanding Abuse in the Jewish Community

Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing abuse within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on combating and understanding abuse.

Unique Challenges of Abuse in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community are subjected to abuse or mistreatment, which is often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific category of challenges faced by this group. Domestic violence, mental and psychological abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect are all examples of this. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role as well. It can look like many things, just like regular abuse, and it can hurt people's mental, social, and physical health.

Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on addressing abuse within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive techniques.

Understanding and Addressing Abuse within the Jewish Community

Abuse is a pressing concern across various communities, with the Jewish community facing its own specific obstacles. While the broader societal understanding of abuse exists, the intricacies of relationships and dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Abuse within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for awareness and targeted interventions.

Strategies for Addressing Abuse in the Jewish Community

Effective support and treatment for Jewish victims of abuse necessitate approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses therapy that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible legal assistance when necessary. Tailored therapies and interventions are developed to address the specific facets of abuse within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards healing and recovery. It's important to note that our professionals are experts in their fields, bringing both specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of cultural nuances to their work.

Our directory features professionals, including Therapists & Psychiatrists, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Abuse/Violence within the Jewish community.

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