Professionals Who Specialize in Abuse/Violence

Chanan Davis, LMFT

Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $220 - $220 Per Session
  • Insurance

Chanan Davis, LMFT stays committed to using powerful actionable healing modalities to help his clients reduce suffering and improve their lives.


"Multifaceted and Flexible: I draw from a wide range of powerful therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual. My approach is goal-oriented, yet deeply intuitive and attuned. I look beyond surface symptoms to explore underlying issues—like trauma, nervous system …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering

Esti Marcus, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $275 - $275 Per Session

Esti Marcus, LCSW uses an integrative approach, using the "here-and-now" to access the "there-and-then" & utilize attachment-based modalities like AEDP, IFS, & more.


"With a blend of different therapeutic perspectives, I provide a compassionate and understanding space to support your healing journey. Together, we will explore and process painful experiences, gain deeper insights into your thoughts and emotions, and forge connections …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Matthew Mandelbaum

Therapists, PhD, MSEd, MA

  • In-office New York
  • $280 - $280 Per Session

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

Sarit Shaer

Healer & Life Coach

  • In-office Israel
  • $400 Per Session

Sarit Shaer's methodology encompasses the recognition that the origins of many physical ailments and challenges lie in emotional and psychological factors.


"I embrace the principles of the Dr. Sarno method, which resonates deeply with my approach to guiding individuals towards holistic well-being. Central to this methodology is the recognition that the origins of many physical ailments and challenges lie …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic

Frayde Yudkowsky

Therapists, LSW, LMSW, CTP

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $225 - $225 Per Session
  • 8 reviews

Frayde Yudkowsky, LMSW helps her clients heal physically, spiritually, and emotionally from the grip of shame and suffering and embrace themselves.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative

Malka Shaw, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Nutley
  • $200 - $200 Per Session

Malka Shaw, LCSW uses an interactive and collaborative approach and will be your partner, providing a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and valued.


"With an interactive and collaborative approach, I'll be your partner, providing a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and valued. We'll explore past traumas' impact on the present, gaining insights and coping skills for moving forward. By …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Yosef Leib Bornstein, MHC-LP

Therapists, Mental Health Counselor, LP: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $175 - $250 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 5 reviews

Yosef Leib Bornstein views therapy as a partnership. He walks alongside clients with empathy, expertise, & unwavering support as they define & achieve their goals.


"When it comes to therapy, my guiding principle is simple: *connection is key.* Building a genuine, trusting relationship with each client is not just a priority—it’s the foundation of the work we do together. I believe that therapy …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Beth (Bassie) Gugenheim, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $200 - $250 Per Session

Beth (Bassie) Gugenheim, LCSW works with clients' ego states, employing trauma processing models such as EMDR, brain spotting, somatic work, & sand tray therapy.


"My therapeutic approach is eclectic, blending a combination of the following modalities for individual therapy — Ego State Therapy (working with parts,) PIT (Pia Mellody’s inner child work,) EMDR, Brainspotting, Progressive Counting, Somatic Intervention, Flash, ACT, and Sand …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Beverly DAmico

RN, MSN, CGRS, FAF

  • Remote only
  • $250 - $3500 Per Session

Coaching is a proactive process that helps individuals tap into their inner resources, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate a fulfilling & purposeful life.


"In my practice, I prioritize the importance of mutual agreement between the client and the coach regarding the care plan. To ensure a good fit, I offer an initial free 15-minute assessment where both parties can evaluate if …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener

Sara Blank, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $75 - $85 Per Session
  • Insurance

Sara Blank, LMSW, works from an attachment-focused lens, IFS, and uses trauma-informed practices to ensure that the therapy process feels safe and empowering.


"I see therapy as a deeply collaborative process—a partnership where your voice, experiences, and goals take center stage. I aim to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate your unique …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🥇 Empowering

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, …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Lisa Sidorowicz

Core Belief Engineering Master Practitioner

  • In-office Ontario
  • $175 - $1400 Per Session
  • 18 reviews

Lisa Sidorowicz uses Core Belief Engineering to help adults heal trauma, anxiety, and generational patterns for deeper peace and lasting change.


"Core Belief Engineering is a transformational form of counseling that identifies beliefs as the main psychological factor influencing our behavior. Have you ever wondered what drives our behaviors? Our thoughts. And what drives our thoughts? Our emotions. But …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 💭 Open minded

Repressed Memories of Sexual Abuse: Why You’re Remembering Now

Repressed Memories of Sexual Abuse: Why You’re Remembering Now by Sury Klein, LMSW, Licensed Master of Social Work

Repressed memories of sexual abuse can resurface unexpectedly. Learn why this happens and how trauma-informed sex therapy in New York supports healing safely.

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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   …

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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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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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