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Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction

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

Chananya Abraham, LPC/LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor

  • In-office Waterbury
  • $225 - $275
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Chananya Abraham, LPC/LMHC, uses IFS, EMDR, DBT, somatic therapy, and mindfulness to help clients with anxiety, addiction, relationships, & their life purpose.


"My approach to therapy and coaching is honest, practical, and deeply relational. I help people slow down enough to really understand what is happening beneath the surface, not just what is easiest to point to in the moment. …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Gavriel Pliver, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatrist, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $200 - $600
  • 2 reviews

Gavriel Pliver, PMHNP-BC, embraces a holistic approach to wellness, recognizing that mental health is intricately connected to various facets of our lives.


"As a psychiatric mental health prescriber, my philosophy revolves around embracing a holistic approach to wellness. Recognizing that mental health is intricately connected to various facets of our lives, I advocate for addressing the entirety of our being …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Yossi Winner, MFT

Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

  • In-office Boca Raton
  • $250 - $300

Yossi Winner, MFT integrates diverse approaches, such as CBT, DBT, IFS, and more to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering growth, healing, and well-being.


"My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring that the methods I use are backed by research and proven to be effective. I combine person-centered and attachment-based theories, which emphasize the importance of a supportive and …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🎨 Creative

Mordechai Weiss, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • Remote only
  • $200

Mordechai Weiss, LCSW is dedicated to helping people with OCD, anxiety, and sex addiction. He is experienced in multiple modalities such as CBT, ACT, and EMDR.


"With a diverse range of training in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR, I offer an integrative and non-judgmental approach that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each …

Yonatan (Yoni) Korbman, M.S.

Psychologist & Certified Transforming Touch Practitioner

  • In-office Passaic
  • $200 - $350
  • 4 reviews

Yoni Korbman is a psychologist & certified transforming touch practitioner who helps his clients holistically manage their trauma, stress, & emotional regulation.


"I maintain a client-centered approach, supporting each person as their mind and body lead the way toward regulation, a parasympathetic state, and a more balanced, thriving life. I believe that clients already hold deep insight within themselves, and …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T

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

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $100 - $150
  • 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

William H. Gottdiener, Ph.D., ABPP

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology

  • In-office Manhattan
  • $275 - $400
  • Insurance

William H. Gottdiener, Ph.D., treats anxiety, depression, addictions, & personality disorders using an attachment-based approach & psychodynamic therapy.


"I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is an empirically supported treatment. I work with people suffering from a range of psychological problems, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, loneliness, addictions, personality disorders, and more. Many of the people …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Brocha Silverstein

Therapist, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAP, NCAC, CASAC-G

  • Remote only

Let’s help you help yourself, let’s treat the disease as a disease and find sustained recovery, a recovery customized to your or your loved one’s disease.


"My specialization lies in helping individuals dealing with addiction issues such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, sex, pornography, or internet addiction. These struggles can be deeply personal and challenging, and it's essential to tackle them with a compassionate …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Essence of Life

Support Group, 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, …

Moshe Sokoloff

Rabbi & Life Coach

  • In-office Queens
  • $150

Moshe Sokoloff is a Rabbi and life coach supporting Jewish men & couples with emotional struggles, life challenges, & relationships through guidance & action plans.


"My approach to coaching has two important parts. First, I want to hear the concerns and pain of the person sitting in front of me and genuinely understand what they are going through. I want people to feel …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Avi Weiskopf, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $220
  • Insurance
  • 2 reviews

Avi Weiskopf, LCSW, believes therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all experience. He therefore takes an eclectic approach to meet each client where they are.


"I believe therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all experience. Each person brings their own unique history, challenges, and way of seeing the world, which is why I take an eclectic approach to meet you where you are. Depending …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Upcoming Events for Addiction

29th Annual NEFESH International Conference

  • January 7, 2027 β€’ 3:00 PM
  • Dolce by Wyndham Parsippany, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA | $150/person

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Understanding Addiction in the Jewish Community

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

Unique Challenges of Addiction in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with addiction, it represents a specific category of challenges shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors. Substance abuse, behavioral addictions like gambling, and process addictions can all impact the Jewish community in unique ways. Often, cultural norms, religious beliefs, and community dynamics play a significant role. Addiction can manifest in various forms and can have detrimental effects on individuals' mental, social, and physical well-being.

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

Understanding and Addressing Addiction within the Jewish Community

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

Strategies for Addressing Addiction in the Jewish Community

Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals struggling with addiction 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 resources for recovery. Tailored therapies and interventions are developed to address the specific facets of addiction within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards healing and recovery. 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 & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Addiction within the Jewish community.

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