Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction

Estee Esses, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

  • Remote only
  • $150 - $150 Per Session

Estee Esses, LMSW works with parents of children of all different ages. Parenting can feel overwhelming at times, particularly when there is a challenging issue.


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Faigy Weiss, Coach

Transformational Life and Recovery Coach

  • In-office Spring Valley
  • $150 - $250 Per Session
  • 1 review

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 …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Rebecca Marcus

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

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

Rebecca Marcus is a Frum Therapist, LCSW in New York


"I take a holistic, relational, and integrative approach. I strive to create a warm and empathic healing environment that is tailored to each of my client's unique and individual goals and needs. I integrate trauma-informed mindfulness-based skills, while …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $180 - $325 Per Session
  • 5 reviews

Rachy Friedlander is a somatic coach who employs psychodrama, IFS, Transforming Touch, meditation, Breathwork, yoga, and more in her profound work with clients.


"My coaching approach is deeply influenced by my exploration of emotional healing through the spiritual lenses of Kabbalah and Chassidus. Each session is approached intuitively, drawing from a diverse toolbox that includes modalities such as psychodrama, IFS (Internal …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Yeshaya Kraus

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Queens
  • $225 - $225 Per Session

The main focus of my work is to always see a person as more than just the sum of his challenges and as more than just someone with "problems".


"I use a number of modalities when working with clients, including IFS, CBT, and EFT. My job is to help my clients see themselves as more than just the sum of their challenges, and as more than just …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming

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

Ari Perl

Therapists, LCSW

  • In-office Kew Gardens Hills
  • $250 - $300 Per Session

Ari Perl is a frum licensed clinical social worker whose approach to therapy is grounded in a humanistic, holistic, and non-pathologizing perspective.


"With Ari you find self-discovery and personal growth- that gets results. The therapeutic relationship is so powerful because of the innate qualities of each and every one of us. Wholesome Process & Results. Ari is humanistic, holistic, and …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic

Pessy (Paula) Neuwirth, MHC- LP, CASAC-T

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

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

Pessy Neuwirth incorporates an eccentric therapy style, blending creativity, humor, and unconventional strategies with evidence-based practices.


"My approach blends creativity, humor, and unconventional strategies with evidence-based practices to create a dynamic and engaging experience. I tailor each session to my client's unique needs, offering a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood. Therapy …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Bracha Bard-Wigdor

Therapists, LMSW, Intimacy Coach

  • Remote only
  • $350 Per Session

Bracha Bard-Wigdor is a Frum Therapist


"My approach as an educator, coach, and therapist is deeply rooted in goal-oriented strategies tailored to the unique needs of each individual client. When it comes to coaching, I believe in thoroughly understanding your current situation and collaboratively …

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

Eli Kaufman, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Passaic
  • $300 - $350 Per Session

Eli Kaufman, LCSW is an experienced trauma specialist. He creates a safe environment in which individuals & families work through their unique life circumstances.


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  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Sammy Sonnenberg

Life Coach for Men

  • In-office Baltimore
  • 3 reviews

Sammy Sonnenberg coaches Jewish men through emotional blocks using empathy, accountability, & practical tools to foster clarity, growth, & meaningful life change.


"I help my clients get to the root of what’s really going on beneath the surface. Together, we dig deep to uncover the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that are keeping them stuck β€” so we can create real, …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic

Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP

Dietitians, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Remote only
  • $112 - $149 Per Session
  • 5 reviews

Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP, provides integrative, trauma-informed nutrition for mental health, gut-brain disorders, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating.


"I am a clinical dietitian, author, and educator with a deep passion for personalized, holistic care. I work with clients using integrative and functional nutrition and lifestyle tools to support both mental health and gastrointestinal health, specializing in …

  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

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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