Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction

Yossi Strom MS, BACP

Therapists, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • In-office London
  • $150 - $200 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 19 reviews

Yossi Strom MS, BACP, is an integrative therapist who uses psychodynamic, IFS, & trauma-informed approaches to support individuals through deep healing.


"My work is grounded in several integrative and relational approaches that allow me to meet each client where they are, with flexibility and depth. I draw from Focused Psychodynamic Therapy to explore the unconscious patterns and early relational …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

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 …

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

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 …

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

Dan Cohen, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $120 - $180 Per Session
  • Insurance

Dan Cohen, LMHC, builds a strong connection with his clients, providing them the courage to face their problems head-on.


"It's very important to me that I build a strong bond of trust with my clients right from the start of therapy. I think that clients can benefit from therapy only if and when they feel safe and …

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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Shlomo Bogart, LPC, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $175 - $250 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 3 reviews

Shlomo Bogart, LPC, LMHC, uses CBT, DBT, and IFS to help Jewish clients gain clarity, heal emotional challenges, and build lasting confidence.


"My approach to therapy is to begin right where each client feels stuck and gently guide them toward greater clarity, compassion, and confidence. I try to understand what feels confusing or heavy for them and help them move …

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Moshe Neiman

Trauma Regulation Mentor

  • In-office Spring Valley
  • $200 - $450 Per Session
  • 14 reviews

Mo (Moshe) Neiman's approach to coaching centers around creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can connect with their feelings rather than avoid them.


"To experience healing, one must fully embrace and experience their feelings even when they are challenging, as they act as gateways to deep understanding and growth in one's life. My approach emphasizes creating a supportive atmosphere that inspires …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🧘 Calm

Rafi Smith, Psychotherapist

Therapists, Psychotherapist

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • $100 Per Session
  • 2 reviews

Rafi Smith, Psychotherapist, helps Jewish teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with personalized therapy, building insight, resilience, and balance.


"I often describe my approach as helping people move from simply surviving to genuinely thriving. My goal is to create a warm, open, and safe space where you can feel fully seen, heard, and accepted. In that space, …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Ariel Hochster, PsyD

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology

  • Remote only
  • $100 - $200 Per Session
  • Insurance

Dr. Ariel Hochster, PsyD, offers trauma-informed therapy focused on growth, clarity, and change, helping clients navigate challenges and reach meaningful goals.


"The difference between those who choose to come to therapy and those who do not is not that some have problems and others do not. All people have struggles, except perhaps those we do not know very well. …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Dena Leibowitz, MS LCADC

Therapists, Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $200 - $300 Per Session

Dena Leibowitz, LCADC, blends hypnotherapy, parts work, and CBT to support anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, and life transitions.


"In individual sessions with me, you can expect a soulful and collaborative experience. I guide with curiosity and care, gently exploring meaningful concepts that help uncover deeper truths and open space for healing. My approach integrates a range …

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

Ari Poliakoff, LCSW, LCSW-C

Therapists, Psychotherapist

  • Remote only
  • $200 - $250 Per Session
  • Insurance

Ari Poliakoff, LCSW, helps his clients build a foundation of self-support and empowerment themselves while they get "unstuck" & move towards healing & growth.


"Wouldn't it be great if your therapist didn't just listen to you, but helped YOU listen to yourself? You know, that part of yourself that gets lost among all your responsibilities and commitments and social media and stress …

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

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

Miriam Scheiner, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Monsey
  • $325 Per Session
  • 3 reviews

Miriam Scheiner, LMHC, uses EFT to help couples build lasting connections, healthier patterns, and meaningful growth with cultural sensitivity.


"My goal is to help couples create lasting change so that therapy does not become a permanent part of their lives. I believe therapy should be a powerful chapter in the story of a relationship, not the whole …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

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