Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction

Yaakov Diner, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Remote only
  • $185 - $300 Per Session
  • Insurance

Yaakov Diner is a frum psychiatric medication provider integrating therapy, medication management, & more to support healing, resilience, & wellness.


"My approach is deeply holistic and highly individualized. I believe true healing happens when we consider the whole person β€” mind, body, and environment β€” so I take into account psychological patterns, physical health, social dynamics, cultural identity, …

  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Dr. Sherry Schwartz, DSW, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD

  • In-office Nutley
  • $285 Per Session

Sherry Schwartz, LCSW, collaborates with her clients on specific goals to work towards, ensuring that therapy isn't a perpetual journey.


"My approach to therapy centers around true collaboration. I believe in co-creating goals with you because these are your sessions, your time, and your investment in yourself. Together we will take the time to identify what matters most …

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

Faigy Weiss, Coach

Transformational Life and Recovery Coach

  • In-office Spring Valley
  • $150 - $250 Per Session
  • 3 reviews

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

Sarah Yoffe, Certified Life Coach

Addiction recovery, Trauma,, Mind Body and Soul

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

Sarah Yoffe is a life coach who firmly believes in imparting coaching & teaching tools today, in order to pave the way for a more serene & composed tomorrow.


"My coaching philosophy centers around a process of acknowledging and embracing emotions. I encourage individuals to first immerse themselves in their feelings, providing the necessary space for their bodies to absorb and process these emotions. For those who …

  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

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

Miriam Mitzmann

Dimensions Practitioner & G-d Centered Somatic Coach

  • Remote only
  • $200 - $300 Per Session
  • 5 reviews

Miriam Mitzmann is a holistic psychotherapist & life coach who uses subconscious and nervous system work to help clients address trauma, patterns, and overwhelm.


"My approach is centered on real transformation, not just talking about problems or managing them on the surface. I work with the nervous system, subconscious patterns, and emotions that are stored in the body, because that’s where lasting …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🌎 Holistic

Mendy Klein

Life Coach, Somatic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $300 - $350 Per Session
  • 2 reviews

Mendy Klein is a life coach who uses somatic practices & breathwork to help people overcome anxiety & addiction & improve their emotional regulation & relationships.


"My approach is integrative, body-based, and grounded in genuine compassion for each person’s unique experience. I work with the nervous system through somatic practices and breathwork, while also drawing on evidence-informed coaching tools that support practical change in …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ’­ Open minded

Aaron Silverman, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $145 - $185 Per Session

Aaron Silverman, LCSW, supports teens, adults, couples, and families, using CBT, DBT, IFS, and somatic work for anxiety, transitions, and stress.


"I work with couples, families, adults, and teens who struggle with being themselves in the world, especially around transitions, beginnings, and endings. These can be times when old patterns get stirred up and it feels hard to stay …

  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic

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

Bracha Bard-Wigdor

Therapists, LMSW, Intimacy Coach

  • Remote only
  • $450 - $550 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

Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapists, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

  • In-office Aventura
  • $300 - $300 Per Session
  • 4 reviews

Mendel Toron is a Frum Therapist in Miami


"With my work with clients, I found a trend. While traditional talk therapy was helpful, at a certain point people felt stuck in the same patterns and beliefs, and struggled to move past them. When they were introduced …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Shimshon Meir Frankel

  • In-office Israel
  • $360 - $5400 Per Session

With a strong background in both religious and psychological education, I am intimately familiar with and can help with the many challenges in the Jewish community.


"I believe every ambitious man wants it all β€” thriving at work, a great marriage, kids who feel close, and the inner steadiness to enjoy it. The problem? Old patterns and blind spots keep getting in the way. …

  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative

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