Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction

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

Sarit Shaer

Healer & Life Coach

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • $500 - $600 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
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic

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

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

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

Hannah Pasternak

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and Clinical Manager

  • Remote only
  • $150 - $175 Per Session
  • Insurance

My aim is to provide a supportive environment where authenticity and compassion flourish, enabling us to work together towards your self-defined goals.


"In therapy, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust. With a directive and strengths-based approach, I am focused on goal attainment and solutions, while creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to navigate life's …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Moshe Abudarham

Coach

  • Remote only
  • $300 - $3600 Per Session
  • 4 reviews

Moshe Abudarham is a men's coach who uses his SURREAL Method to help men with addiction, emotional instability, relationships, and self-trust.


"The SURREAL Method is a structured framework for rebuilding yourself from the inside out. Most coaching for men focuses on discipline, leadership, and behavior change. They are incredibly important β€” but they don’t hold if you’re building them …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Brenda Landau, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $200 Per Session

Rivky Brenda Landau is a Frum Therapist in New York


"My approach is primarily relational, and I use humor when appropriate. We work on understanding your attachment history, and how it shows up in your life. We address unresolved trauma, and work towards healing and growing from those …

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

Tzipi Davatgar, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Lakewood
  • - $170 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Tzipi Davatgar, LCSW's approach is rooted in attachment theory, as she recognizes how relationships shape who we are & influence the way we navigate life today.


"I provide supportive guidance, helping individuals build confidence, develop essential skills, and gain tools they need to thrive independently. My approach to therapy is rooted in an attachment-based lens. I recognize how early relationships shape who we are …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded

Yechiel Aharonof

Therapists, Sex and Pornography Addiction,

  • In-office Jackson
  • $250 - $250 Per Session
  • 4 reviews

Yechiel Aharonof, LCSW, supports teens, adults, & families through addiction & trauma using TF-CBT, ACT, MI, & more, with deep respect for religious values.


"My main goal in therapy is to make sure you feel like a whole person, not a diagnosis, not a project, and not something that needs to be fixed. I don’t believe your struggle defines you. You are …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Beth Warren, MS, RDN, CDN

Dietitians, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Remote only
  • $70 - $399 Per Session
  • 1 review

Beth Warren, MS, RDN, CDN, helps women improve nutrition, manage stress, & support their wellness with integrative, intuitive, and culturally sensitive guidance.


"As a Registered Dietitian, my approach is integrative, intuitive, and grounded. While we do work on meal plans, recipes, and nutrition strategies to support weight and health goals, my work goes far beyond the plate. I blend practical …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming

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