Professionals Who Specialize in Chronic illness

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 …

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  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Rochi Katzman

Somatic Practitioner

  • In-office Crown Heights
  • $200
  • 2 reviews

Rochi Katzman is a somatic based practitioner who uses inner child work & transforming touch to help her clients address their anxiety, trauma, chronic pain & grief.


"My main outline is to pace the sessions and pace our time together, because if we rush the process, we can end up leaving parts of the self behind. The work unfolds best when we move with the …

  • 🎯 Direct
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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • 🎨 Creative

Shoshana Zelcer, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker

  • In-office Cedarhurst
  • $100 - $120
  • Insurance
  • 1 review

Shoshana Zelcer, LMSW, offers strengths based, goal focused therapy for children, teens, & adults, to help improve their anxiety, relationships, self esteem, & more.


"I guide my clients using a strengths based and goal oriented approach, helping each individual recognize and highlight the abilities they already carry within themselves. I believe that real growth begins when a person can see their own …

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

Avigail Steinharter, 200-YTT, SRT, BWF

Holotropic Breathwork & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

  • Remote only
  • $175 - $350
  • 10 reviews

Avigail Steinharter is Holotropic Breathwork & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who helps clients work through trauma, stress, healing & nervous system regulation.


"Whether in a Somatic Experiencing session or during Holotropic Breathwork, I meet each client with deep love, compassion, and appreciation for who they are and all they have already survived and overcome. I believe healing begins with feeling …

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  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic
  • πŸ™ Spiritual

Meira Gorlin

Health and Wellness Coach

  • Remote only
  • $60 - $120
  • 4 reviews

Meira Gorlin is a health coach specializing in chronic conditions, helping clients build sustainable habits, manage stress, & improve wellness with lasting support.


"My approach to health coaching is shaped by the three pillars of my education: psychology, business, and public health. From psychology, I bring empathy, curiosity about human motivation, and the ability to hold space where people feel safe, …

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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🌎 Holistic

Frayde Yudkowsky

Therapists, LSW, LMSW, CTP

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $250
  • 8 reviews

Frayde Yudkowsky, LMSW helps her clients heal physically, spiritually, and emotionally from the grip of shame and suffering and embrace themselves.


"Inclusive, Evidence-Based Healing for Systems, LGBTQIAPD+ Folks & Complex Trauma Survivors Real tools. Deep attunement. No one-size-fits-all. At THRIVE! Mental Health, our approach is trauma-informed, intersectional, and radically client-centered. We honor the whole youβ€”your identities, your parts, your …

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  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative

Tzipora Hastings

Dietitians, RDN

  • Remote only
  • $90 - $180
  • Insurance

Tzipora Hastings is a Frum Dietitian in Baltimore


"To me, nutrition is so personal! You are unique and require special attention to your needs. However, you are also not alone. There is a community of others experiencing similar challenges and I hope you can find comfort …

  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Tiferet Leah Hyman

Or Emunah Energy Healing Practitioner

  • Remote only
  • $150 - $185
  • 1 review

Tiferet Leah Hyman is an Or Emunah Energy Healing Practitioner offering Torah-aligned, rabbinically approved healing for emotional, physical, relational, and spiritually rooted issues.


"My approach is rooted in the understanding that many of the struggles people experience, emotional, physical, relational, or spiritual, can be connected to deeper unconscious patterns that have not yet been fully seen or addressed. I’ve found that …

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  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🧘 Calm

Brigid Judge

Certified Yoga & Pilates Fitness Coach

  • $110 - $150
  • 1 review

Brigid Judge offers yoga and pilates sessions in person and on Zoom, helping clients build strength, flexibility, and calm through personalized mindful movement.


"I have the privilege of working with over 200 students every week, in many different settings. Some join me in the studio, others in corporate offices, private homes, or on Zoom. Each person walks in carrying something uniqueβ€”past …

  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic

Batya Jacobs

Therapists, Narrative Therapist

  • In-office Matityahu
  • β‚ͺ150 - β‚ͺ300
  • 1 review

Batya Jacobs is a psychotherapist who uses narrative therapy to help clients address trauma, relationships, & life challenges with creative, insight-driven work.


"Here is a refined version that keeps your voice, imagery, and clinical style while improving clarity and flow: Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling, safe, and comfortable life. In my work, I use Narrative Therapy, Psychodrama, and my …

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  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded

Rachel Israel Heiser

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • Remote only
  • $100 - $150
  • Insurance

My aim is to help you develop and integrate coping skills and strategies that are unique to your situation, empowering you to improve your overall quality of life.


"In my practice, I embrace a person-centered and collaborative approach to therapy. It is important for me to deeply understand your reasons for seeking therapy, what methods have been helpful to you in the past, the obstacles you …

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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Yvonne Venger, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office San Diego
  • $180 - $275
  • 1 review

Yvonne Venger, LCSW, uses psychodynamic, CBT, and IFS approaches to help individuals gain insight, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting wellbeing.


"My approach to therapy is warm, interactive, supportive, and intentional. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and accepted for who they are. I meet each person where they are, without imposing my own …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🀝 Collaborative

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Understanding Chronic Illness in the Jewish Community

Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing chronic illness within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on supporting individuals and families affected by chronic health conditions in the Jewish community.

Unique Challenges of Chronic Illness in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community are diagnosed with a chronic illness, they face a specific set of challenges that are often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors. The journey through diagnosis, treatment, and management may be influenced by the community's traditions, beliefs, and practices. Chronic illness can manifest in various ways, just like in the general population, and it can have a profound impact on people's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

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

Understanding and Addressing Chronic Illness within the Jewish Community

Chronic illness is a significant health concern that affects individuals across various communities, including the Jewish community. While the broader societal understanding of chronic illness exists, the intricacies of religious practices, community dynamics, and cultural factors within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Chronic illness within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for support and targeted interventions.

Strategies for Addressing Chronic Illness in the Jewish Community

Effective support and management for Jewish individuals facing chronic illness necessitate approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses medical care that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible resources for navigating the challenges of chronic illness. Tailored interventions and support programs are developed to address the specific facets of chronic illness within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards optimal health and well-being. It's important to note that 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 Chronic illness within the Jewish community.

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