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Jenny Sassoon, MSW, CPC
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Avraham Byers
Financial Coach
"Here's how the work goes. First, clarity. We put everything on the table — the cards, the spending, the conversations you've avoided — and trace the patterns back to where they started. A pattern you can see is …
Dr. Ori Lidor, PsyD
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
"My approach is integrative. I draw from CBT, psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and experiential methods, but at the core of everything I do is the understanding that the integrity of the relationship built between client and therapist is …
Yehoshua Kronglas, LSW
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Jackson
- $100 - $200
"I take a person-centered approach, valuing each client's unique lived experience and perspective. My goal is to provide a supportive and empowering environment where they feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. With couples, …
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Houston
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"The behaviors or symptoms bringing you to therapy are often only part of the story. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and direct, grounded in my work with eating disorders and interpersonal process groups. Together, we explore what your …
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Boca Raton
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South Africa
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Howell
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Welcome. Money is about more than finances—it often reflects our values, sense of security, family experiences, and future goals. When financial concerns become intertwined with relationships, they can lead to conflict, resentment, anxiety, or emotional distance. Whether you're navigating budgeting disagreements, financial stress, different spending habits, debt, or major life decisions, you're not alone.
Within the Jewish community, conversations about money may be influenced by cultural expectations, family traditions, communal responsibilities, simchas, tuition, charitable giving, supporting extended family, or differing financial backgrounds. These factors can make financial conversations feel especially personal and emotionally charged, particularly within marriages, partnerships, and families.
How Money Can Affect Relationships
Financial conflict often extends beyond dollars and cents. Disagreements may stem from differing priorities, communication styles, financial trauma, or varying beliefs about saving, spending, investing, or giving. These differences can create recurring arguments, reduce trust, and leave both partners feeling misunderstood.
Learning to discuss money openly, respectfully, and without judgment can strengthen relationships. Developing shared financial goals, improving communication, and understanding each other's financial perspectives can reduce conflict while fostering greater partnership and emotional connection.
You Don't Have to Navigate It Alone
Support from therapists, couples counselors, financial therapists, or relationship professionals can help individuals and couples better understand the emotional dynamics surrounding money while developing practical strategies for healthier financial decision-making. Whether you're facing ongoing conflict or preparing for important financial milestones, support can make these conversations more productive and less overwhelming.
We invite you to explore our collection of articles, videos, and resources on Money & Relationships, and connect with culturally sensitive professionals who understand the unique experiences and values of the Jewish community.
Understanding Money & Relationships in the Jewish Community
Money-related stress can arise during many stages of life, including dating, engagement, marriage, raising children, caring for aging parents, career transitions, business ownership, or retirement. Expectations around financial roles, communal involvement, tuition, holiday expenses, charitable giving, and family support may add additional complexity within Jewish life. When partners have different financial histories or beliefs, these challenges can become a source of ongoing tension if left unaddressed.
Effective support often focuses on strengthening communication, increasing financial transparency, identifying emotional triggers related to money, establishing shared goals, and developing collaborative problem-solving skills. Therapeutic approaches may also help individuals heal from past financial experiences that continue to influence present-day relationships, creating greater understanding, trust, and emotional security.
Every relationship is unique, and there is no single right way to navigate financial decisions. Our directory features culturally sensitive therapists, couples counselors, coaches, and other mental health and wellness professionals who understand the unique values, traditions, and experiences of the Jewish community and can help you navigate Money & Relationships with compassion and practical guidance.