Understanding OCD in the Jewish Community

Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and supporting individuals experiencing OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on understanding and addressing OCD in the Jewish community.

Unique Challenges of OCD in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with OCD, which is often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific set of challenges faced by this group. Stigma, attitudes toward mental health, cultural expectations, and religious considerations can all impact the experience and treatment of OCD in the Jewish community. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role in how OCD is perceived and managed. It can affect emotional well-being, relationships, and participation in community life.

Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish mental health professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on supporting those facing OCD within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive approaches.

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Professionals Who Specialize in Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Moses Appel, PhD

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D.

OCD & Anxiety Specialist

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  • 🀝 Collaborative

Danielle Taylor, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Dating & Relationship Therapist

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  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Dovid Silver, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The first step in personal growth is when a person knows his unique value and recognizes his individual strengths - Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi

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  • 🧘 Calm

Rachel Brezel

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

If you want to live a life you’ve never lived, you have to do things you’ve never done.

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  • 🎯 Direct
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  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Chaya Spigelman, PA-C

Psychiatric Medication Provider, Physician Associate - Certified

β€œAll life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Recovery Redefined

No Matter Where You Are In Your Journey, We Are Here To Help.

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Aryeh Kugel, MHC-LP

Therapist, Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

We only live once. Wrong. We only die once. We live everyday. -Snoopy

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Gavriel Pliver, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Medication Provider, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

Before you open your mouth, Ask yourself: β€˜What is the thing I’m about to say going to feel like to the person I’m speaking to? ― Terrence Real

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  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
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Penina Pultman

Psychiatric Medication Provider, DMSC, PA-C

With you every step of the way

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  • 🌎 Holistic

Doron Lazarus, CSSC

Coach, Certified Sleep Science Coach, CSSC

Sleep is one of the necessary blessings in life allowing a person to refresh their body and spirit. - Rabbi Berel Wein

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🌎 Holistic

Solomon Weinreb, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

As water reflects one's face, so is the reflection of a man's heart to his fellow. - Proverbs

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  • 🀝 Collaborative

Malka Akhenblit, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.

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  • πŸ”₯ Energetic

Understanding and Supporting OCD within the Jewish Community

OCD is a common mental health condition across various communities, including unique considerations faced within the Jewish community. While the broader medical understanding of OCD exists, the intricacies of cultural norms, religious practices, and community dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Navigating OCD within the Jewish community can affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds, highlighting the need for awareness and tailored support.

Strategies for Supporting OCD in the Jewish Community

Effective support for Jewish individuals experiencing OCD necessitates approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses therapy that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible mental health resources. Tailored interventions and treatment programs are developed to address the specific facets of OCD within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring improved mental health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. 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, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) within the Jewish community.

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