Professionals Who Specialize in Religious Identity Issues
Moses Appel, PhD
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D.
"At ADO Psychology Center, our approach is deeply rooted in compassion and evidence-based methods that foster personal growth and recovery. We draw from a evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior โฆ
Perel Goldstein, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
"I bring an empathic and gentle presence to my work with individuals and families navigating a wide range of life transitions and adversities. At the heart of my approach is a deep respect for the therapeutic relationshipโI believe โฆ
Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D.
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D
"One thing Iโve learned over the years is that thereโs no โone size fits allโ in psychotherapy, because every person has their own personality and life experience. I respect that, so Iโve put in a lot of time โฆ
Rebecca Kivelevitz, M.S. Ed
Therapists, School Psychologist
"My approach is eclectic, meaning I thoughtfully tailor each session to the unique needs, personality, and background of the individual sitting across from me. I donโt believe in a one-size-fits-all method โ people are complex, and so the โฆ
Rina Deutsch
Life Coach
"My approach to coaching is collaborative and supportive, built around meeting you exactly where you are. We start by exploring your current situationโwhatโs working, what isnโt, and what might be keeping you stuck. Often, people notice that their โฆ
Brielle Stark-Adler, Ph.D.
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
"I am a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, with extensive experience as the founder of my private practice, Connected Counseling, as well as a psychologist on university campuses. I continue to serve as the Director โฆ
Ruthie Portnoy
Therapists, Couples Therapist
"My approach to therapy, coaching, and counselling is highly individualised because I firmly believe that no two people are ever the same. Each person brings their own unique experiences, challenges, strengths, and goals, and therefore there can never โฆ
Shirley Pakdaman, Psy.D.
Therapists, Psychologist & Jewish Dating Coach
"My practice is built on creating an authentic and trusting relationship with my clients. I work especially well with people who value connection, straightforwardness, and humor as part of the therapeutic process. While my work is grounded in โฆ
Zeal Martin, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"I pride myself on creating a therapeutic environment that feels welcoming and authentic, a space where you can show up as you are without fear of judgment. I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating mental health disorders and โฆ
Bin Goldman, PsyD
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
"Your experiences and symptoms make sense. They are adaptationsโways your system learned to survive, protect you, and manage what once felt unmanageable. Therapy isnโt about erasing them. Itโs about helping those protective strategies evolve so they can support โฆ
Rachel Grossman, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in deep respect for each personโs lived experience. I view healing as a holistic processโone that encompasses the mind, nervous system, emotional life, and our sense of meaning and connection. โฆ
Tziporah Eisenstein, LCSW, CEDS
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
"I see therapy as a collaborative process where we balance the exploration of meaning with the pursuit of embodied change. My approach is relational and depth-oriented, drawing on psychoanalytic and existential traditions, with somatic and behavioral modalities woven โฆ
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