Professionals Who Specialize in Religious Identity Issues
Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D.
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D
"One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s no “one size fits all” in psychotherapy, because every person has their own personality and life experience. I respect that, so I’ve put in a lot of time …
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 relationship—I believe …
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 don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method — people are complex, and so the …
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 …
Mattie Chein, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"Together we will look beneath the stress and long standing patterns to understand what is really going on, not just what is showing up on the surface. We will take time to make sense of your experiences and …
Rochi Katzman
Somatic Practitioner
"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 …
Shlomo Bogart, LPC, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
"My approach to therapy is to begin right where each client feels stuck and gently guide them toward greater clarity, compassion, and confidence. I try to understand what feels confusing or heavy for them and help them move …
Carly Stanton, LPC
Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor
"My approach to therapy is warm, direct, collaborative, and deeply person-centered. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership, where you feel heard, respected, and supported while also being gently challenged to grow. I …
Ezra Balsam
Certified Life Coach
"Most people don’t get stuck because they’re lazy. They get stuck for one of three reasons. Sometimes it’s because they aren’t truly clear on what they want. Sometimes they know the goal but have no real step-by-step plan …
Faigy Weiss, Coach
Transformational Life and Recovery Coach
"I firmly believe that every one of us holds an innate power to heal and recreate our realities from the bottom up and from the inside out. Our outer world often mirrors the landscape within us, reflecting the …
Ariel Hochster, PsyD
Therapists, Doctor of Psychology
"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. …
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