Professionals Who Specialize in Religious Identity Issues

Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D.

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $200
  • Insurance
  • 7 reviews

Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D. acknowledges the myth of a "one size fits all" approach & brings a diverse array of therapeutic techniques to help each client heal.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Rebecca Kivelevitz, M.S. Ed

Therapists, School Psychologist

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $80 - $150
  • 2 reviews

Rebecca Kivelevitz utilizes CBT, psychodynamic, and inner child work to support children, adults, and couples through life challenges.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙌 Affirming

Perel Goldstein, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Cedarhurst
  • $175 - $225

Perel Goldstein, LMHC, works with individuals and families using an attachment-based, relational approach to support healing, growth, and self-awareness.


"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 …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Moses Appel, PhD

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D.

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $150 - $375
  • 3 reviews

Moses Appel, PhD, draws from CBT, ACT, and DBT to support individuals in their journey toward improved mental health and overall well-being.


"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 …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Aliza Shapiro, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only
  • $175
  • 3 reviews

Aliza Shapiro, LCSW, provides evidence-based therapy for children, adults, couples, & families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, & relationship struggles.


"My clinical approach is firmly rooted in evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on insight, skill-building, and sustainable change. I help clients understand not only what they are experiencing, but also the patterns, relationships, and emotional responses that …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Laura Schneebaum, LMHC-D

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only
  • $250 - $300

Laura Schneebaum, LMHC, is a trauma-informed therapist who helps clients navigate identity, intergenerational trauma, life transitions, & more.


"I take a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strengths-based approach to working with each individual. I place great importance on understanding a client’s identity, culture, context, and environment to create a personalized approach that truly fits their unique experience. I …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Melissa Lieber

Therapists, LCAT, ATR-BC

  • In-office New City
  • $200 - $350
  • Insurance

Melissa Lieber, LCAT, ATR-BC approach is grounded in a person-centered ethos. She helps people achieve their goals through a creative therapeutic process.


"My approach is grounded in integration, a person-centered philosophy, and a collaborative ethos. I draw from psychodynamic and experiential frameworks to shine a light on the protective barriers that obstruct our path, resulting in suffering, impaired functionality, or …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Batya Jacobs

Therapists, Narrative Therapist

  • In-office Matityahu
  • ₪150 - ₪300
  • 1 review

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


"Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling, safe, and comfortable life. In my work, I use Narrative Therapy, Psychodrama, and my own presence in the room to join clients on an exploratory kind of adventure. Together we begin to …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded

Robyn Sheiniuk, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • Remote only
  • $250
  • 11 reviews

Robyn Sheiniuk, LCSW, utilizes psychodynamic therapy & EMDR to explore the significance of experiences & their impact on your present self & interpersonal dynamics.


"I view individuals as complex beings shaped by a wide range of experiences, both positive and negative, that begin in childhood. These early experiences, along with the messages received from important figures in one’s life, contribute to the …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging

The Relational Process Group

Support Groups, A Little Less Alone, A Little More Known

  • Remote only
  • $85 - $100

The Relational Process Group uses psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, & trauma-focused therapy to help clients with depression, grief, codependency, & relationships.


"This group is for you if you sense that something in how you connect with others could be different, even if you can't quite put a finger on what. Maybe you tend to keep things to yourself and …

Dr. Benson Fox, PsyD

Therapists, Psychologist

  • In-office Woodmere
  • $200 - $250
  • Insurance
  • 14 reviews

Dr. Benson Fox, PsyD, offers integrative, solution-focused therapy for anxiety, shame, self-doubt, relationship struggles, life crises, & lasting personal growth.


"My style is both compassionate and direct. I believe people need understanding and validation, but they also deserve honesty. My role is not simply to make you feel better in the moment, but to help you see yourself …

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $180 - $325
  • 5 reviews

Rachy Friedlander is a somatic coach who employs psychodrama, IFS, Transforming Touch, meditation, Breathwork, yoga, and more in her profound work with clients.


"My coaching approach is deeply influenced by my exploration of emotional healing through the spiritual lenses of Kabbalah and Chassidus. Each session is approached intuitively, drawing from a diverse toolbox that includes modalities such as psychodrama, IFS (Internal …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

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