Aviva Lazarus, DPT

I believe true growth happens when we see the whole person- supporting children through connection and play, and empowering adults to build healthier relationships, confidence, and emotional balance.

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Aviva Lazarus, DPT's style

Why Aviva Lazarus, DPT chose to be in the helping profession

I chose to be in the helping profession because I have always been passionate about supporting people through challenges and helping them reach their fullest potential. From a young age, I was drawn to connecting with others, listening to their experiences, and finding ways to help them feel understood and supported. Over the years, that passion grew into a career that allows me to make a meaningful difference in people's everyday lives. Helping others navigate difficult moments while recognizing their strengths and resilience continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of my work.

I especially love building meaningful connections with children and families and witnessing the growth that can happen when people feel truly seen, valued, and emotionally connected. I believe that every child and adult deserves the opportunity to develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and feel capable of overcoming life's challenges. My goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals and families can feel safe exploring their experiences, building on their strengths, and working toward positive change. Being able to guide people toward greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, and lasting growth is incredibly meaningful to me, and it is what continues to inspire me every day.

Aviva Lazarus, DPT's approach

My approach to therapy, coaching, and counseling is centered around connection, empathy, and seeing each person as a whole. I believe that meaningful and lasting growth happens when people feel safe enough to be themselves, understood without judgment, and supported through life's challenges. Every individual brings their own experiences, strengths, and needs, which is why I take an individualized approach that honors where each person is emotionally, developmentally, and personally. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences, building self-awareness, and moving toward positive change.

In my work with children, I focus on building strong relationships through play, emotional connection, and support tailored to each child's unique needs. I work with children experiencing all forms of emotional and behavioral dysregulation, helping them feel better, understand their emotions, and develop the skills needed to regulate their actions and responses more effectively. I believe that when children feel connected, understood, and supported, they are better able to grow, learn, and thrive.

When working with teens and adults through coaching and counseling, I help clients gain insight, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build confidence in themselves and their decisions. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where people feel empowered to overcome challenges, develop healthier patterns, and recognize their own strengths. Whether someone is navigating a difficult season of life or working toward personal growth, I am committed to helping them feel supported as they heal, grow, and reach their full potential.

What you can expect from sessions with Aviva Lazarus, DPT

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected. Building a strong therapeutic connection is important to me, and I believe that growth happens most naturally when people feel comfortable being themselves. I view the therapeutic process as a partnership, and I work collaboratively with each client to help them move toward meaningful growth, positive change, and greater emotional well-being. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe exploring challenges, celebrating progress, and developing a deeper understanding of yourself.

Every session is individualized based on your unique needs, goals, strengths, and challenges. Whether I am working with children, parents, teens, or adults, I focus on building emotional awareness, confidence, communication skills, and healthier relationships. Together, we will identify practical strategies and meaningful tools that can support you both during our sessions and in your everyday life. I want clients to leave each session feeling supported, empowered, and better equipped to navigate challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and self-understanding.

Aviva Lazarus, DPT's experience working with the Jewish community

As someone who grew up in the Orthodox Jewish community, I have a deep understanding of the values, traditions, family dynamics, and religious practices that are an important part of daily life for many Jewish individuals and families. This background has given me a firsthand appreciation for both the strengths and complexities that can come with navigating personal, family, and emotional challenges within the context of community and faith. Throughout my professional experience, it has helped me build meaningful, trusting relationships with Jewish children, adults, and families who value working with someone who understands their world and experiences.

I believe that effective support begins with understanding the whole person, including the cultural and religious values that shape their life. I strive to provide care that is respectful, culturally sensitive, and aligned with each individual's or family's beliefs, priorities, and lifestyle. My familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community allows me to connect with clients on a deeper level and create an environment where they feel comfortable, understood, and supported without needing to explain important aspects of their background. I am passionate about helping individuals and families within the Jewish community navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and move toward growth and healing while feeling supported both emotionally and culturally.

Aviva Lazarus, DPT's Book Recommendation Zone

• Raising a Sensory Smart Child
  A book to help children with Sensory Processing Disorder.
• The Whole-Brain Child
  Strategies to nurture your child's developing mind
• The Let Them Theory
  How to not allow the actions of others affect you
• Attached
  The new science of adult attachment

Approaches

• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Floortime Therapy (DIR/Floortime)
• Inner child work
• Life Coaching
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Play Therapy

Concerns

• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Emotion regulation
• Parenting
• Relationships

16 years in practice

Licenses

• DPT by Touro College 2009. License number 032359-1

Degrees

• Doctor of Physical Therapy by Touro College 2009

Certificates

• DIR Floor-time by ICDL 2024
• Life Coaching Training Institute 2025

Trainings

• Sensory Integration by IncredAbilities 2021

Average costs per session

$150 - $500

Payment Methods

• Cash
• Zelle Quick Pay