Bracha Benshloush, LCSW

Do what you can with what you have where you are. -Theodore Roosevelt

Bracha Benshloush, LCSW's style

Why Bracha Benshloush, LCSW chose to be in the helping profession

I chose to become a therapist because I genuinely care about people and have a deep interest in the human experience. I have always been fascinated by the human mind and by understanding why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. I believe that when we begin to understand the patterns that shape us, we also gain the opportunity to interrupt the ones that no longer serve us and create space for meaningful healing and lasting change. Helping people make sense of their experiences and discover new ways of moving through life is both deeply meaningful and incredibly rewarding to me.

I am committed to my own personal growth and professional development through continued training, self-reflection, and ongoing introspection. This work has continually strengthened my belief in people's capacity for resilience, healing, and growth, even during life's most difficult seasons. I strive to see and appreciate the humanity in every person I work with, meeting each client with acceptance, curiosity, and compassion while holding hope for both who they are today and who they have the potential to become. It is a true privilege to walk alongside individuals as they deepen their self-understanding, navigate life's challenges, and move toward lives that feel more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.

Bracha Benshloush, LCSW's approach

My approach is grounded in a humanistic, person-centered belief that every individual has an innate capacity for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Whether I am working with children, adolescents, adults, families, or caregivers, I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, accepted, and supported. I believe that feeling safe and understood provides the foundation for meaningful therapeutic work and lasting change. My goal is to meet each person where they are while helping them move toward where they want to be.

At the heart of my approach is developing a thoughtful understanding of the whole person, including their story, relationships, strengths, patterns, challenges, and the broader context of their experiences. I consider the many factors that can influence well-being, including developmental history, family and relational dynamics, social and emotional functioning, environmental stressors, life circumstances, medical considerations, and the ways difficulties present and impact daily life. Looking at the bigger picture allows me to better understand each client's experience and guides a treatment approach that is individualized, thoughtful, and responsive to their unique needs. I believe that no two people are alike, and therapy should reflect that.

My style is warm, engaged, thorough, and collaborative. I tailor treatment to each individual, family, and set of circumstances, recognizing that every client brings their own strengths, goals, and experiences into the therapy room. Depending on a client's age, needs, and preferences, therapy may include reflection, emotional processing, practical tools, play, creativity, experiential interventions, or collaboration with caregivers and other important supports. Throughout the process, I work alongside clients to help them build insight, strengthen resilience, and develop practical ways to navigate life's challenges.

Whether working individually, with families, through parent and caregiver consultations, or in collaboration with other professionals, I aim to help clients develop greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, emotional resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves and others. Therapy offers a space to deepen self-understanding, safely process difficult experiences, and build a more integrated relationship with aspects of oneself that may feel unresolved, overwhelming, or disconnected. My hope is that clients leave therapy with a deeper understanding of who they are, greater confidence in their ability to navigate life's challenges, and the tools to continue growing in ways that feel authentic, meaningful, and lasting.

What you can expect from sessions with Bracha Benshloush, LCSW

Therapy is a collaborative process that is shaped by each client's unique needs, strengths, goals, and experiences. I tailor sessions to the individual, family, and circumstances at hand because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. What is most helpful may vary from person to person and often evolves throughout the course of treatment. My role is to meet clients where they are and work alongside them in a way that feels supportive, meaningful, and responsive to their changing needs.

Clients can expect a warm, engaged, and thoughtful therapeutic environment where they feel heard, respected, and understood. I take time to develop a thorough understanding of the concerns that bring someone to therapy while also considering the broader context of their life. This includes exploring strengths, relationships, developmental experiences, life circumstances, and other factors that may be influencing their well-being. Building this understanding helps guide treatment and ensures that our work together is individualized and purposeful.

Depending on a client's age, needs, and circumstances, sessions may incorporate conversation, reflection, emotional processing, practical tools, play, creativity, caregiver involvement, or collaboration with other important supports. Together, we work toward gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand while identifying opportunities for growth, building on existing strengths, and developing effective ways to respond to life's difficulties. Therapy provides a space to better understand yourself, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and navigate life with greater flexibility, resilience, and confidence.

Bracha Benshloush, LCSW's experience working with the Jewish community

Over the years, I have had the privilege of being involved in the Jewish community through a variety of educational, clinical, and community settings. These opportunities have allowed me to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families across many different stages of life and circumstances. Through my work in schools, clinics, community programs, and family-centered settings, I have developed a deeper appreciation for the ways personal, familial, educational, and communal experiences intersect and shape overall well-being. Each setting has reinforced the importance of seeing the whole person and recognizing the many factors that influence growth, resilience, and healing.

My involvement within the community has given me a deep appreciation for the strengths, values, relationships, and challenges that shape people's lives. It has reinforced the importance of understanding individuals within the broader context of their families, communities, culture, and environment, while also recognizing that every person's story, needs, and perspective are unique. I strive to approach my work with cultural humility and sensitivity, recognizing that values, traditions, beliefs, and community experiences can have a meaningful impact on how people understand themselves, their relationships, and the challenges they face. This perspective continues to guide my work as a therapist and informs the compassionate, individualized care I strive to provide each client.

Bracha Benshloush, LCSW's Book Recommendation Zone

• The Uncontrollable Child by Mattis Miller
  Parenting
• Addicted to the Monkey Mind by JF Benoist
  Self Development
• Let Us Make Man by R Avraham J Twerski
  Self Development

Approaches

• EMDR
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Play Therapy
• Sand Tray
• Somatic Therapy

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Bereavement & Grief
• Depression
• Emotion regulation
• Life purpose and meaning
• Panic attacks/panic disorder
• Parenting
• Relationships
• Stress management
• Trauma

6 years in practice

Licenses

• LCSW by The University of the State of New York Education Department Office of the Professions 2025. License number 100300-01
• LMSW by The University of the State of New York Education Department Office of the Professions 2021. License number 110724-01

Degrees

• Masters of Social Work by Touro Graduate School of Social Work 2020
• Bachelor of Science in Psycholoty by Brooklyn College 2015

Trainings

• Level 2 IFS by IFS Institute 2024
• Level 1 IFS by IFS Institute 2024
• EMDR by EMDR Consulting 2026
• Somatic Intervention: Grief and Loss by Somatic Intervention Rickie Bernstein 2026
• Working with Shame, Anxiety, and Depression through an IFS Lens by NACHAS Consulting 2025
• Let Your Senses Make You Whole by Somatic Intervention Rickie Bernstein, NEFESH INTERNATIONAL 2026
• CRAFT Informed by We The Village 2025
• Somatic Intervention: The Missing Piece: Somatic Psychotherapy by Somatic Intervention Rickie Bernstein 2024
• Somatic Intervention: The Old Piece: Somatic Psychotherapy by Somatic Intervention Rickie Bernstein 2024
• TF-CBT by Daniel W. Smith, Ph.D. Course Director, TFCBTWeb2.0 Medical University of South Carolina 2023
• ACT by Jennifer A. Gregg, PhD. through NACHAS Consulting 2026
• CBT-I by NACHAS Consulting 2024
• Interpersonal Neurobiology and Implications for Play Therapy by Play Strong Institute 2023
• CPT by NACHAS Consulting 2022
• DBT by NACHAS Consulting 2022
• Play Therapy by NACHAS Consulting, Liana Lowenstein 2022
• Sand Tray by Jodi Mullen 2026
• Play Therapy by Jodi Mullen 2026
• RLT by Terry Real 2023
• IFS - Addictive Processes by IFS Institute- Cece Sykes 2026
• Problem Gambling - The Fastest Growing Addiction by Marc Lefkowitz ICGC-II, NEFESH 2024
• Transcending Trauma -IFS by Frank Anderson 2023
• IFS and Addictions

Average costs per session

$175 - $200

Payment Methods

• Sliding Scale
• Free consultation
• Cash
• Zelle Quick Pay