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    Trauma Healing Therapy in Jerusalem

    Trauma isn't only about what happened — it's about how it still lives in your body, your relationships, and the ways you protect yourself now. Healing doesn't mean reliving the worst moments; it means slowly building the safety, self-understanding, and choice you didn't have then. I offer confidential, trauma-informed therapy in English, in-person and virtually in Jerusalem, and virtually for clients in New York and New Jersey.

    Who This Service Is For

    This service is for anyone in Jerusalem, New York, or New Jersey working through: Single-incident trauma — an accident, assault, medical event, or a specific frightening experience Complex or relational trauma — the accumulated impact of childhood dynamics, ongoing stress, or unsafe relationships Birth trauma — a difficult delivery, medical intervention, or a birth experience that still feels unresolved War, terror, or displacement-related trauma — including for those living in or having relocated to Israel Trauma responses that don't have a clear "story" — hypervigilance, numbness, shutdown, or difficulty trusting your own reactions Difficulty with intimacy, safety, or self-worth that traces back to earlier experiences If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you're in the right place.

    Our Approach to Trauma Healing

    Trauma work is paced, gentle, and led by what feels safe for your nervous system — never a rush to "get through it." Depending on your needs, we may draw on: Trauma-Informed CBT — reshaping the beliefs about safety, self, and others that trauma leaves behind Somatic & Nervous System Regulation — building awareness of the body and tools to work with activation and shutdown Psychodynamic Therapy — understanding how earlier relational experiences shape present-day responses Mindfulness-Based Techniques — grounding, present-moment awareness, and reducing reactivity Culturally-Sensitive Care — therapy that understands identity, community, and the particular context of trauma linked to displacement, war, or immigration Every trauma treatment plan starts with stabilization — building safety and coping capacity first, before any deeper processing.

    Fees, Insurance & Logistics

    Trauma work asks a lot of you — the logistics shouldn't. Insurance is accepted for clients in New York and New Jersey, and flexible private-pay options are available for clients in Israel. Licensed in New York and New Jersey, with virtual sessions for clients in those states, and both virtual and in-person sessions in Jerusalem. A superbill is available for clients seeking reimbursement through their own insurance. → See full Fees, Insurance & Getting Started details, including accepted insurance plans and scheduling.

     Frequently Asked Questions

    Will I have to talk about the details of what happened?

    Not until you're ready, and never as a requirement. Trauma work begins with building safety and coping tools; deeper processing only happens at a pace that feels manageable to you.

    Do you work with war, terror, or displacement-related trauma?

    Yes. This includes clients living in Israel, olim who have relocated during difficult times, and clients whose sense of safety has been shaped by recent events.

    Do I need to know if what I went through 'counts' as trauma?

    No. If an experience still affects how safe, connected, or in-control you feel today, it's worth bringing in — regardless of what label fits it.

    What happens if I get overwhelmed during a session?

    We slow down. A big part of trauma work is learning to notice activation early and using grounding tools together, so sessions stay within a manageable window.

    Can trauma therapy make things feel worse before they feel better?

    It can temporarily stir things up, which is why pacing matters so much. We prioritize stability and coping capacity first, so processing happens when you have the ground to hold it.

    Do you use EMDR or specific trauma protocols?

    My work is trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based approaches including CBT, somatic and nervous system regulation, and psychodynamic work. If a specific modality is a better fit for you, I'll say so honestly.