Psychotherapy, Mindfulness

At the heart of my work is mindfulness. This is a practice to which I have been dedicated for over fifteen years through meditation and study of different Buddhist traditions. As a clinical approach, mindfulness brings a spirit of warmth, openness, and non-judgment to the therapy room. What previously felt too painful or shameful to acknowledge becomes less scary, so that we can explore it with sensitivity and tenderness--and begin the healing process.  

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As someone who came to this country as an adult and grew up speaking another language (Hebrew), I know that there is never just one way of seeing things, never only one perspective. Your culture makes a difference. Your language makes a difference. Your sexual orientation, gender identity. Your DNA. Your soul. Your upbringing. Your particular experience, from birth (or pre-birth) to this very moment. My role is to listen carefully to how you experience the world, how you relate to others, how you think of yourself, and then reflect back to you what I heard so you can decide what you wish to keep, what you wish to adjust, and what you would like to let go of. I always remind clients, however, that caring and compassion are key.  Even those elements in you that are clearly unhealthy or unhelpful to your life and mental health--those things about you that you most reject, even despise--even they deserve love. Perhaps especially them. That is the only way they can be healed. 

 

I understand: therapy is always uncharted territory, and therefore may be an intimidating proposition. However, for every moment of discomfort, there are many moments of relief, new hope, and, yes, laughter. My experience has shown me that when the client is committed, life inevitably turns richer, more meaningful and, indeed, happier. This is an exciting journey. I encourage you to brave it. 

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To read about the therapy experience, please click here.

To read about the theories I draw from, click here.