Join Get Help Israel

Get Help Israel supports members and serves Israel’s English-speaking public

Why Become a Member?
Become part of the most trusted resource in Israel for English-speakers
GHI is the only mental health resource that verifies the credentials of the therapists listed in our database. Clients have come to know and trust the GHI brand for finding qualified mental health professionals.
Increase successful referrals
GHI is the go-to mental health resource and directory for English speakers residing in Israel, with over 25,000 page views per month. The site is designed to be user friendly for clients to find you and contact you immediately.
Attend nationwide networking events and conferences
All events are in English with a reduced registration fee for members of the association. Connect with other professionals in the field; expand your clinical toolbox and earn CEU credits.
Get listed in GHI’s annual mental health resource guide
The directory is distributed among Anglos in close to 40 cities throughout Israel, new Olim as they land in Israel, gap year students and their parents, and English-speaking residents who prefer to seek therapeutic services in English. GHI members listed in the directory are seen by 50,000 English speakers throughout Israel.
Who We Are

Get Help Israel - The Israel Association of Mental Health Professionals - is the leading organization dedicated to empowering and supporting the English-speaking professional community in the field of mental health in Israel.

Serving as a vital platform, Get Help Israel facilitates collaboration, growth, and knowledge sharing among mental health professionals. It serves as a bridge, connecting social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors from diverse backgrounds, fostering a strong network of support and professional development.

Through various initiatives, Get Help Israel actively promotes ongoing education and training opportunities for mental health professionals. It recognizes the importance of staying updated with the latest research, therapeutic techniques, and best practices in order to provide the highest quality of care to individuals in need.

Moreover, Get Help Israel strives to enhance the professional community's visibility and accessibility to potential clients. By maintaining a comprehensive directory of verified mental health practitioners, it ensures that individuals seeking support can easily connect with qualified professionals who align with their specific needs.

Recognizing the significance of collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation, Get Help Israel organizes events, conferences, and workshops that encourage dialogue and knowledge exchange among mental health professionals. This fosters a rich environment for learning, growth, and the development of innovative approaches in the field.

Get Help Israel also plays a crucial role in supporting mental health professionals through professional guidance, resources, and mentorship opportunities. It provides a safe space for clinicians to seek advice, share experiences, and find solace within a supportive community that understands the unique challenges they face.

Ultimately, Get Help Israel is committed to elevating the standards of mental health care in Israel. By nurturing the professional community, facilitating collaboration, and raising awareness, it strives to create a society where mental well-being is a fundamental priority, and individuals can access the support they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

GHI was founded in 2016 and has provided over 170,000 client consultations to date.

Frequently Asked Questions
The GHI website averages 25,000 page views per month. GHI's annual Mental Health Resource Guide is seen by approximately 50,000 English-speakers throughout Israel. GHI is highly regarded and used by major organizations that work with English-speakers, Klita/Absorption offices, over 50 seminaries and yeshivas and other GAP year programs, and embassies of English-speaking countries. They recognize GHI as the only diverse and comprehensive organization that verifies professional credentials and therefore refer solely to the GHI database of professionals when they seek English language mental health services.
  1. The GHI website has excellent search engine optimization (SEO), so when clients search online for mental health services, GHI comes up on the first pages of search results.
  2. Our most important referral source is word of mouth. Thousands of clients have successfully found the right help through GHI, and they recommend it to friends and relatives. In addition, GHI members who understand the importance of professional qualifications in a therapist, solely refer clients, friends, and family to other GHI members.
  3. We meet with partnering organizations who work with English-speakers to inform them of what we do. They appreciate having a reliable Association to which they can refer clients who need help. Hard copies of GHI's Mental Health Resource Guide are referenced as a resource in their waiting rooms and offices.
  4. Mental health professionals and organizations abroad are aware of GHI and use our online resource to refer clients who are moving to Israel.
  5. GHI has a strong social media presence including an active Facebook group called Find a Therapist.
As of January of 2023, GHI has over 350 members and is growing daily.
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, addictions specialists, sex therapists, art therapists, and play therapists, must have a post-graduate degree (MA equivalent or higher) in mental health from an accredited university with appropriate practicum experience. If you obtained your degree from abroad, you must be licensed or license-eligible in the country from which you received your training and must be able to legally work in Israel. In addition, Psychologists must be licensed by Misrad Habriut, and social workers must be registered as a social worker in Israel. Life Coaches must be certified through a coaching program that is recognized by the ICF. Membership is also available to inpatient or outpatient treatment facilities.
Membership is on an annual basis, but you may break up your membership fees into monthly installments.
We are working on building a Hebrew site in 2023. You will have the option to add a Hebrew profile and increase exposure to Hebrew speaking clients as well.
We Invite You to Partner with Us in Our Mission
Educate the Public
about the benefits of therapy, the various therapeutic options available, and provide guidance in navigating the public mental healthcare system.
Encourage People
to seek help by providing them with an easy to use and reliable resource for locating the best help for each individual.
Address & Challenge
the stigma surrounding mental health that may be preventing people from getting help.
Create a Community
of Anglo mental health professionals in Israel, who comply with principles of ethical practice.
Membership Options
Associate Membership
₪29/mo

Support Our Mission
Support Our Mission

By becoming a member of GHI, you become a partner in our mission to

  1. Educate the public about the benefits of therapy, the various therapeutic options available, and provide guidance to the public in navigating the mental health system in Israel.
  2. Encourage people to seek help by providing them with an easy to use and reliable resource for locating the best help for each individual.
  3. Address and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health that may be preventing people from getting help.
  4. Create a community of Anglo mental health professionals in Israel, who comply with principles of ethical practice.
Network with the largest Anglo Mental Health Community in Israel
Join the largest Anglo mental health community in Israel

Our membership base consists of over 400 qualified mental health professionals, facilities, and organizations throughout Israel. Members have access to exclusive forums for discussions, sharing of resources/ upcoming events, and making referrals.

Presenting / Teaching Opportunities
Presenting / Teaching Opportunities

GHI members with teaching/presenting experience are offered opportunities to speak at GHI events (proposals are pending approval from GHI's advisory board).

Professional Guidance
Professional Guidance

GHI's advisory board consists of licensed psychologists connected to Israel's Ethics board and the ministry of health; they are available to provide guidance and answer ethically challenging questions for members.

Listed in the GHI database as a verified member of The Israel Association of Mental Health Professionals

Click here to view our list of members.

Professional Membership
₪79/mo

ALL THE BENEFITS OF ASSOCIATE, AND:
Online Exposure to Clients
Online Exposure to Clients

Your full page professional profile will include your picture, credentials, title, education/licensing, customized description of your practice/facility, specialties, languages spoken, population you work with, treatment modalities, and more. Clients search the GHI database and find therapists/facilities that meet their criteria. To see an example of a professional profile, click here.

Continuing Education
Continuing Education

We are committed to advancing the knowledge of the professionals servicing the community. GHI's professional development program provides accessible high level training for mental health professionals. The lectures and workshops are ideal for practicing clinicians with post graduate training in mental health, with the goal of advancing their skill sets, professional knowledge, competency, and overall effectiveness in their treatment.

Client Notes
Client Notes

Record client notes in GHI's confidential and encrypted system. Functionalities include: record keeping organized by date, upload client forms, upload documents option for each date of entry, keyword search, download, and print.

Digital Books
Digital Books

Access dozens of e-books such as the DSM-5-TR from your member Dashboard.

Video Library
Video Library

Recordings of professional development courses and workshops.

Professional Tools and Resources
Professional Tools and Resources

A members Dashboard gives members access to the following features:

  1. Add a support group or workshop to the Therapy Groups section of the website. Therapy Groups
  2. Add a blog to GHI's mental health blog
  3. Edit your profile
  4. Access professional resources
  5. Members corner - lists membership benefits through our collaborators
  6. Find a certified supervisor
  7. Find office space throughout Israel
  8. View client emails sent through your profile
Publication Opportunities
Publication Opportunities

Publish blogs for GHI's mental health blog. GHI features the blogs in the monthly newsletter to thousands of subscribers.

Certificate of Membership
Certificate of Membership

GHI verifies the credentials of each member to ensure that the Association's professional requirements have been met. Professional Members will receive a Certificate of Membership with the Association's recognition as a mental health service provider.


ALL THE BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL, AND:
Featured on GHI’s home page

Featured members appear on the GHI home page in a rotating banner, which leads clients from the page with the highest traffic directly to your profile.

Listed at the top of search results

Featured members appear above all other search results.

Exclusive newsletter feature

Get featured in a monthly newsletter to our subscribers in the MEET A THERAPIST section.

Personal assistance building an optimized profile
Personal Assistance Building a Profile

Creating a profile entails filling out a form with preset questions. If you prefer that we handle this process for you, this optional service offers 30 minutes of individualized telephone assistance with technical and content components of the profile. (Free email tech support is included in all memberships).

Treatment Facility Membership
₪79/mo

Support Our Mission
Support Our Mission

By becoming a member of GHI, you become a partner in our mission to

  1. Educate the public about the benefits of therapy, the various therapeutic options available, and provide guidance to the public in navigating the mental health system in Israel.
  2. Encourage people to seek help by providing them with an easy to use and reliable resource for locating the best help for each individual.
  3. Address and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health that may be preventing people from getting help.
  4. Create a community of Anglo mental health professionals in Israel, who comply with principles of ethical practice.
Network with the largest Anglo Mental Health Community in Israel
Join the largest Anglo mental health community in Israel

Our membership base consists of over 300 qualified mental health professionals, facilities, and organizations throughout Israel. Members have access to exclusive forums for discussions, sharing of resources/ upcoming events, and making referrals.

Listed in the GHI database as a verified member of The Israel Association of Mental Health Professionals

Click here to view our list of members.

Online Exposure to Clients
Online Exposure to Clients

Your full page professional profile will include your picture, credentials, title, education/licensing, customized description of your practice/facility, specialties, languages spoken, population you work with, treatment modalities, and more. Clients search the GHI database and find therapists/facilities that meet their criteria. To see an example of a professional profile, click here.

Continuing Education
Continuing Education

We are committed to advancing the knowledge of the professionals servicing the community. GHI's professional development program provides accessible high level training for mental health professionals. The lectures and workshops are ideal for practicing clinicians with post graduate training in mental health, with the goal of advancing their skill sets, professional knowledge, competency, and overall effectiveness in their treatment.

Digital Books
Digital Books

Access dozens of e-books such as the DSM-5-TR from your member Dashboard.

Video Library
Video Library

Recordings of professional development courses and workshops.

Professional Tools and Resources
Professional Tools and Resources

A members Dashboard gives members access to the following features:

  1. Add a support group or workshop to the Therapy Groups section of the website. Therapy Groups
  2. Add a blog to GHI's mental health blog
  3. Edit your profile
  4. Access professional resources
  5. Members corner - lists membership benefits through our collaborators
  6. Find a certified supervisor
  7. Find office space throughout Israel
  8. View client emails sent through your profile
Publication Opportunities
Publication Opportunities

Publish blogs for GHI's mental health blog. GHI features the blogs in the monthly newsletter to thousands of subscribers.

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