Telehealth Available
Rachel Cohen
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Neuropsychologist, Rehabilitation Psychologist
Primary Degree(s):
MA
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
N/A

Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office 1
  • Derech beit lechem 25
  • Jerusalem
Office 2
  • HaGoel 1/6
  • Efrat
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Neuropsychologist, Rehabilitation Psychologist

Primary Degree(s):

MA

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

N/A

Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office 1
  • Derech beit lechem 25
  • Jerusalem
Office 2
  • HaGoel 1/6
  • Efrat

ABOUT

My approach to therapy is client based, with a focus on the present day issues and complaints. At times the reason people come into therapy is very focused and resolves quite quickly. In other circumstances some deeper work is more appropriate.  I have worked for many years both in a medical rehabilitation setting and in private practice, and have learned that while the presenting problems may be different, the common denominator is often the struggle to find meaning and fulfillment given one's situation. In these cases, the therapy will focus on symptom relief if relevant, and concurrently delve into the larger issues.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

Hebrew University

2010


Degree
MA

Education
Hebrew University

Year of Graduation
2010
Years in Practice

13

LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim

27-109538

Mumche Category

Rehabilitative Psychologist

Mumche License Number

108945

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Supervisor (madricha) in rehabilitation psychology (2021): license number 41934

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Depression

Grief

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Psychosomatic Disorders

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Adjustments

Anger Management

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cancer / Terminal Illness

Family Issues

Life Transitions

Phobias

Self-Esteem

Sleep / Insomnia

Stress Management

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Rehabilitation

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
Men
Women
Geriatric

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment and to use them as tools to help them to make changes in their lives that are consistent with their values. It is based on the idea that by changing the way we think about our inner experiences, we can reduce emotional distress and increase our sense of well-being.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on how one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected and can be changed. It is based on the idea that how we think (cognition) and how we feel (emotion) can influence how we behave. CBT helps people identify and challenge distorted thinking and replace it with more balanced thinking, leading to improved mood and behavior. ‘Homework’, usually containing practical writing exercises, is often completed by the client between sessions to reinforce the therapy. Examples of tools that practitioners often use are journaling, challenging beliefs, and mindfulness.

Cognitive Processing TherapyCognitive Processing Therapy is used to treat trauma and PTSD. During therapy, clients identify and understand their beliefs about their responses to their trauma. Inspecting their beliefs often leads clients to understand their emotions and thoughts in relation to the trauma. When the client is ready, practitioners give them tools to challenge their thoughts of the trauma as well as provide homework to solidify what they learned in sessions. In the later stages of therapy, practitioners teach clients how belief systems (about safety, self-esteem, trust, intimate relationships, control, and power) can change after trauma.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. It uses a structured approach to address the past events that may be causing current distress, and uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to activate different neural networks in the brain in order to reduce symptoms of trauma. EMDR has been found to be effective for a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a form of therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations can affect our mental health. MBCT helps individuals become aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in order to gain insight and control over them. MBCT helps clients learn how to recognize their sense of being and see themselves as separate from their thoughts and moods. This separation can free the client from thought patterns in which the repeated negative messages may be dominating the client’s focus. After developing an awareness of the separation between thoughts, emotions, and the self, people in treatment may find that while the self and the emotions may exist simultaneously, they do not have to exist within the same dimension. The healing can take place when one learns how to interject positive thoughts into negative moods and thereby create a shift in mood.

Psychodynamic TherapyPsychodynamic therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the unconscious mind and how it affects behavior. It works to help people understand and work through past experiences and feelings that may be causing difficulties in the present. This type of therapy encourages individuals to explore their emotions, relationships, and behaviors in order to gain insight into their current difficulties. It can help individuals better understand themselves and their motivations, and gain insight into how past events have impacted their current lives. People tend to develop defense mechanisms when faced with challenges in life. Defense mechanisms may keep painful feelings, memories, and experiences in the unconscious. A few common defense mechanisms include: denial, repression, and rationalization. Psychodynamic therapists encourage people to speak freely about their emotions, desires, and fears. Being open may help uncover vulnerable feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness. According to psychodynamic theory, behavior is influenced by unconscious thought. Once painful feelings are brought forth and processed, the defense mechanisms are no longer needed and a person in treatment can start changing unhelpful patterns when coping with life’s challenges.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Consultation