Telehealth Available
Sara Feinberg
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Expressive Arts Therapist, Art Therapist
Primary Degree(s):
LCAT, MA, ATR-BC
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
250-350 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale

Licensed Abroad

Office
  • Nachal Ein Gedi
  • Ramat Beit Shemesh
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Expressive Arts Therapist, Art Therapist

Primary Degree(s):

LCAT, MA, ATR-BC

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

250-350 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale

Licensed Abroad

Office
  • Nachal Ein Gedi
  • Ramat Beit Shemesh

ABOUT

As an art therapist, I use art as a forum for self-expression when verbal communication is difficult. I guide my clients to access feelings that may be challenging to address directly. In my private practice, I use a combination of art, play, and sandtray therapy along with mindfulness practices, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. This process is an empowering experience that provides a healthy outlet for otherwise overwhelming emotions.
In my seventeen years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and families, I have witnessed the powerful healing qualities of non-verbal communication. During my years working in a New York metropolitan hospital, I supported children through various medical procedures, provided support to family members experiencing acute trauma, and developed art therapy interventions to help children better cope with these traumatic experiences.
As no two situations are the same, I am committed to creating a customized treatment approach for each individual client. My specialties include helping children and families cope with bereavement, anxiety, selective mutism, encopresis, and aliyah adjustment. I also see clients with behavior issues, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
I am a licensed and board-certified art therapist with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from New York University, and currently maintain a private practice in Ramat Beit Shemesh. I also provide telehealth options for both therapy and clinical supervision, including those working toward their ATR or board certification. Feel free to contact me to discuss how I may be able to assist you.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA, LCAT

New York University

1997

ATR-BC

New York University

1997


Degree
MA, LCAT

Education
New York University

Year of Graduation
1997

Degree
ATR-BC

Education
New York University

Year of Graduation
1997
Years in Practice

22

LICENSED ABROAD
License Number / State
000754-1 NY (inactive)
License Number
000754-1 NY (inactive)
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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

2006: Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), State of NY, #000754-1
2006: Board Certified Art Therapist (BC), American Art Therapy Credentials Board, #03-057
2003: Registered Art Therapist (ATR), American Art Therapy Credentials Board

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

BLOG POSTS

Encopresis: A Four-Pronged Treatment Approach

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At Home Therapeutic Art Activities for Children During Global Pandemic

During challenging times, it is important to encourage children to express how they are feeling. Children often have difficulty articulating their emotions verbally- communicating through art or play is a great alternative. This can serve as a cathartic release, e...


How to Emotionally Support Children During Challenging Times – Speaking to your children about recent rocket attacks in Israel

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The Power of Art Therapy for Emotional Healing

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PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Behavioral Concerns In Children

Cancer / Terminal Illness

Grief

Parenting Issues / Training

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Phobias

Self-Esteem

Stress Management

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Encopresis

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Children
Adolescents

Languages

English

TREATMENT APPROACH

Art TherapyArt therapy has clients express themselves through creative mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, or sculpting. Clients can interpret their subconscious world that is expressed in their art which could lead to a better understanding of their feelings and behavior. Artistic talent is not a prerequisite for art therapy as it’s not as much about the end result as much as it is about the process. The therapist looks for meaning in the creative choices of the work and the clients’ inner world. This therapeutic method enables clients to express their inner thoughts and feelings through creative expression rather than just talking about them.

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.

Expressive Arts TherapyExpressive Arts Therapy is particularly beneficial for clients who struggle with describing what they are feeling verbally. Through imagination and creation of different art forms, clients are able to interpret and communicate their inner world and catalyze healing. Expressive arts therapy can involve the use of multiple modalities, such as visual arts, music, movement, drama, storytelling, poetry, and play. It is used to help individuals of all ages, including children and adults, to explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, and solve problems.

Play TherapyPlay therapy is an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate form of intervention used to facilitate emotional, cognitive, and social growth in children. Play therapy is based on the premise that play is the child's natural medium of self-expression and can be used to assess and help a child work through difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The goal of play therapy is to help children develop the skills and abilities to navigate life stressors, and build self-esteem. During treatment, the therapist creates a comfortable, safe environment (a playroom) for the child to play with as few limits as possible. The toys in the playroom are intended to encourage the child to express his or her feelings and develop healthier behaviors. The child’s “play” with these toys serve as the child’s symbolic words, which may be difficult to express otherwise.

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.

Sand-Tray Therapy

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Clinical Supervision

BLOG POSTS

Encopresis: A Four-Pronged Treatment Approach

Encopresis, more commonly called “soiling” or fecal incontinence, refers to the involuntary passage of feces. Typically, this condition results from chronic constipation, but it can also be triggered by emotional issues. Encopresis, which has a 9% occurrence rate...

At Home Therapeutic Art Activities for Children During Global Pandemic

During challenging times, it is important to encourage children to express how they are feeling. Children often have difficulty articulating their emotions verbally- communicating through art or play is a great alternative. This can serve as a cathartic release, e...

How to Emotionally Support Children During Challenging Times – Speaking to your children about recent rocket attacks in Israel

Following the recent rocket attacks, many parents have asked me how best to respond to their children and help them manage their concerns and fears. Just as we have all heard the booms and seen the news reports, our children too are well aware of what is happening. A...

The Power of Art Therapy for Emotional Healing

People often ask me, “What is art therapy and how does it work?” Art therapy…