Telehealth Available
Aharon Herskovitz
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Child/Adolescent Psychologist, Psychologist
Primary Degree(s):
MA
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
None

Registered Psychologist in Israel

Office
  • Achuza 142, Beit Ron
  • Raanana
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Child/Adolescent Psychologist, Psychologist

Primary Degree(s):

MA

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

None

Registered Psychologist in Israel

Office
  • Achuza 142, Beit Ron
  • Raanana

ABOUT

Reaching out to a therapist is a big first step. You want to feel confident that the first step you take will be the right one for you. I use a collaborative approach that is flexible to each client’s unique personality, goals and hurdles that may stand in their way. I meet with children, teens and adults to help them work through life’s everyday challenges; to understand them, overcome them and grow from them.

I have experience working as a psychologist in clinics, hospitals and Israeli primary and high schools, and bring those experiences and tools to each session. I've worked with people dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD and ADHD, as well as working on adjustment or relationship challenges.  I've also helped people put their lives together and gain stability after dealing with acute or ongoing crises.

Additionally, I work with parents on various issues they are facing with their child, including dealing with anxiety and encopresis. 

I aim to tailor the specific therapeutic approach to each client's unique situation, using the various tools learned along the way (including psychodynamic/intersubjective approaches, as well as classic CBT and ACT). 

You can read more about the types of issues that I help with on my website: https://www.aharonherskovitz.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

2014


Degree
MA

Education
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Year of Graduation
2014
Years in Practice

8

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim

27-128309

Learn more about GHI's verification of therapists here.

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Depression

Life Transitions

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Parenting Issues / Training

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Adjustments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

Family Issues

Mood Disorders

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Spiritual Concerns

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
Men
Women

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.

Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) is a psychotherapy approach that focuses on helping individuals to understand and regulate their own and others' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. MBT emphasizes the importance of understanding and reflecting on our own mental processes, while also recognizing and accepting the mental processes of others. The aim of MBT is to help individuals develop the skills necessary to accurately and effectively mentalize, or recognize and respond to their own and others' mental states. Through this process, clients can learn to better regulate their emotions, better manage interpersonal relationships, and gain a greater sense of self-awareness.

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.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy