Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available
Alyson Aviv
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist
Primary Degree(s):
PhD, ABPdN
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
Private Insurance
Discounts Available:
Lone Soldier Discount

Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office
  • Rambam 49
  • Raanana
Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available

Alyson Aviv Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist

Primary Degree(s):

PhD, ABPdN

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

Private Insurance

Discounts Available:

Lone Soldier Discount

Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office
  • Rambam 49
  • Raanana

ABOUT

I am a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist and the only American board certified pediatric neuropsychologist in Israel and the Middle East. After relocating back to Israel from Saint Louis, MO in 2014, I see local and international patients and their families at my diagnostic and treatment clinic in Raanana. I have extensive experience and expertise in accurate diagnosis of ADHD, learning difficulties, dyslexia, autism spectrum, developmental issues, emotional disorders, behavioral disorders, adjustment difficulties, marital, parenting, and family issues. I strongly believe that in order to provide a personalized treatment plan, accurate assessment is a crucial first step. Using a thorough holistic assessment approach, and the latest up-to-date international assessment measures, I can explain the sources of difficulties, and then provide resources for overcoming them. I am currently the only Israeli provider of COGMED, an evidence based cognitive therapy program for individuals with poor working memory, a common weakness in children and adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have published papers and given a variety of workshops, lectures, and presentations internationally and locally, and consult regularly with educational institutions and organizations. I was recently recognized by my colleagues and have been elected to serve on the board of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology - the first non-US resident elected to this esteemed board. I am also on the board of GHI.   In addition to individual assessment and therapy services, I run various short term psychotherapy groups. I can provide documentation for American Citizens for insurance reimbursement and have much experience providing documentation for international testing accommodations for standardized exams (such as SAT, ACT, and GRE etc.).  I look forward to working with you, clarifying the source of difficulties, identifying strengths, and helping to determine a path forward for future happiness and success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

PhD

University of Connecticut

1996

ABPdN

Board Certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology

1996


Degree
PhD

Education
University of Connecticut

Year of Graduation
1996

Degree
ABPdN

Education
Board Certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology

Year of Graduation
1996
Years in Practice

23

LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Mumche Category

Clinical Psychologist

Mumche License Number

27-3595

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Board Certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN)

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Learning Disabilities

Psychoeducational Testing

Psychological Assessment

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Academic

Anxiety / Panic

Autism Spectrum

Behavioral Concerns In Children

Depression

Developmental Disorders

Family Issues

Parenting Issues / Training

Stress Management

Vocational Counseling

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Children
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Men
Women

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

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.

Family Systems TherapyFamily Systems Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of understanding how the family functions as a whole, and how individual family members interact and affect one another. It focuses on how family dynamics, such as communication patterns, roles, and power dynamics, shape behavior, and how changing these dynamics can lead to positive change. Family Systems Therapy is a collaborative approach, where the therapist works with the family as a whole to identify and address areas of conflict and distress.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)IPT focuses on the relationships and interactions an individual has with others. It is based on the premise that the way that we interact with others can have a significant impact on our emotional well-being. During IPT sessions, the practitioner will work with the client to identify patterns of behavior and communication that may be contributing to their emotional distress. They will then help the client learn new ways of interacting with others, as well as teach them coping skills to manage difficult emotions. It is a time-limited therapy, typically lasting between 12-16 weeks, with the goal of helping the client develop long-term coping skills.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Solution-focused therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on what is going right in a person’s life, as opposed to what is going wrong. It is based on the premise that when a person can identify what is working, they can build on it and make positive changes to the areas of their life that need improvement. A therapist using this approach will often ask questions designed to bring out a person’s strengths and resources, rather than focusing on problems or past issues. The aim of this type of therapy is to help people find solutions to their current problems, in order to build a better future. A solution-focused therapist encourages those in treatment to develop a vision of the future and offers support and guidance as they determine the skills, resources, and abilities needed to achieve that vision successfully.

Solution Focused, Eclectic

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Coaching
Consultation
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Hadrachat Horim
Workshops/Educating