Batya Cohen
Verified Credentials
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- Rechov Tirosh , Gilo
- Jerusalem, 9385749
Batya Cohen
Verified
Credentials
Couples and Family Therapist, Psychotherapist
MSW, PhD
Finances
350-500 NIS
N/A
Student Discount
- Rechov Tirosh , Gilo
- Jerusalem, 9385749
ABOUT
I am confident that my years of experience based on training with the world's best clinicians will be helpful to you. I specialize in the problems of immigrants, parental guidance, life transitions, grief counseling, and the difficulties encountered by second and third generation Holocaust survivors.
After graduation in the clinical track from the Columbia University School of Social Work, I supplemented my skills by learning family therapy from non other than the "father" of family therapy, Dr. Salvador Minuchin. I learned directly from him at the Philadephia Child Guidance Clinic and continued with members of his staff in New York City.
My interest in families was coupled with that of immigration and resettlement when I spent several years working with refugees, mainly but not only from the former Soviet Union. When I received my Doctorate in Social Work from Adelphi University, my dissertation was on the mental health problems of immigrants. For this research, I was awared a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health in Washington, D. C. Upon my later arrival in Israel, I received the Nira Shenhar Award for Research from Hebrew University when I adapted my research questions for use with other immigrant populations.
I believe that because of my great experience in the field of immigration, I am uniquely qualified to help with the difficulties posed by Aliyah. Even when I began working for the New York City Board of Education as a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) social worker, I again worked with immigrants as I provided parent guidance, primarily for children in special education. After my own Aliyah, I continued to provide parent guidance during the almost 30 years that I worked as the chief social worker and clinical assistant to the world-renowned child psychologist and Nobel Prize nominee Professor Reuven Feuerstein. About half my caseload was international and consisted of families who arrived with their children for evaluation and treatment from the four corners of the globe. I became an expert in Professor Feuerstein's treatment modality called Mediated Learning which has been proven to be extremely helpful with children having cognitive or emotional difficulties.
I have recently received certification as a Grief Educator from David Kessler who worked with and co-authored books together with Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. I have received certification in Advanced Logotherapy, the method created by Victor Frankl, the author of man's Search for Meaning and find that this method combined with all the many methods I have been trained in, can be extremely helpful in finding meaning during life transitions and after loss.
I have published and lectured widely on immigration, Mediated Learning, and Holocaust survivors and their families. I have been cited by the State Department's Office of Refugee Resettlenent and appear in several biographical listings including Who's Who of American Women and Who's Who among Human Services Professionals.
I speak English, Spanish, Yiddish and would like to be of help to you.
QUALIFICATIONS
MSW
Columbia University School of Social Work
1976
PhD
Adelphi University School of Social Work
1984
Degree
MSWEducation
Columbia University School of Social WorkYear of Graduation
1976Degree
PhDEducation
Adelphi University School of Social WorkYear of Graduation
1984Years in Practice
47
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Advanced Logotherapy Training 2022
Grief Educator Certification 2022
DISTANCE COUNSELING
Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy
PRIMARY SPECIALTIES
Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling
Grief
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues / Training
Immigration Counseling
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavioral Concerns In Children
Developmental Disorders
Executive / Career / Life Coaching
Family Issues
Learning Disabilities
Personality Disorders
CLIENT FOCUS
Population
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Men
Women
Languages
Hebrew
English
Yiddish
Spanish
TREATMENT APPROACH
Holistic PsychotherapyHolistic psychotherapy emphasizes the individual's interconnectedness between the individual's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects and views them as inseparable components of a single holistic system. Holistic psychotherapy focuses on understanding how these components interact and affect a person’s wellbeing. The goal of holistic psychotherapy is to create a sense of wholeness and harmony within the individual, and to foster self-awareness and self-care. Holistic practitioners use a variety of approaches, including traditional talk therapy, mindfulness practices, and body-based therapies like movement therapy. They also may incorporate nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors into treatment plans.
LogotherapyLogotherapy is based on the belief that our primary motivation for living is to find meaning and purpose in life. Logotherapy was developed by Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor. It focuses on discovering a person's unique meaning and purpose, and helping them to live a meaningful/purposeful life. This type of therapy is goal-oriented and often involves exploring a person's life experiences, values, and beliefs. Logotherapy may also involve creative activities such as writing, music, art, and other creative outlets.
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.
Systems Theory / TherapySystems therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding how people's behavior is affected by their relationships with others. This form of therapy is based on the idea that the individual is embedded within a larger system, such as a family unit or work environment, and that changes to that system can cause changes in an individual's behavior. Systems therapy emphasizes the importance of understanding how these systems interact and how they can be changed to improve the individual's mental health. The therapist works to identify patterns of behavior in the system, identify areas of conflict or stress, and help the individuals develop strategies to make changes within the system that will lead to healthier outcomes.
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Hadrachat Horim
Home-based Therapy
Therapist's Experience with Gap Year Students
I have worked with as well as hosted many gap year students. As an expert on life transitions, I am happy to help young people adjust to their new environments and work on interpersonal issues, whether new or carried over from one's home country.
