Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available
Deborah Shlider
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Clinical Social Worker
Primary Degree(s):
MSW, BSW
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation

Licensed in Israel

Office 1
  • Ramat Aviv
  • Tel Aviv Jaffa
Office 2
  • Baka
  • Jerusalem (zoom)
Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available

Deborah Shlider Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Clinical Social Worker

Primary Degree(s):

MSW, BSW

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale | Free Consultation

Licensed in Israel

Office 1
  • Ramat Aviv
  • Tel Aviv Jaffa
Office 2
  • Baka
  • Jerusalem (zoom)

ABOUT

I  believe in  creating a warm safe space in my client-centered private practice. As an experienced therapist who has lived in Israel for many years and worked in many different settings my clients include  Anglos and Israelies, young professionals,  the LGBTQ community, students in GAP year and Olim from different religious beliefs, backgrounds and nationalities. I speak Hebrew  and English fluently (and thus work with Israelies and Anglos).  I work with with adults, inviduals and couples. The issues I specialize in are anxiety, depression, relationships, conflictual family issues (past and present) and life stressors .  My hope is  to create a warm and safe space for my clients where they will not feel judged and where they will be able to talk about issues, work on them and to feel empowered. My practice is based on dynamic psychotherapy, narrative therapy and systems therapies but I am also holistic in my approach ,and believe that 'wellness' includes a wide range of things including empowerment , self care and self validation Having made  Aliya years ago I am aware of the complexity of adjusting to a new country and this often comes up in therapy. I am working in zoom or in person. I hope to see you soon and begin our journey; I love my job and continue to grow and evolve in it.

Shalom and warm regards, Debbie Shlider  MSW Tel Aviv . 

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MSW

University of Haifa School of Social Work

2011

BSW

University of Haifa School of Social Work

2006


Degree
MSW

Education
University of Haifa School of Social Work

Year of Graduation
2011

Degree
BSW

Education
University of Haifa School of Social Work

Year of Graduation
2006
Years in Practice

5

LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel

20324

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certified - Elder Abuse Prevention (2011)

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Depression

Family Issues

Self-Esteem

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Adjustments

Holistic

LGBTQ

Life Transitions

Stress Management

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
LGBTQ
Men
Women
Olim

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

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.

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.

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.

Narrative TherapyNarrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the stories, or narratives, of a person's life in order to help them gain insights into their situation and develop skills to make positive changes. It is based on the idea that people construct their own stories and meanings to make sense of their lives and experiences. It emphasizes the strengths, values, and skills of the person, while also exploring the influences of culture and context on their life. Narrative therapy seeks to empower individuals by helping them to identify and use their inner resources to overcome challenges and create positive change.

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