Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available
Caroline Hacohen
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
School Psychologist
Primary Degree(s):
MA, PsyD
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
Private Insurance
Discounts Available:
N/A

Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office
  • 37 Mishol Hahadas, Ramot Bet
  • Jerusalem
Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available

Caroline Hacohen Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

School Psychologist

Primary Degree(s):

MA, PsyD

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

Private Insurance

Discounts Available:

N/A

Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office
  • 37 Mishol Hahadas, Ramot Bet
  • Jerusalem

ABOUT

I am an experienced educational and school psychologist, specializing in transition issues, including children's psycho-social adjustment, second language learning and language disabilities. This is the subject of my doctoral research, and I also have personal experience with childrens transitions to new countries, having moved my family back to the UK and the US temporarily for my husband's work. I have a warm and welcoming clinic in my home in Jerusalem, and in Netanya. My work includes  psycho-educational assessments of learning difficulties for children from age 4 to 18;  psychotherapeutic counseling with children and teens and play-therapy for younger children;  parental counseling,  liaising with schools to track how staff implement recommendations; and consultancy work with school staff and parents together.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

Hebrew University

1993

PsyD

University of Essex, UK

2009


Degree
MA

Education
Hebrew University

Year of Graduation
1993

Degree
PsyD

Education
University of Essex, UK

Year of Graduation
2009
Years in Practice

21

LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Mumche Category

Educational Psychologist

Mumche License Number

4368

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

HEPI (Histadrut hapsychologim, Israel)

DISTANCE COUNSELING

None, Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Adjustments

Learning Disabilities

Parenting Issues / Training

Psychological Assessment

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Academic

Autism Spectrum

Psychoeducational Testing

Self-Esteem

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Children
Adolescents
Adults

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

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.

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.

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.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Consultation
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