Dr. Shoshana Levin Fox Ed.D., Counselling Psychology
Psychologist, Play TherapistABOUT
I am a Licensed Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist, specializing in play therapy, a child-friendly form of emotional therapy. Trained in North America and then settled in Israel since 1992, I have worked with young children for over 30 years in English and in Hebrew. Expert in the field of play therapy, I provide a non-threatening and non-stigmatized setting in which children under the age of 10 can express their feelings verbally and non-verbally, and from this experience begin to change emotionally, behaviorally and socially.
It is always a delight to watch children who have been experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties begin to grow and change in the therapeutic playroom. In the emotional safety of the play therapy room, children find their strengths, and their confidence begins to grow. Many presenting symptoms fade naturally as the child’s strengths emerge. Because play is the natural language of the child, play therapy can be effective with a wide range of childhood difficulties: abuse and trauma, selective mutism, behavioral disorders, social difficulties and many more.
Parents are the most important people in any child’s life. And so an important part of my work with your child is to provide advice and consultation to help you troubleshoot problems in your child’s daily life, together to develop new strategies for problem-solving with your child, and to expand your “tool box” of communication strategies to help you to help your child through the challenges of everyday life. I welcome your questions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:University of British Columbia
Year of Graduation:
1992
Years in Practice:
35
License No. and State:
04592, Israel
Additional Credentials:
Registered Play Therapist, Association of Play Therapy (1992) and Play Therapy International (1996)
Registered Supervisor of Play Therapists, Association of Play Therapy (1992)
Registered Supervisor of Child Psychotherapists and Play Therapists, Play Therapy International (1996)
Master of Arts (Education), Simon Fraser University, 1981
FINANCES
Average cost per session250-350 NIS
Insurance
Private Insurance
Discounts Available
Special Rate for New Olim, I encourage parents to consult with the various Health Funds regarding possible rebates.
DISTANCE COUNSELING
NoneLast Updated: May 8, 2018
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety / Panic, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Behavioral Issues, Child Abuse, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Grief, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting Issues / Training, Phobias, Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD, Schizophrenia / Psychosis, children's emotional and behavioral difficultiesCLIENT FOCUS
AgeChildren (ages 0-16), Children (until age 9); I work with parents to provide advice and consultation.
Languages
Hebrew, English, basic Italian and French
TREATMENT APPROACH
Play Therapy
Expressive Arts Techniques