Telehealth Available
Elisabeth Wajnryt
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Clinical Psychologist

Eating Disorders Specialist

Primary Degree(s):
PsyD
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
500-700 NIS
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
Free Consultation
Licensed in Israel
Registered Psychologist in Israel
Mumche Specialty License in Israel
Licensed Abroad
Office 1
  • Bet Shemesh
  • Bet Shemesh
Office 2
  • Rabbi Yanai
  • Bet Shemesh
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Clinical Psychologist

Eating Disorders Specialist

Primary Degree(s):

PsyD

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

500-700 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

Free Consultation

Licensed in Israel
Registered Psychologist in Israel
Mumche Specialty License in Israel
Licensed Abroad
Office 1
  • Bet Shemesh
  • Bet Shemesh
Office 2
  • Rabbi Yanai
  • Bet Shemesh

ABOUT THE THERAPIST

A Lifelong Journey in Psychology and Helping Others

I have been a clinical psychologist for over 35 years, building my career in Brazil, where I was born, and continuing it in Israel after making Aliyah seven years ago. I work fluently in Portuguese, Hebrew, and English, helping clients across cultures and languages.

My journey into psychology wasn’t linear. I initially pursued a B.A. and M.A. in architecture, drawn to creativity and problem-solving. But I realized my true passion was for people—their struggles, stories, and growth. This led me to shift paths and dedicate myself to psychology.

I sought depth and rigour in my training, earning an M.A. in psychology and spending four years immersed in psychoanalysis, which offered me profound insights into the mind. This intensive training involved undergoing years of my own analysis and clinical supervision, shaping my understanding and empathy.

I’ve never stopped learning. Over the years, I’ve explored modern neuroscience, somatic therapies, and emotion regulation techniques, always looking for ways to reduce suffering and empower people to grow and thrive. I value both depth and practicality, combining self-awareness with tools that work in everyday life.

My Approach to Helping:

Psychology has evolved tremendously. Where it once focused only on thoughts and feelings, it now integrates the body—namely somatic work—and emphasizes the importance of regulating emotions. This integration has made therapy more effective, faster, and deeply transformative.

Specific Issues I'm Skilled at Helping With:

I call my approach “Making Peace”, as it reflects my belief in helping clients heal and grow in the most fundamental areas of life:

Making Peace with Yourself: I work individually with anxiety, depression, and perfectionism, combining deep understanding, psychoeducation, and practical tools to create meaningful change. I am especially passionate about self-esteem, helping clients understand its specific building blocks and achieve rapid, structured improvements.

Making Peace with Food and Body: Eating disorders and emotional eating hold a special place in my career—and in my heart. I’ve been there; I know the grip of compulsive eating and what it takes to break free. My structured program helps clients reconnect with their natural hunger, fullness, and satisfaction signals while transforming their relationship with body image. The work also involves practical, science-backed insights into metabolism and physical activity that often challenge common beliefs. This program is offered individually and in small, supportive groups.

Making Peace with Your Partner: As a certified Gottman Level 3 Couples Therapist, I use this research-based approach to help couples rebuild connection and navigate conflict. I also helped translate and promote this method in Brazil, working with dozens of couples to foster healthier relationships.

Making Peace with Your Children: Parenting guidance is another passion of mine. I translated and taught the “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen” program in Brazil, working with hundreds of parents and groups. As a mother, this work profoundly shaped my family, and I continue to share these transformative tools.

Additional Information About my Practice:

I offer a 15-minute free consultation, so we can discuss your goals, if we’re a good fit, and decide on the best path forward. If we decide to work together, we’ll create a personalized roadmap with clear objectives and frequent evaluations to track progress.

If you’re curious about my work or if any of these areas resonate with you, feel free to reach out. And if I’m not the right person for your needs, I’ll gladly help you find someone who is.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

PsyD

Pontificia Universidade Catolica

1983


Degree
PsyD

Education
Pontificia Universidade Catolica

Year of Graduation
1983
Years in Practice

39

LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim

27-153774

Mumche Category

Clinical Psychologist

Mumche License Number

27-41321

LICENSED ABROAD
License Number / State
CRP 17981-3 Brazil
License Number
CRP 17981-3 Brazil
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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Clinical Psychologist licensed in Israel and Brazil

Psychoanalist-1987

Eating disorders-1990

EMDR 1 and 2- 2002

Gottman Couples Therapy Certification - Level 3: 2019

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

Eating Disorders

Mood Disorders

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Depression

Parenting Issues / Training

Self-Esteem

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Men
Women

Languages

Hebrew
English
Portuguese

TREATMENT APPROACH

Body-Mind PsychotherapyBody-mind psychotherapy is an integrative approach to psychological treatment that draws from both psychotherapeutic and somatic/body-based approaches. It emphasizes the interconnection between physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual aspects of being. This approach seeks to help individuals explore how physical sensations, emotions, thoughts and beliefs influence their behavior and well-being. Through this exploration, individuals can gain insight into how the body and mind interact to create patterns of behavior, and how those patterns can be changed to promote healing and wellness.

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.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. It uses a structured approach to address the past events that may be causing current distress, and uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to activate different neural networks in the brain in order to reduce symptoms of trauma. EMDR has been found to be effective for a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Gottman MethodThe Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that is designed to help couples strengthen their relationships and resolve conflicts. This method is based upon decades of research on thousands of couples and utilizes an approach that is both structured and collaborative. The method is designed to help couples increase respect, affection, and closeness, break through and resolve conflict, generate greater understanding, and to keep conflict discussions calm. It emphasizes the importance of self-regulation, constructive communication, and creating a safe environment for couples to talk and work through their issues. During sessions, couples work on skills such as active listening and expressing needs and feelings effectively. Couples are also given tools to identify and work through conflicts by using problem-solving techniques and developing strategies to manage emotions and reduce stress.

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.

PsychoanalysisPsychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on unconscious processes and is used to treat mental health conditions. It is based on the belief that unconscious conflicts are the root of psychological issues. It seeks to understand an individual's psychological experience, including thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, in order to identify patterns, uncover underlying conflicts, and gain insight into how these conflicts may be impacting the individual's life. Psychoanalysis is based on the idea that unconscious processes and experiences can affect behavior, mood, and relationships. The goal of psychoanalysis is to help the individual gain insight into these unconscious processes. Psychoanalysis suggests that the client’s symptoms can be reduced by bringing these conflicts into conscious awareness.

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.

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), originally developed by Albert Ellis, laid the foundation for what is now known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is a philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy that focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems by identifying and challenging irrational beliefs. Based on the notion that we are typically unaware of our deeply embedded irrational thoughts and how they affect us on a day-to-day basis, Ellis established three guiding principles of REBT. These are known as the ABCs: activating events, beliefs, and consequences. Rewiring old patterns of thinking requires a lot of work and commitment, so active participation and openness in the therapy process is essential to success.

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.

A non-diet approach for Binge-Eating based on the physiological signals of hunger, selectivity and satiation

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Consultation
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy
Hadrachat Horim
Workshops/Educating

Therapist's Experience with Gap Year Students

In the last years, the incidence of Eating Disorders has escalated in general but especially among our gap year population. I've been working with many young people in this situation, taking their specific stressors and triggers into account and integrating the therapeutic work with the parents and school setting.