Jennifer Nitz, MA

I believe therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space where you can come as you are, without judgment or pressure. My approach combines traditional talk therapy with creative arts therapy, allowing us to explore thoughts and emotions both through conversation and, when helpful, through art-making and creative expression. You do not need to consider yourself artistic or have any previous art experience. I tailor the therapeutic process to each individual, recognizing that everyone communicates, processes emotions, and moves toward change differently.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, anger, substance misuse, self-esteem and identity concerns, social and behavioral challenges, family difficulties, and significant life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals adjusting to life in Israel and navigating the emotional challenges that can come with relocation, cultural adjustment, and finding a sense of belonging. My background includes working with neurodiverse individuals and people facing complex life circumstances, grief, illness, trauma, and other emotionally challenging experiences.

I see my role as walking alongside you rather than telling you what you should think, feel, or do. I aim to create a relationship in which you feel heard, respected, and comfortable enough to explore what may be difficult to put into words. Together, we can begin to recognize patterns, understand emotions, discover strengths, and develop healthier ways of coping with life's challenges. With younger clients in particular, creative expression can provide another language for communicating experiences that may be difficult to explain verbally.

I'm originally from Irvine California (USA), I moved to Israel in 2009 and have also lived and worked professionally in London. I hold a BA in Psychology, completed foundation studies in art at Machon Avni in Tel Aviv, and earned my MA in Creative Arts Therapies from the University of Haifa. Over the course of my career, I have worked in schools, therapeutic settings, and nonprofit organizations with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. My experience in both Israel and the UK has given me a particular understanding of what it can feel like to build a life between cultures. I currently provide therapy in English and offer both in-person and online sessions.