Leora Bednarsh
Credentials
Licensed in Israel
Finances
- Meginei HaGush 58
- Alon Shevut
Verified
Credentials
Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist
MSW
Finances
350-500 NIS
N/A
N/A
ABOUT THE THERAPIST
From rigid cycles to meaningful connection: Experiential therapy for individuals and couples.
My approach centers on the innate human capacity for healing, activated within a supportive, secure therapeutic relationship. I help individuals and couples cultivate psychological flexibility and restore emotional stability. By processing deep emotional truths in the room, clients unlock their internal and external resources to break negative cycles and face life's challenges with resilience.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal from Trauma, PTSD, and deep-seated relational wounds. My practice focuses heavily on processing attachment trauma, de-escalating couples distress, and helping clients break free from the cycles of anxiety and depression. Additionally, I have specific expertise in supporting reservists and their families through Miluim service adjustments and operational stress, as well as guiding clients through complex grief and major life transitions.
I believe in the innate human power to heal, a potential that naturally unfolds within the safety of a supportive, transformative therapeutic relationship. In our work together, I combine this core belief with experiential, evidence-based modalities to help you achieve lasting change. By integrating the mindfulness and values-driven action of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the attachment-focused depth of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), we do not just talk about your struggles—we process them dynamically in real time. Whether working with individuals or couples, my goal is to help you break through rigid patterns, heal relational wounds, and process deep emotional truths, allowing you to live a more flexible, securely connected, and meaningful life.
I see clients in person in my clinic in Alon Shevut, as well as virtually on zoom.
QUALIFICATIONS
MSW
Wurzweiler
2023
Degree
MSWEducation
WurzweilerYear of Graduation
2023Years in Practice
3
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel
47979
DISTANCE COUNSELING
Online Therapy
PRIMARY SPECIALTIES
Anxiety / Panic
Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling
Grief
Life Transitions
Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES
Anger Management
Depression
Family Issues
Infertility
Mood Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Parenting Issues / Training
Postpartum Depression
Self-Esteem
CLIENT FOCUS
Population
Adults
Couples
Men
Women
Languages Spoken
English
Hebrew
Native Language
English
TREATMENT APPROACH
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment and to use them as tools to help them to make changes in their lives that are consistent with their values. It is based on the idea that by changing the way we think about our inner experiences, we can reduce emotional distress and increase our sense of well-being.
Emotion-Focused TherapyEmotion-focused therapy (EFT) is a type of psychotherapy that is based on the idea that emotions play a key role in a person’s mental health. EFT focuses on helping people to identify, accept, and manage their emotions in a healthy and productive way. The goal of EFT is to help people identify and express their emotions, understand how those emotions impact their behavior, and learn how to manage their emotions in a way that is adaptive and healthy. EFT is a research-based approach to psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in helping people manage a variety of mental health conditions. It has been used successfully in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families, as well as with groups. EFT is particularly beneficial for people who struggle with emotional regulation, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Relational PsychotherapyRelational psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s relationships with others and the dynamics between them. It emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist, and it explores the meaning and purpose of relationships in the client’s life. Relational psychotherapy seeks to understand how the client’s past relationships shape their current experiences and how the client interacts with others. The goal is to help the person develop healthier relationships and better communication skills so they can become more emotionally connected to others.
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.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
