Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available
Leora Schefres
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Clinical Psychologist
Primary Degree(s):
PhD
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
250-350 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
Student Discount

Licensed Abroad

Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office
  • Haifa, Krayot
Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Clinical Psychologist

Primary Degree(s):

PhD

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

250-350 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

Student Discount

Licensed Abroad

Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office
  • Haifa, Krayot

ABOUT

Leora Schefres, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical psychologist, both in the U.S. and Israel. She is fluent in both Hebrew and English and has been in practice for over a decade. Her approach is collaborative, flexible, well thought out, and empowering. She has an abundance of experience treating and assessing a variety of populations with varied symptoms. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and general hospital settings, conducted research as well as lectured on a variety of psychological topics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

PhD

Alliant International University

2005


Degree
PhD

Education
Alliant International University

Year of Graduation
2005
Years in Practice

17

LICENSED ABROAD
License Category
License Number / State
Psychologist
psy21789 California

License Category
Psychologist
License Number
psy21789 California
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim

27-113063

Mumche Category

Clinical Psychologist

Mumche License Number

27-32608

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Licensed in Hypnosis , Israel 36460, 2018

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Behavioral Concerns In Children

Depression

Grief

Self-Esteem

Stress Management

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cancer / Terminal Illness

Life Transitions

Phobias

Sleep / Insomnia

Spiritual Concerns

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Children
Adolescents
Adults
Men
Women
Geriatric
I see children ages 6+

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

BehaviorismBehaviorism is an approach to psychology that emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping behavior. It is based on the assumption that behavior is determined by environmental influences, such as reinforcements and punishments, rather than by internal influences, such as thoughts and feelings.

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.

HypnotherapyHypnotherapy induces an altered state of awareness, also known as a trance, which is a state of relaxation and heightened suggestibility. During hypnotherapy sessions, the therapist will talk to the client in a calming and soothing manner, using language and metaphors that are tailored to the individual. The purpose of this is to create a focused concentration on the part of the client, which can be used to access the subconscious mind and suggest alternatives to the behaviors and beliefs that are causing distress. The therapist may also use visual imagery to create a more vivid mental experience. With the help of the hypnotherapist, the client can explore the subconscious mind and gain insight into the underlying causes of the problem, and then use this knowledge to create positive changes in the present.

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.

Integrative

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Consultation
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