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Psychologist, MA, MSC
Telehealth Available
Mary Kirschbaum
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Psychologist
Primary Degree(s):
MA, MSC
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
250-350 NIS
Insurance:
Private Insurance
Discounts Available:
Free Consultation | Student Discount
Registered Psychologist in Israel
Office
  • Ha Guibor haalmoni 56/7
  • Tel Aviv, 6722201
Telehealth Available
Office
  • Ha Guibor haalmoni 56/7
  • Tel Aviv, 6722201

Mary Kirschbaum Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Psychologist

Primary Degree(s):

MA, MSC

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

250-350 NIS

Insurance:

Private Insurance

Discounts Available:

Free Consultation | Student Discount

Registered Psychologist in Israel

ABOUT THE THERAPIST

My work as a Psychoterapist involves accompaning peple through their emotional, mental and spiritual journeys. Based on a deep and careful listening. Sessions involves exploring memories, thoughts and feelings allowing them to be experienced and realising emotions, traumas, and the difficultes of life, including stagnation and lack of perspective. This leads to the restoration of phisical and mental balance and the return of joy, fulfillment and the search for greater meaning in your life.

My Approach to Helping:

I promote a therapeutic space, drawing on my extensive experience, providing patients with the opportunity to slowly express themselves, sharing their thoughts, traumas, childhood memories, or anything else that comes to mind, without feeling judged, but rather listened to, welcomed, and understood. In this way, I work through their conflicts and, through recollection and experience, facilitate the processing of trauma.

Specific Issues I'm Skilled at Helping With:

Through the experience of therapy, in a welcoming environment, and the possibility for the patient to express themselves without fear and feel completely at ease in this listening space, they will relive their traumatic experiences, their internal and external conflicts, and will gradually be able to create a new narrative for their story. They will feel much more at peace, with personal security, high self-esteem, and fewer intrusive and paralyzing thoughts. I also use meditation and relaxation techniques in my sessions.

My Role as a Therapist:

My role as a therapist is to help the patient overcome suffering, stagnation, and lack of perspective. To help them find themselves, discover joy in life, pursue their purpose in life, and develop healthier interpersonal and international relationships. I also want them to be proud of themselves, freely choose what they want for their lives, and achieve personal and professional fulfillment.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

Paulista University

1991

MSC

Sedes Sapientae

1997


Degree
MA

Education
Paulista University

Year of Graduation
1991

Degree
MSC

Education
Sedes Sapientae

Year of Graduation
1997
Years in Practice

33

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim

27-151553

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DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Depression

Eating Disorders

Mood Disorders

Postpartum Depression

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Adjustments

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Dissociative Disorders

Divorce / Custody

Grief

Infertility

Parenting Issues / Training

Self-Esteem

Stress Management

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
LGBTQ
Men
Women

Languages Spoken

Portuguese
Hebrew
English
Spanish

Native Language

Portuguese

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.

Emotional Freedom TechniqueEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an alternative therapy for emotional and physical distress. It is based on the idea that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, in which a combination of physical tapping and verbal affirmations are used to help the body release the emotional and physical distress.

Existential PsychotherapyExistential psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes an individual’s subjective experience of existence. It is a philosophical approach to psychotherapy that views the individual as ultimately responsible for creating a meaningful life. This form of psychotherapy helps individuals explore their subjective experiences, understand their personal values and beliefs, find ways to live more authentically, and make meaningful choices. The ultimate goal is to help the individual reach a greater sense of self-awareness and personal fulfillment.

Family Systems TherapyFamily Systems Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of understanding how the family functions as a whole, and how individual family members interact and affect one another. It focuses on how family dynamics, such as communication patterns, roles, and power dynamics, shape behavior, and how changing these dynamics can lead to positive change. Family Systems Therapy is a collaborative approach, where the therapist works with the family as a whole to identify and address areas of conflict and distress.

Jungian PsychotherapyJungian Psychotherapy is based on the theories of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. It focuses on helping individuals to understand and explore their inner self, and to discover the psychological dynamics that underlie their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. This type of psychotherapy encourages individuals to become more aware of their own inner experience and how it affects their life and relationships. Jungian Psychotherapy also focuses on understanding the symbolic meanings of dreams, and how the unconscious mind influences behavior. Through exploring dreams, symbols, and other unconscious material, practitioners serve as guides to help clients identify patterns and themes that may be impacting their current behaviors and thoughts. It is an effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma.

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.

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.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Consultation
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
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