Licensed in Israel
Michele Rootenberg-Hirsch
Verified
Social Worker
BSW
250-350 NIS
N/A
Sliding Scale
Licensed in Israel
I see counselling as a sacred journey embarked upon by two or more people who are literally putting their hearts into my hands. I treat each client as an individual, and together we tailor-make a treatment modality that best suits his/her personality, style of working and needs. I have almost thirty years of experience in working with individuas, couples and have also held many family sessions in order to mediate and negotiate conflictual situations.
Having made aliyah myself five years ago, I know and understand the difficulites many people experience.A great deal of people are often embarrased to admit to family and friends that they are not coping as they feel ashamed. I am here for you without judjement.
I have also facilitated many training groups teaching people basic counselling skills encompassing self-awareness, empathy, communication skills, conflict resolution etc, and so am well acquainted with difficulties people experience in being authentic and in knowing and expressing their true selves.
In my therapy room I endeavour to practice a non judgemental attitiude so that my clients can feel free to express themselves and to come to accept and embrace all of themselves. I work eclectically, based on the particular client in front of me. I employ modalities other than talk therapy if needed such as journalling, role playing, music, poetry, visualisation etc. I also explore lifestyle choices such as healthy eating choices, exercise, adequate intake of water, enough restorative sleep etc as all of these factors play a crucial role in mental as well as in physical health.
The duration of therapy can either be short term solution- focused, or long term, depending on the nature of the issues involved and of the needs of the client.
I welcome you to contact me if you feel synergy with what I have to offer.
BSW
University of the Witwatersrand
1982
25
Social Worker
#7846
Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy
Adjustments
Anger Management
Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling
Family Issues
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
N/A
Adults
Couples
Families
Women
English
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Holistic Psychotherapy
Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy