Moshe Menzelefsky
Verified
Credentials
Finances
Licensed in Israel
Licensed Abroad
- Nachal Achziv 8/2
- Bet Shemesh
Moshe Menzelefsky
Verified
Credentials
Clinical Social Worker, Child and Adolescent Therapist
LCSW
Finances
350-500 NIS
N/A
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation
ABOUT THE THERAPIST
I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, behavioral challenges, or difficult life transitions. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to help make things feel clearer, more manageable, and less overwhelming. I strive to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and genuine—where clients feel understood rather than judged. Whether I’m working with an individual or a family, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. In addition to in person, I offer online therapy sessions and work with clients throughout Israel.
My approach is collaborative, relationship-focused, and practical. I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), adapting the work to each person’s needs, strengths, and goals. Therapy with me is active and engaging, combining insight with concrete tools that clients can use in their daily lives. With children and teens, I place strong emphasis on building trust and helping them develop emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence. When appropriate, I also collaborate closely with parents to support progress outside of sessions. I believe therapy works best when it feels human, flexible, and grounded in real-life challenges—not rigid or one-size-fits-all. Together, we work at a pace that feels right and focus on creating lasting, meaningful change.
I specialize in working with kids and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
As a therapist, my role is to provide a supportive and accepting space where kids and teens can work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and behavioral struggles and bullying. I focus on building strong relationships and use a blend of motivational and behavioral approaches to help clients develop emotional resilience, self-confidence, and practical coping skills. I also collaborate with parents when appropriate to foster better communication and cooperation at home, ensuring positive, lasting change.
QUALIFICATIONS
LCSW
NYU
2018
Degree
LCSWEducation
NYUYear of Graduation
2018Years in Practice
7
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel
48665
LICENSED IN THE USA
DISTANCE COUNSELING
Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy
PRIMARY SPECIALTIES
Anger Management
Anxiety / Panic
Behavioral Concerns In Children
Depression
Parenting Issues / Training
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
CLIENT FOCUS
Population
Children
Adolescents
Languages Spoken
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.
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.
Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)Person-centered therapy, or Rogerian therapy, was developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940’s. It is a form of talk therapy that emphasizes the importance of providing psychological safety, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding to clients. This type of therapy is based on the belief that individuals have an innate capacity for self-actualization and self-understanding and that the therapist's role is to provide a supportive environment in which this process can take place. Through the use of active listening, open-ended questions, and non-judgmental reflection, the therapist helps the client to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and accepting environment. By doing so, clients are able to gain insight into their issues, develop a greater understanding of themselves, and work towards personal growth.
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Therapy
