Randy Tischler, MSW, MFT

Like most therapists, I've studied extensively and have years of experience; but I've also grappled with many of the issues that we all struggle with, including personal and relationship, vocational, spiritual, parenting, etc. -- In other words, I can relate to where you’re at and provide the guidance you need.

Some of my individual clients are dealing with one or more of these kinds of issues:

• Experiencing anxiety or feeling overwhelmed
• Feeling low motivation, sadness or regret
• Issues from a painful past keep getting in the way
• Relationships with others are conflictual or troubled
• Issues relating to career or the workplace
• Issues around dating and coupling
• Needing to talk with someone objective
• Coping with illness or death in the family

Others are seeking to be better aligned with themselves and their potential.
No problem is too big or too small. If it's troubling you, it's worth dealing with it.

I believe that each and every person is inherently competent and has the resources necessary for positive change. We will discover what helps and what hinders you, and build on your inner strengths. Certified by the Israel Psychotherapy Association with many years of practice, I have studied and utilize various brief therapies, EMDR, mindfulness, narrative therapy, palliative therapy, mediation, coaching skills and more.

For couples, therapy is an excellent way to invest in your quality of life together.  Each of us lives an internal reality comprised of hopes and expectations, fears and sensitivities, which complicate our common quest for a nurturing relationship. Differences in personal needs and development are inevitable.  As an experienced couple and family therapist certified by the Israeli Association for Marital and Family Therapy, I assist in identifying and dealing with not only the presenting issues (around communication, roles, child care, sexuality, etc.), but also the personal and interpersonal roots of the difficulties. In a caring and focused way, you will receive tools which deepen your mutual listening, empathy and intimacy.

As stated above, I've grappled with many of the issues that we all struggle with, including personal and relationship, vocational, spiritual, parenting, etc., and can relate to where you’re at and provide the guidance you need:

I was raised modern Orthodox and have gone through various stations on my spiritual journey, so can appreciate a wide range of approaches to Jewish expression, practice and identity.  I have also deeply explored Buddhist thought. I've raised kids, made a variety of career choices (including 15 years in high tech), and made aliya as a teen, and then again as an adult parent. I've spent my life studying, and fascinated by, the complexity of human life, including the challenges we face and the choices we have to make. I've helped many hundreds of clients deal with theirs.

Location is no barrier - I will gladly conduct sessions by Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp.