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Sara Genstil
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Psychologist, Social Worker
Primary Degree(s):
LMFT, PhD
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
None
Private Insurance
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale

Licensed Abroad

Licensed in Israel Registered Psychologist in Israel

Office
  • 12 Kharuvit St
  • Mevaseret Zion, 90719
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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Psychologist, Social Worker

Primary Degree(s):

LMFT, PhD

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

None
Private Insurance

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale

Licensed Abroad

Licensed in Israel Registered Psychologist in Israel

Office
  • 12 Kharuvit St
  • Mevaseret Zion, 90719

ABOUT

Understanding the roots of your being will enable you to discover yourself in a new way!  As a therapist with over 35 years of experience in the field, I would say that a person who makes the first contact and asks to be in therapy is actually ready for a change, ready to improve his or her well-being and better his or her life. I utilize professional tools to facilitate a change of old sets of perceptions about the self and others with new ones.  Every person has a subjective world of experiences and therefore needs specific tools to promote the change.  Treatment is a challenging journey of changes in perceptions of the internal world and the outer world, the journey in which there is a process toward a healthier and better life.

I treat bereaved families through the Ministry of Defense and terror victims through National Insurance (Bituach Leumi).

Throughout the years in the United States and Israel, I worked with people of all backgrounds and cultures including: secular, religious and ultra-orthodox. I have worked extensively with olim hadashim from all Anglo countries helping them make adjustments to life in Israel, overcoming culture shock and helping them psychologically.
 
About My Treatment Model: I have been practicing psychology using the Intersubjective Systems Theory. Supervised For 20 Years By Dr. Robert Stolorow, the leading authority in the world in the field of self-psychology and founder of Intersubjective Systems Theory.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

PhD, LMFT

California Graduate Institute (CGI)

1983


Degree
PhD, LMFT

Education
California Graduate Institute (CGI)

Year of Graduation
1983
Years in Practice

40

LICENSED ABROAD
License Category
License Number / State
Marriage and Family Therapist
18327/California MFCC

License Category
Marriage and Family Therapist
License Number
18327/California MFCC
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim

03950

Registered Social Worker in Israel

17400

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Member of IAPSP - International Association of Psychoanalytic Self Psychology

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Bipolar Disorder

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

Depression

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Addictions

Adjustments

Behavioral Concerns In Children

Developmental Disorders

Eating Disorders

Life Transitions

Mood Disorders

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Psychosomatic Disorders

Self-Esteem

Sleep / Insomnia

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
Couples
Families
Men
Women

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)Attachment-based family therapy (ABFT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the family's relationships and communication patterns. It is based on the theory that strong and secure attachments between family members are essential for emotional health and well-being. The goal of ABFT is to identify any problems in family relationships, enable family members to become more attuned to each other’s needs, and build a secure bond between them. It also helps family members to practice healthy communication skills, learn effective problem-solving strategies, and build trust within the family.

Body-Mind PsychotherapyBody-mind psychotherapy is an integrative approach to psychological treatment that draws from both psychotherapeutic and somatic/body-based approaches. It emphasizes the interconnection between physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual aspects of being. This approach seeks to help individuals explore how physical sensations, emotions, thoughts and beliefs influence their behavior and well-being. Through this exploration, individuals can gain insight into how the body and mind interact to create patterns of behavior, and how those patterns can be changed to promote healing and wellness.

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.

Holistic PsychotherapyHolistic psychotherapy emphasizes the individual's interconnectedness between the individual's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects and views them as inseparable components of a single holistic system. Holistic psychotherapy focuses on understanding how these components interact and affect a person’s wellbeing. The goal of holistic psychotherapy is to create a sense of wholeness and harmony within the individual, and to foster self-awareness and self-care. Holistic practitioners use a variety of approaches, including traditional talk therapy, mindfulness practices, and body-based therapies like movement therapy. They also may incorporate nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors into treatment plans.

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.

Systems Theory / TherapySystems therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding how people's behavior is affected by their relationships with others. This form of therapy is based on the idea that the individual is embedded within a larger system, such as a family unit or work environment, and that changes to that system can cause changes in an individual's behavior. Systems therapy emphasizes the importance of understanding how these systems interact and how they can be changed to improve the individual's mental health. The therapist works to identify patterns of behavior in the system, identify areas of conflict or stress, and help the individuals develop strategies to make changes within the system that will lead to healthier outcomes.

Self-Psychology; Intersubjective Systems Theory

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy