Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available
Sossie Vanek
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Psychotherapist
Primary Degree(s):
PsyD
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation
Office 1
  • Nissim Bachar 18,
  • Jerusalem
Office 2
  • Bar Giora 11
  • Tel Aviv
Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available

Sossie Vanek Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Psychotherapist

Primary Degree(s):

PsyD

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale | Free Consultation

Office 1
  • Nissim Bachar 18,
  • Jerusalem
Office 2
  • Bar Giora 11
  • Tel Aviv

ABOUT

Underneath the problem situation a person is often asking, “Who am I really? How can I get in touch with this real self, how can I become my real self?”

 I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years -PsyD from Yeshiva University, New York. In my work with clients, people learn how they can have a happier life, shedding chronic habits of self-rejection. Many clients in Israel are on gap year programs or are immigrants struggling with major life transitions. 

I treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, relationship problems and all types of chronic unhappiness. I also specialize in couple’s therapy and see clients in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. 
The approach I use is a blend of psycho-dynamic, cognitive and Self Psychology, and the technique is specifically tailored for each client's needs.

My philosophy can best be summarized here by the compassionate originator of Client-Centered therapy, Dr. Carl Rogers: When a person comes to me I have found that it is most worthwhile to create a relationship with him/her in which they feel safe and free. To understand the way they feel in their own inner world, to accept them as they are. 

As a result of the safety, the client begins to drop the false fronts or the masks or the roles in which they have faced life. They discover how much of their life is guided by what they think they “should” be, not what they are. The client discovers the pent-up feelings of their private world, exploring sometimes frightening feelings with the support of therapy. When the client begins to experience the feelings, it is the discovery of unknown elements of the self and in exploration of the meaning, we do this without imposing labels.

The individual in therapy moves towards being, knowingly and acceptingly, the process which he/she inwardly and ACTUALLY IS. 

I’m glad to talk with you, answer any further questions you might have, and to find out whether we are a fit to work together. You can email me to schedule a free phone consultation. 

Looking forward to speaking with you,

Dr. Sossie

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

PsyD

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

1990


Degree
PsyD

Education
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

Year of Graduation
1990
Years in Practice

31

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Depression

Eating Disorders

Mood Disorders

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Abuse

Addictions

Autism Spectrum

Codependency

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

Grief

Self-Esteem

Sexual Issues

Spiritual Concerns

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
Couples
Men
Women

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

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.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a form of therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations can affect our mental health. MBCT helps individuals become aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in order to gain insight and control over them. MBCT helps clients learn how to recognize their sense of being and see themselves as separate from their thoughts and moods. This separation can free the client from thought patterns in which the repeated negative messages may be dominating the client’s focus. After developing an awareness of the separation between thoughts, emotions, and the self, people in treatment may find that while the self and the emotions may exist simultaneously, they do not have to exist within the same dimension. The healing can take place when one learns how to interject positive thoughts into negative moods and thereby create a shift in mood.

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.

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.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Consultation
Couples Therapy