Licensed Abroad
Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel
Susan Heitler Verified
Clinical Psychologist, Couples and Family Therapist
PhD
350-500 NIS
None
N/A
Licensed Abroad
Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel
After having practiced as a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colorado for over 45 years, I now live and work in Raanana. I offer psychotherapy, primarily for couples. I teach workshops, in-person and online, for therapists who want to learn or upgrade their marital therapy skills. And I blog for psychologytoday.com.
In past years I also have written books including:
· From Conflict to Resolution offering an integrative perspective on psychopathology and treatment plus techniques for effective alleviation of emotional and marital distress.
· The Power of Two book and workbook teaching the skills for marriage success.
· Prescriptions Without Pills, for self-helpers and therapy professionals, offering new ways to understand and overcome depression, anger, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I have been fortunate in being able to share via Youtube and blogs the understandings I have garnered in my work. My TEDx talk on relieving depression has received over a million views. My psychologytoday.com blog has garnered over 25 million reads. My video, The Angry Couple—Conflict-Focused Treatment (see psychotherapy.net), is used in therapist training programs worldwide.
PhD
New York University (NYU)
1975
47
27-165690
Clinical Psychologist
27-43786
Fellow of APA, 2013
Fellow of APA Division 42, 2016
Anger Management
Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling
Family Issues
Anxiety / Panic
Depression
Divorce / Custody
Mood Disorders
Parenting Issues / Training
Adults
Couples
Families
Men
Women
English
Emotional Freedom TechniqueEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an alternative therapy for emotional and physical distress. It is based on the idea that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, in which a combination of physical tapping and verbal affirmations are used to help the body release the emotional and physical distress.
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.
Gestalt TherapyGestalt therapy is an experiential, humanistic approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility, and that focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment. It explores an individual's emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, and how they may be influencing one another. It is rooted in the belief that people are responsible for their own experience, and that they can make conscious choices to improve their lives. The goal of gestalt therapy is to help individuals gain insight into their current experiences and to become aware of how their behaviors and thoughts shape their present reality.
Guided ImageryGuided imagery is a form of visualization used for relaxation and healing. It uses the power of the imagination to create positive changes in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is also used to reduce stress and anxiety, cope with physical and emotional pain, increase motivation, confidence, and self-esteem, and to improve focus and concentration. During a guided imagery session, the practitioner will guide the client through a series of visualizations, using words and descriptions to help them create mental images in their mind. These visualizations can take many forms, such as a comforting place from the past or the client’s future goals.
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.
Individual Therapy
Consultation
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Workshops/Educating