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Timi Garay
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Psychotherapist

Social Worker | Addictions Counselor

Primary Degree(s):
BSW, MSW
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
Student Discount

Licensed in Israel

Office
  • Khibat zion 37
  • Ramat Gan
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Psychotherapist

Social Worker | Addictions Counselor

Primary Degree(s):

BSW, MSW

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

Student Discount

Licensed in Israel

Office
  • Khibat zion 37
  • Ramat Gan

ABOUT

Hello and welcome.  My name is Timi Garay, I am a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker with a practice based in Ramat Gan for adults.

I am a native English and Hebrew speaker with a lot of experience working with “Olim” and English-speaking community. Speaking in the language you are comfortable in therapy is a crucial component in creating a sense of security and mutual understanding. Over the years I have worked with patients from all walks of life dealing with challenges and difficulties in various aspects, all of them seeking therapy as a way of enhancing their well-being and improving their functioning.

I am trained in psychodynamic therapy and draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well.  I am skilled in long term therapy as well as focused short-term therapy. I adapt my technique and approach tailoring to your needs while keeping focus on your personal goals for therapy.

Some people have a clear vision as to what they want to achieve in therapy, some have a feeling that “something isn’t quite right” or feel dissatisfied in one or more aspects in life and wish for things to be different. Therapy can help facilitate personal growth and getting in touch with deeper emotions that are sometimes masked by other feelings or are subconscious. It may help you learn to communicate more effectively or help you gain a new perspective on situations in life. Perhaps it may help you strengthen your self esteem and confidence and build a stronger identity.

I will create a safe space for you to explore your emotions, experiences and thoughts while moving towards gaining insight in order to understand yourself in a profound way. The process may not be immediate or easy but we will patiently and persistently work through difficult issues in order to get to the other side where freedom and change await. I can easily believe this goal can happen for you, as I have had the pleasure of assisting many journeys where clients find themselves healing and growing.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MSW, BSW

Ben Gurion University

2012


Degree
MSW, BSW

Education
Ben Gurion University

Year of Graduation
2012
Years in Practice

11

LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel

27006

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certified Addictions Counselor - 2015

M.A. in Clinical Social Work M.S.W – Bar Ilan University 2018

Certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy 2020

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Addictions

Adjustments

Anxiety / Panic

Codependency

Family Issues

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Academic

Depression

Drug Abuse

Gender Identity Concerns

Grief

Infertility

Life Transitions

Self-Esteem

Sexual Issues

Spiritual Concerns

Stress Management

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
LGBTQ
Men
Women

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

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

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