Telehealth Available
Viktoria Simonyan
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Expressive Arts Therapist
Primary Degree(s):
MA
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
250-350 NIS
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale | Special Rate for Lone Soldiers

Office
  • Online
  • Jerusalem
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Expressive Arts Therapist

Primary Degree(s):

MA

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

250-350 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale
Special Rate for Lone Soldiers

Office
  • Online
  • Jerusalem

ABOUT

Each session with Viktoria may look completely different because she chooses wich modality to use based on what the client needs in the moment. Modalities in her toolbox include traditional psychodynamic talk therapy in addition to experiential based therapies such as: art therapy, body-mind psychotherapy, mindfulness-based therapy and psychodrama. 

Viktoria functions from the core belief that each and everyone of us are perfectly whole inside and are designed to heal. She is commited to helping her clients gain the tools necessary to deeply connect to their innate goodness and health.

Viktoria's greatest passion is to help people build genuine connection to themeselvs and others. During the pandemic, she founded Connection Matters, a  program commited to healing loneliness by fostering genuine connection. She facilitates weekly groups where people practice how to have healthy, meaningful relationships in their lives.

In addition to working with adults, adolescents and lone soldiers, she also provides therapy in the water. After years of practicing WATSU, an aquatic bodywork, she created a new modality of psychotherapy in the water, where she treats people with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and general stress. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

Haifa University

2016


Degree
MA

Education
Haifa University

Year of Graduation
2016
Years in Practice

7

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Water Therapy: 2011

Post Grad Advanced Clinical Training for Licensure in Art Therapy: 2017

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Depression

Holistic

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Healing loneliness and building genuine connection with self and others

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Family Issues

LGBTQ

Self-Esteem

Sexual Issues

Sleep / Insomnia

Spiritual Concerns

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
LGBTQ
Men
Women
Lone Soldiers

Languages

English
Russian

TREATMENT APPROACH

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on how one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected and can be changed. It is based on the idea that how we think (cognition) and how we feel (emotion) can influence how we behave. CBT helps people identify and challenge distorted thinking and replace it with more balanced thinking, leading to improved mood and behavior. ‘Homework’, usually containing practical writing exercises, is often completed by the client between sessions to reinforce the therapy. Examples of tools that practitioners often use are journaling, challenging beliefs, and mindfulness.

Expressive Arts TherapyExpressive Arts Therapy is particularly beneficial for clients who struggle with describing what they are feeling verbally. Through imagination and creation of different art forms, clients are able to interpret and communicate their inner world and catalyze healing. Expressive arts therapy can involve the use of multiple modalities, such as visual arts, music, movement, drama, storytelling, poetry, and play. It is used to help individuals of all ages, including children and adults, to explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, and solve problems.

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.

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.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that uses the metaphor of an internal family of parts to help people gain awareness of how different parts of themselves can interact in healthy and unhealthy ways. IFS encourages people to become curious about their different parts, with the goal of helping them gain access to their true Self or core. Through this process, people can learn to recognize and care for the different parts of themselves, as well as develop compassionate understanding for the origins of their parts. A key principle of IFS is that each part within the person has its own positive intention and is trying to protect the person in some way. By understanding the positive intention of each part, the practitioner and client can work together to help the parts feel heard and understood, and to find more adaptive ways of meeting their needs. IFS has been found to be an effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.

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.

PsychodramaPsychodrama is a form of experiential therapy that can help people gain insight into their own behavior and develop healthier coping strategies. It involves using role-playing and group dynamics to explore and act out different scenarios in a safe setting. Psychodrama is grounded in principles of creativity and spontaneity. It evokes cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses in those in treatment and helps them achieve new perspectives through better understanding of their roles in life and the ways that they interact with others.

Art informed CBT and trauma therapy

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Workshops/Educating