Verified Credentials
Finances
Licensed Abroad
Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel
- Ahuza
- Raanana
Chani Goldfeder
Verified
Credentials
Clinical Psychologist
PsyD
Finances
350-500 NIS
None
None
Licensed Abroad
Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel
- Ahuza
- Raanana
ABOUT
Searching for a therapist takes courage. Therapy is a place for you to tell your story and have it be heard, so it’s essential to find a therapist you feel you can connect to. I strive to provide an environment of openness and calm, where you can feel comfortable sharing your journey of self-exploration while at the same time giving you space for growth.
I am an American-trained licensed clinical psychologist. I practice an integrative treatment incorporating CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness-based and psychodynamic approaches, guiding the therapy based on your unique needs and goals. My mission is to empower you to call on your inner strengths and to help you build new skills, with an emphasis on increasing mindfulness, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
While I treat a wide range of problems, my clinical focus has been with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or general stress from issues such as life transitions, low self-esteem and relationships difficulties. I have particular experience and passion for working with adult survivors of childhood trauma. I also have a special interest in helping mothers and fathers who feel overwhelmed in their experience as parents.
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email with any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with you.
QUALIFICATIONS
PsyD
Long Island University
2016
Degree
PsyDEducation
Long Island UniversityYear of Graduation
2016Years in Practice
4
LICENSED ABROAD
License Number
022660 NYLICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim
27-153770
Mumche Category
Clinical Psychologist
Mumche License Number
27-40415
DISTANCE COUNSELING
None
PRIMARY SPECIALTIES
Adjustments
Anxiety / Panic
Family Issues
Mood Disorders
Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES
Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Life Transitions
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm / Suicide
CLIENT FOCUS
Population
Adults
Men
Women
Languages
English
TREATMENT APPROACH
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.
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.
Mindfulness-based
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Therapy
