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Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Telehealth Available
David Davies
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Clinical Social Worker
Primary Degree(s):
LMSW
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
Free Consultation
Licensed in Israel
Licensed Abroad
Licensed in the USA, in the State of New Jersey
Office
  • Mordechai HaYehudi, 18/1
  • Jerusalem
Telehealth Available
Office
  • Mordechai HaYehudi, 18/1
  • Jerusalem

David Davies Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Clinical Social Worker

Primary Degree(s):

LMSW

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

Free Consultation

Licensed in Israel
Licensed Abroad
Licensed in the USA, in the State of New Jersey

ABOUT THE THERAPIST

We all experience suffering. For each of us, suffering can come from a different place. Are you a parent, feeling overwhelmed, and like your kids are out of control? Are you a teen, feeling that your parents are too demanding, and out of touch? Maybe you're struggling with sexual or gender identity issues, and feel like there is no one you can talk to about it? These are some of the sources of suffering my clients have shared.

Imagine your pain not only becoming less painful, but turning into a strength, support, and source of positive willpower to succeed in life. We can all learn from and improve our patterns of thought and behavior without waiting for others to change, alleviating our suffering, and that of our loved ones.

My passion is to assist and promote you as you work to fulfill your potential and transcend the challenges in your life and your relationships.

My Approach to Helping:

My approach to helping is rooted in a collaborative approach, based in a humanist or client-centered approach. To quote Carl Rogers, "People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset, I watch with awe as it unfolds." I borrow from a number of modalities and techniques to engage with you in your unfolding process including, but not limited to, CBT, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness and Meditation.

Specific Issues I'm Skilled at Helping With:

LGBTQ+ Support

Parent Coaching

Self Esteem

Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

Additional Information About my Practice:

I have over 10 years of experience working with adolescents in individual therapy, residential treatment settings, and group settings, as well as adults in parenting, couples, and individual work. I have lived and worked both in Israel and in the United States, with clients from a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds. I have served in reserves in the IDF and have a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by many since October 7th, 2023.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

LMSW

Wurzweiler School of Social Work

2013


Degree
LMSW

Education
Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Year of Graduation
2013
Years in Practice

10

LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel

30110

LICENSED IN THE USA
License Category
License Number / State / Active Until
Licensed Social Worker
44SL06811800 / / 31.08.2026
License Category
Licensed Social Worker
License Number / State / Active Until
44SL06811800 / / 31.08.2026
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DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Gender Identity Concerns

LGBTQ

Parenting Issues / Training

Self-Esteem

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Abuse

Addictions

Adjustments

Anger Management

Depression

Divorce / Custody

Domestic Violence

Family Issues

Grief

Life Transitions

Self-Harm / Suicide

Stress Management

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
Families
LGBTQ
Men
Women

Languages Spoken

Hebrew
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.

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.

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.

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), originally developed by Albert Ellis, laid the foundation for what is now known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is a philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy that focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems by identifying and challenging irrational beliefs. Based on the notion that we are typically unaware of our deeply embedded irrational thoughts and how they affect us on a day-to-day basis, Ellis established three guiding principles of REBT. These are known as the ABCs: activating events, beliefs, and consequences. Rewiring old patterns of thinking requires a lot of work and commitment, so active participation and openness in the therapy process is essential to success.

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.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
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