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David Drapkin
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist
Primary Degree(s):
LMSW
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
Other
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation
Licensed Abroad
Licensed in the USA, in the State of New Jersey
Office
  • Central Office
  • Zichron Yaakov
Telehealth Available
Office
  • Central Office
  • Zichron Yaakov

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Primary Degree(s):

LMSW

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

400-450 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale | Free Consultation

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

ABOUT THE THERAPIST

Psychotherapist trained in England, Australia and America with 12 years of clinical practice. Specializing in addiction, depression, trauma work, mens health and psychedelic/cannabis assisted therapy.

My Approach to Helping:

We all want to feel whole and achieve meaningful goals in our lives. To do so requires honesty and dedication, especially around the insecurities and defense mechanisms that can become ingrained within our personality. I will help you gain more familiarity with your deepest thoughts and feelings that exist just under the surface of your day-to-day persona. You already have all the answers you need within you, it is my job to provide the supportive presence and transformational techniques that will enable you to reveal, accept and actualize the future that you are seeking. 

Specific Issues I'm Skilled at Helping With:

As a psychodynamic therapist I utilise a variety of tools and techniques that I've been trained in. With foundations in CBT and psychoanalysis, and a strong leaning towards somatic-informed mindfulness-based approaches. I support clients with depression, anxiety, addiction, and PTSD. I also specialise in psychedelic harm reduction and integration.

Contact me if you have a specific psycho-emotional-spiritual challenge or uncertainty to work on together. Or if you want to collaborate with me before and/or after you use psychedelics or cannabis I have lots of experience with these harm reduction and integration approaches too. 

My Role as a Therapist:

There is no denying that humans are mysterious, and that life in Israel definitely brings up frequent big challenges! I help my clients conceptualize these issues with a curiosity that enables uncertainty and complexity to co-exist with the desire to meaningfully grow, without the need to control everything around us. My clients develop their self-awareness skills and build resilience that enables them to meet their lives head-on.

Additional Information About my Practice:

I sub-let a clinic space in Zichron Ya'akov and also offer remote therpay online. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

LMSW

University of Leicester

2013


Degree
LMSW

Education
University of Leicester

Year of Graduation
2013
Years in Practice

12

LICENSED IN THE USA
License Category
License Number / State / Active Until
Clinical Social Worker
44SC05713900 / New Jersey / 31.08.2026
License Category
Clinical Social Worker
License Number / State / Active Until
44SC05713900 / New Jersey / 31.08.2026
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DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Addictions

Depression

LGBTQ

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration Therapy

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Drug Abuse

Gender Identity Concerns

Grief

Holistic

Mood Disorders

Self-Esteem

Self-Harm / Suicide

Spiritual Concerns

Stress Management

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
LGBTQ
Men

Languages

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Marsha Linehan to help people learn to better manage and cope with emotions and stress. It focuses on developing skills and strategies to help regulate emotions, improve relationships and communication, and reduce self-destructive behaviors. Through DBT, people learn to identify and modify unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, while also learning to accept and validate their own feelings. DBT teaches skills to help individuals become aware of and accept and regulate their emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal relationships.

Emotion-Focused TherapyEmotion-focused therapy (EFT) is a type of psychotherapy that is based on the idea that emotions play a key role in a person’s mental health. EFT focuses on helping people to identify, accept, and manage their emotions in a healthy and productive way. The goal of EFT is to help people identify and express their emotions, understand how those emotions impact their behavior, and learn how to manage their emotions in a way that is adaptive and healthy. EFT is a research-based approach to psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in helping people manage a variety of mental health conditions. It has been used successfully in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families, as well as with groups. EFT is particularly beneficial for people who struggle with emotional regulation, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.

Existential PsychotherapyExistential psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes an individual’s subjective experience of existence. It is a philosophical approach to psychotherapy that views the individual as ultimately responsible for creating a meaningful life. This form of psychotherapy helps individuals explore their subjective experiences, understand their personal values and beliefs, find ways to live more authentically, and make meaningful choices. The ultimate goal is to help the individual reach a greater sense of self-awareness and personal fulfillment.

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.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a form of therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations can affect our mental health. MBCT helps individuals become aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in order to gain insight and control over them. MBCT helps clients learn how to recognize their sense of being and see themselves as separate from their thoughts and moods. This separation can free the client from thought patterns in which the repeated negative messages may be dominating the client’s focus. After developing an awareness of the separation between thoughts, emotions, and the self, people in treatment may find that while the self and the emotions may exist simultaneously, they do not have to exist within the same dimension. The healing can take place when one learns how to interject positive thoughts into negative moods and thereby create a shift in mood.

Narrative TherapyNarrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the stories, or narratives, of a person's life in order to help them gain insights into their situation and develop skills to make positive changes. It is based on the idea that people construct their own stories and meanings to make sense of their lives and experiences. It emphasizes the strengths, values, and skills of the person, while also exploring the influences of culture and context on their life. Narrative therapy seeks to empower individuals by helping them to identify and use their inner resources to overcome challenges and create positive change.

PsychoanalysisPsychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on unconscious processes and is used to treat mental health conditions. It is based on the belief that unconscious conflicts are the root of psychological issues. It seeks to understand an individual's psychological experience, including thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, in order to identify patterns, uncover underlying conflicts, and gain insight into how these conflicts may be impacting the individual's life. Psychoanalysis is based on the idea that unconscious processes and experiences can affect behavior, mood, and relationships. The goal of psychoanalysis is to help the individual gain insight into these unconscious processes. Psychoanalysis suggests that the client’s symptoms can be reduced by bringing these conflicts into conscious awareness.

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
Coaching
Consultation
Workshops/Educating

Therapist's Experience with Gap Year Students

I have specialised in work with adolescents throughout my career. Especially around helping young adults around substance use, sexuality, social anxiety and improving executive functioning. I have worked with several young adults during their gap years and helped them manage the emotional volatility whilst also gaining more independence and self-assuredness.