Ziva Stern
Verified Credentials
Finances
Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel
- Haatzmaut 20
- Raanana
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Ziva Stern
Verified
Credentials
Clinical Psychologist
MA, PsyD
Finances
350-500 NIS
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Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel
- Haatzmaut 20
- Raanana
ABOUT
At any point in life, one can find oneself feeling very sad, nervous, scared, or somehow stuck, trying to cope with upsetting experiences. Loss, trauma, or illness can leave one feeling overwhelmed, as can transitions such as starting college, getting married, or becoming a parent. Expressing feelings in therapy, in the context of a supportive relationship with an empathic and skilled therapist, can contribute to a meaningful process of working through troubling issues.
I am a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist, with a Master's Degree in Developmental Psychology (1983), a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (1995), and training in the treatment of trauma (1997). I have worked in the U.S. and Israel, primarily with adults (ages 18 – 90+), in my private practice as well as in settings such as a university counseling center, community mental health centers, and since 2007 also with Holocaust survivors and their families at Amcha.
With over 35 years of experience, I have helped many people find new ways to understand and express the strength of their feelings, and to feel better, heal, and progress in life. Due to the pandemic I now also conduct therapy via Zoom, video or phone, as well as in my ground-floor office, in accordance with health regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
MA
Columbia University
1983
PsyD
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP)
1995
Degree
MAEducation
Columbia UniversityYear of Graduation
1983Degree
PsyDEducation
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP)Year of Graduation
1995Years in Practice
38
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim
2636
Mumche Category
Clinical Psychologist
Mumche License Number
7344
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
One Year Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies, The Trauma Center, 1997
DISTANCE COUNSELING
Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy
PRIMARY SPECIALTIES
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Holocaust survivors and their descendants
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES
Adjustments
Anxiety / Panic
Cancer / Terminal Illness
Family Issues
Mood Disorders
Postpartum Depression
Self-Esteem
Issues related to Holocaust survivors and their descendants
CLIENT FOCUS
Population
Adults
Men
Women
Geriatric
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.
treatment of trauma
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Therapy
