Telehealth Available
Elisabeth Wajnryt
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Clinical Psychologist

Eating Disorders Specialist

Primary Degree(s):
PsyD
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
500-700 NIS
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
Free Consultation

Licensed Abroad

Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office 1
  • Bet Shemesh
  • Bet Shemesh
Office 2
  • Rabbi Yanai
  • Bet Shemesh
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Clinical Psychologist

Eating Disorders Specialist

Primary Degree(s):

PsyD

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

500-700 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

Free Consultation

Licensed Abroad

Registered Psychologist in Israel Mumche Specialty License in Israel

Office 1
  • Bet Shemesh
  • Bet Shemesh
Office 2
  • Rabbi Yanai
  • Bet Shemesh

ABOUT

In more than 36 years of work experience, I have been giving face-to-face and online consultations for eating problems (Compulsive Eating, Binge Eating, Obesity,  Bulimia, Anorexia, ARFID), for adults, adolescents, and groups in Hebrew, English and Portuguese. I have been lecturing for post-doctorates and giving workshops for business companies and governmental agencies. In Israel, since 2017, I am also working at KOLI- The Jerusalem Center for Recovery from Eating Disorders and lecturing on the prevention and treatment of Eating Disorders at schools and Mental Health Centers. I am the author of: “Happy and  Thin Ever After? Ways out of Compulsive Eating”, (translated into Hebrew and English, not yet published).

In addition to my expertise in Eating Disorders, I also provide care in the fields of Couples Therapy (I am a Gottman level 3 couples therapist), Mood Disorders (Anxiety and Depression), Psychosomatic Disorders and Chronic Pain, and Self-Esteem.

What I like best is to open new perspectives and give people support in their life challenges. That´s why I dedicated myself to research and offering the most modern, scientific and effective tools in my four areas of expertise. My work has evolved from a Psychoanalytic stance to a new set of strategies that integrates current knowledge on Neuroscience and Emotional Regulations, Endocrinology and Nutrition, and Chronic Disorders.

I hope to share with you my knowledge, optimism and hope. I like to show that there are ways out and it will be an honour to guide you in your process.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

PsyD

Pontificia Universidade Catolica

1983


Degree
PsyD

Education
Pontificia Universidade Catolica

Year of Graduation
1983
Years in Practice

38

LICENSED ABROAD
License Number / State
CRP 17981-3 Brazil
License Number
CRP 17981-3 Brazil
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registration in Pinkas Hapsichologim

27-153774

Mumche Category

Clinical Psychologist

Mumche License Number

27-41321

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Clinical Psychologist licensed in Israel and Brazil

Psychoanalist-1987

Eating disorders-1990

EMDR 1 and 2- 2002

Gottman Couples Therapy Certification - Level 3: 2019

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Eating Disorders

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Men
Women

Languages

Hebrew
English
Portuguese, Spanish

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.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. It uses a structured approach to address the past events that may be causing current distress, and uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to activate different neural networks in the brain in order to reduce symptoms of trauma. EMDR has been found to be effective for a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Gottman MethodThe Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that is designed to help couples strengthen their relationships and resolve conflicts. This method is based upon decades of research on thousands of couples and utilizes an approach that is both structured and collaborative. The method is designed to help couples increase respect, affection, and closeness, break through and resolve conflict, generate greater understanding, and to keep conflict discussions calm. It emphasizes the importance of self-regulation, constructive communication, and creating a safe environment for couples to talk and work through their issues. During sessions, couples work on skills such as active listening and expressing needs and feelings effectively. Couples are also given tools to identify and work through conflicts by using problem-solving techniques and developing strategies to manage emotions and reduce stress.

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.

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.

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.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Solution-focused therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on what is going right in a person’s life, as opposed to what is going wrong. It is based on the premise that when a person can identify what is working, they can build on it and make positive changes to the areas of their life that need improvement. A therapist using this approach will often ask questions designed to bring out a person’s strengths and resources, rather than focusing on problems or past issues. The aim of this type of therapy is to help people find solutions to their current problems, in order to build a better future. A solution-focused therapist encourages those in treatment to develop a vision of the future and offers support and guidance as they determine the skills, resources, and abilities needed to achieve that vision successfully.

Non-diet approach for Eating Disorders

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Consultation
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy
Hadrachat Horim
Workshops/Educating

Therapist's Experience with Gap Year Students

In the last years, the incidence of Eating Disorders has escalated in general but especially among our gap year population. I've been working with many young people in this situation, taking their specific stressors and triggers into account and integrating the therapeutic work with the parents and school setting.