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Lori Esses
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Clinical Social Worker, Couples and Family Therapist
Primary Degree(s):
LMSW
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
N/A

Licensed Abroad

Licensed in Israel

Office
  • Online Only
  • Online Only
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Clinical Social Worker, Couples and Family Therapist

Primary Degree(s):

LMSW

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

N/A

Licensed Abroad

Licensed in Israel

Office
  • Online Only
  • Online Only

ABOUT

I am a trained individual, couples, and family therapist.  I am invested in helping couples improve intimacy, resolve conflicts, foster communication, and develop personal responsibility. I work with clients to help them navigate how to repair the disharmony in their relationship so that they can build a better connection. I encourage the clients I work with to identify their reoccurring patterns, and I teach skills to try to improve each person's stance in the relationship. 

I try to approach therapy in an honest and direct way, as well as with the belief that we are imperfect humans like everyone else. I work with my clients to answer the question, "Who do I want to be in this relationship?" and I try to guide them there. The transformation of a couple evolves from each person taking accountability for their role in the relationship.  

In an emotionally safe setting, I will do trauma work with my clients, and when appropriate, I will do trauma work in the presence of the spouse, which has the potential to open up a world of understanding in what motivates their own behavior and the behavior of the other. I am a certified Terry Real Relational Life Therapist-  https://terryreal.com/therapist-map/. I received my couples and family therapy training at the Israeli Institute of Systemic Studies, Machon Shinui. I am a licensed social worker in New York and in Israel and have an MSW from New York University.  In addition, I have received trainings in Gabor Mate's Masterclass for Healers, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among other modalities. In my sessions I also incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Byron Katie's The Work. I try to adapt the modalities I have learned to the specific needs of the individuals I work with.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

LMSW

New York University

2002


Degree
LMSW

Education
New York University

Year of Graduation
2002
Years in Practice

7

LICENSED ABROAD
License Category
License Number / State
Master Social Worker
119204 NY

License Category
Master Social Worker
License Number
119204 NY
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel

39697

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certified Relational Life Therapist, Terry Real (2001)

Gabor Mate Master Class for Healers (2023)

Emotionally Focused Therapy - Externship (2021)

The Israel Institute of Systemic Studies and Family Change (Machon Shinui) (2018-2020)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Basic Skills, Marsha Linehan (2018)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / CBT for Anxiety, Judith Beck (2018) 

Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model (RITTM) - Module 1 - Dr. Karol Darsa - 2023

Nefesh Trauma Training Certificate - Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model - 2023

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

Family Issues

Parenting Issues / Training

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Anger Management

Anxiety / Panic

Codependency

Depression

Self-Esteem

Sexual Issues

Stress Management

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
Couples

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.

Emotional Freedom TechniqueEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an alternative therapy for emotional and physical distress. It is based on the idea that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, in which a combination of physical tapping and verbal affirmations are used to help the body release the emotional and physical distress.

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.

Guided ImageryGuided imagery is a form of visualization used for relaxation and healing. It uses the power of the imagination to create positive changes in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is also used to reduce stress and anxiety, cope with physical and emotional pain, increase motivation, confidence, and self-esteem, and to improve focus and concentration. During a guided imagery session, the practitioner will guide the client through a series of visualizations, using words and descriptions to help them create mental images in their mind. These visualizations can take many forms, such as a comforting place from the past or the client’s future goals.

Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT)IRT focuses on helping couples identify and address their unconscious patterns of behavior that contribute to conflict and dissatisfaction in the relationship. IRT also emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and validation in healing past wounds and creating a more positive and fulfilling relationship. IRT helps couples develop communication skills and a deeper understanding of each other's needs and feelings.
Through Imago Therapy, couples will be able to explore their communication patterns, discover sources of conflict, and create new ways of connecting with each other that build empathy and understanding. The therapist will also work with the couple to create a vision for their relationship and set realistic goals for how to achieve it. This therapy helps couples to develop better communication, trust, and intimacy, as well as providing hope for the future of their relationship.

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.

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.

Relational Life Therapy, Terry Real

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
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