Telehealth Available
Michaela Mende-Janco
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Expressive Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist
Primary Degree(s):
MA
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
None
Discounts Available:
N/A
Office
  • Kibbutz Barkai
  • Pardes Hana- Karkur, 3785500
Telehealth Available

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Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Expressive Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist

Primary Degree(s):

MA

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

None

Discounts Available:

N/A

Office
  • Kibbutz Barkai
  • Pardes Hana- Karkur, 3785500

ABOUT

I was born in Israel but both my parents were Olim. My goal is to promote self-awareness, self-compassion and emotional well-being for my clients. The tools I use are varied and evidence-based. I value the heart to heart connection above all else. I also believe in the power of creativity and in the language of Art as the language of the unconscious, allowing us to better sense the issue at hand from different perspectives. I combine the practice of personally guided Mindfulness sessions within the therapeutic meeting and believe greatly in it as a powerful aid in the therapeutic process. I work with EMDR and am a certified practitioner of Neuroptimal, one of few in Israel.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

Lesley College Affiliate Program

1999


Degree
MA

Education
Lesley College Affiliate Program

Year of Graduation
1999
Years in Practice

25

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

2015 Mindfulness based Therapy from Bar Ilan University Social Work External Studies Program (3 year prgm)

2017 EMDR Level 1 from the Israeli Organization for EMDR

2019 Neuroptimal certified practitioner (Dynamic Neurofeedback)

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

SPECIALTIES

Depression

Family Issues

Gender Identity Concerns

Grief

Life Transitions

Self-Esteem

Sleep / Insomnia

Spiritual Concerns

Stress Management

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Children
Women

Languages

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

Art TherapyArt therapy has clients express themselves through creative mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, or sculpting. Clients can interpret their subconscious world that is expressed in their art which could lead to a better understanding of their feelings and behavior. Artistic talent is not a prerequisite for art therapy as it’s not as much about the end result as much as it is about the process. The therapist looks for meaning in the creative choices of the work and the clients’ inner world. This therapeutic method enables clients to express their inner thoughts and feelings through creative expression rather than just talking about them.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is an integrative psychological approach that focuses on building compassion for oneself and others. It combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, evolutionary psychology, philosophy, and Eastern contemplative traditions. CFT is based on the concept that compassion is a fundamental human emotion that can be cultivated to promote psychological well-being. The goal of CFT is to help individuals understand and relate to their emotions in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. It encourages clients to develop a sense of self-compassion and understanding, and to use it to create healthier ways of living. CFT also emphasizes developing a compassionate relationship with others, and can help foster greater acceptance and understanding. The primary therapeutic technique of CFT is compassionate mind training (CMT). Some CMT tools that clients may participate in are appreciation exercises, mindfulness, and compassion-focused imagery exercises. These exercises promote compassionate motivation, sympathy, sensitivity, and distress tolerance within clients.

Expressive Arts TherapyExpressive Arts Therapy is particularly beneficial for clients who struggle with describing what they are feeling verbally. Through imagination and creation of different art forms, clients are able to interpret and communicate their inner world and catalyze healing. Expressive arts therapy can involve the use of multiple modalities, such as visual arts, music, movement, drama, storytelling, poetry, and play. It is used to help individuals of all ages, including children and adults, to explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, and solve problems.

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.

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
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