Licensed Abroad
Registered Psychologist in Israel
Neal Bauer Verified
Psychologist
PsyD
350-500 NIS
N/A
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Licensed Abroad
Registered Psychologist in Israel
I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with several years of experience in the field. I specialize in Behavioral Medicine, implementing evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing pain, depression, anxiety and other symptoms due to temporary, chronic, or terminal medical conditions or diagnoses.
Prior to making aliyah, I completed my doctorate at LIU Post and had advanced training in DBT at the NYS Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, learning from leading researchers and clinicians in the field. There, I worked with individuals with eating and borderline personality disorders and more challenging clients with suicidal thoughts and self-injurious behavior. Upon graduating, I worked as the staff psychologist in several nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, helping the geriatric and rehabilitation population adjust to their medical conditions and multiple losses, such as stroke, dementia and Alzheimer's, amputation, head injury, cancer, Parkinson's, and end-of-life concerns. In addition to working with these patients, I often consulted and comforted their families adjusting to the new stage of life of their elderly loved ones.
Coping with loss in any form is a difficult challenge to face. When confronted with medical issues, chronic pain, or confusion about medications, depression, anxiety, and stress can take over one's life. I seek to assist you with your medical journey, using evidence-based practices to help you adjust to these stressors and help you achieve your goals.
PsyD
Long Island University Post
2015
7
27-157344
Online Therapy
Anxiety / Panic
Depression
Life Transitions
Psychosomatic Disorders
Stress Management
Adjustments
Anger Management
Grief
Mood Disorders
Phobias
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm / Suicide
Sleep / Insomnia
Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Adults
Men
Women
Geriatric
English
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment and to use them as tools to help them to make changes in their lives that are consistent with their values. It is based on the idea that by changing the way we think about our inner experiences, we can reduce emotional distress and increase our sense of well-being.
BehaviorismBehaviorism is an approach to psychology that emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping behavior. It is based on the assumption that behavior is determined by environmental influences, such as reinforcements and punishments, rather than by internal influences, such as thoughts and feelings.
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.
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.
Individual Therapy
Consultation
Workshops/Educating