Joel Zeff
Verified
Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Pastoral Counselor
DMin
350-500 NIS
N/A
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation | Student Discount
Many years as a congregational rabbi and senior yeshiva educator, involving much counseling, have convinced me of the great necessity to engage the whole person, encompassing the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of our lives.
My training in psychotherapy includes a doctorate in counseling and advanced certification in the “TEAM-CBT” method of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pioneered by Dr. David Burns, author of the bestselling work "Feeling Good: The New Mood-Therapy." CBT is short-term and methodical, and is widely considered to be one of the most effective, evidence-based, forms of therapy. I have extensive training in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and other mindfulness-based techniques whereby we train ourselves to change our approach towards thoughts, allowing them to exist, without becoming "fused" with them, while firmly anchoring ourselves in the present moment, thereby freeing ourselves of the depression over the past and anxiety over the future.
I approach each of my clients with sincere caring, affection, and deep empathy, in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance, devoid of judgement. I offer a sliding scale fee to enable anyone to get the help they need. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal crises, destructive habits, or spiritual/religious discontent, please don't hesitate to be in touch.
DMin
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling: San Francisco Theological Seminary
2017
9
MS- Yeshiva University 1985
Rabbinic Ordination- 1985
Clinical Pastoral Education- 2014
TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training - 2016
Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy
Anxiety / Panic
Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling
Depression
Grief
Spiritual Concerns
Addictions
Behavioral Concerns In Children
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Cancer / Terminal Illness
Codependency
Executive / Career / Life Coaching
Mood Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobias
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
Adults
Couples
Men
Women
Geriatric
Hebrew
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.
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.
TEAM CBT, Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Individual Therapy
Coaching
Couples Therapy