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Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Pastoral Counselor, DMin
Telehealth Available
Joel Zeff
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Primary Degree(s):
DMin
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
350-500 NIS
Insurance:
N/A
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation | Student Discount
Office
  • Maaleh Michael 4a
  • Alon Shvut, Gush Etzion
Telehealth Available
Office
  • Maaleh Michael 4a
  • Alon Shvut, Gush Etzion

Joel Zeff Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Pastoral Counselor

Primary Degree(s):

DMin

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

350-500 NIS

Insurance:

N/A

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale | Free Consultation | Student Discount

ABOUT THE THERAPIST

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

DMin

Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling: San Francisco Theological Seminary

2017


Degree
DMin

Education
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling: San Francisco Theological Seminary

Year of Graduation
2017
Years in Practice

9

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

MS- Yeshiva University 1985

Rabbinic Ordination- 1985

Clinical Pastoral Education- 2014

TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training - 2016

DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety / Panic

Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling

Depression

Grief

Spiritual Concerns

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

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

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adults
Couples
Men
Women
Geriatric

Languages Spoken

Hebrew
English

TREATMENT APPROACH

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

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Coaching
Couples Therapy