Shalom John Atlas
Verified Credentials
Finances
Licensed in Israel
- 19 Sderot Ein Tzurim
- Jerusalem, 9339329
Shalom John Atlas
Verified
Credentials
Clinical Social Worker
MSW
Finances
250-350 NIS
None
Sliding Scale
Licensed in Israel
- 19 Sderot Ein Tzurim
- Jerusalem, 9339329
ABOUT
I am an American-born clinical social worker who has been in Israel since 1970. I worked in education for thirty years before embarking on a new career in social work. I bring to my work a perspective that includes the American experience, the immigrant experience and the Israeli experience. I work in both Hebrew and in English. My work is based on the Person-Centered Approach of Carl Rogers, employing the three core conditions: empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence. Congruence is the authenticity that the therapist brings to the process in which he is a real person, with a real past and present that he feels free to share if he thinks it will benefit the client. The goal of the person-centered approach is self-actualization. This means that I believe that my clients know best what is best for them. They know where they want to go but may need guidance to help them find the way. I try not to give advice and never to make decisions for the client. I trust them to know in their hearts who that person is who they want to become. My clients and I work together, each learning and teaching, and constantly striving to be who we are.
QUALIFICATIONS
MSW
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
2002
Degree
MSWEducation
Wurzweiler School of Social WorkYear of Graduation
2002Years in Practice
21
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel
18364
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Animal Assisted Therapy - 2012
Heart Centered Inner Focus Therapy - 2012
DISTANCE COUNSELING
Online Therapy
PRIMARY SPECIALTIES
Adjustments
Depression
Self-Esteem
Heart Centered Therapy
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES
Bipolar Disorder
Cancer / Terminal Illness
Family Issues
LGBTQ
Sexual Abuse / Rape
Animal Assisted Therapy
CLIENT FOCUS
Population
Adults
Men
Women
Languages
Hebrew
English
TREATMENT APPROACH
Animal-Assisted PsychotherapyAnimal-assisted psychotherapy (AAP) is a form of therapy that uses trained animals to help people with a variety of mental health issues. The animals are usually dogs, cats, horses, or birds. The animal is used as part of the therapeutic process to help the person cope with emotions, learn new coping skills, and build trust and relationships. It is believed to be beneficial in regulating the nervous system and alleviating depression and anxiety.
Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)Person-centered therapy, or Rogerian therapy, was developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940’s. It is a form of talk therapy that emphasizes the importance of providing psychological safety, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding to clients. This type of therapy is based on the belief that individuals have an innate capacity for self-actualization and self-understanding and that the therapist's role is to provide a supportive environment in which this process can take place. Through the use of active listening, open-ended questions, and non-judgmental reflection, the therapist helps the client to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and accepting environment. By doing so, clients are able to gain insight into their issues, develop a greater understanding of themselves, and work towards personal growth.
PFA - Psychological First Aid
SERVICES OFFERED
Individual Therapy
