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Career/Vocational Counselor, Expressive Arts Therapist, Life Coach, MA
Telehealth Available
Yaela Orelowitz
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Career/Vocational Counselor, Expressive Arts Therapist, Life Coach
Primary Degree(s):
MA
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
250-350 NIS
Insurance:
Private Insurance
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation | Student Discount
Licensed Abroad
Licensed Abroad (not USA)
Office
  • 2 Yitzhak Elhanan
  • Jerusalem, 92145
Telehealth Available
Office
  • 2 Yitzhak Elhanan
  • Jerusalem, 92145

Yaela Orelowitz Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Career/Vocational Counselor, Expressive Arts Therapist, Life Coach

Primary Degree(s):

MA

Finances
Average Cost Per Session:

250-350 NIS

Insurance:

Private Insurance

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale | Free Consultation | Student Discount

Licensed Abroad
Licensed Abroad (not USA)

ABOUT THE THERAPIST

Navigating life is a challenging task at the best of times and there are times when life may feel like anything BUT the best. Hi, my name is Yaela, and I work with clients on finding their inner strength and wisdom in order to navigate through life and its challenges. Aloneness brings suffering and shame but in finding the language to make sense of your experience and sharing what you are going through with a professional, your struggles can be transformed and create new depths in your life. I work mainly with women and, as a result of the current situation in Israel, tend to focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, transitions and self-esteem.

My Approach to Helping:

I am trained as an Expressive Arts Therapist and have done further training in IFS, psycho-drama, Narrative Therapy and Yoga Therapy. My approach is integrative, and I meet you where you are. The belief underlining my approach to therapy is that you already have the innate resources, creativity and wisdom to heal and that our work together is about finding, developing and using your abilities in order to see your life with "new eyes". The work is mostly talk-based with creative or embodied techniques incorporated into our sessions, tailored for the person who sits in front of me. Unlike other relationships in your life, in this space I demand and expect nothing from you and the space we create together is a unique opportunity for you to be who you are and discover who you want to become.

Specific Issues I'm Skilled at Helping With:

My specialities include: Depression and anxiety and finding tools to live with these challenges, Relationships/ dating and marriages, Life-transitions including employment/study/career-change themes, Immigration and aliyah, Nervous and emotional-system regulation, Stress and post-trauma.

My Role as a Therapist:

As a therapist I am trained to listen deeply and ask questions that may encourage you to think differently about parts of yourself and your life. Building trust is something that takes times and the therapeutic "chemistry" needs to be felt in order for the work to work. Many of my clients are working with specific goals and have found homework/tasks between sessions to be valuable. My role is to meet you as you are and to guide you to explore parts of yourself and your life that "normal life" does not allow for.

Additional Information About my Practice:

As a result of logistics and life-pressures, most of my clients have switched to online sessions via Zoom where they can access therapy from the comfort of their home. I offer special discounts for new olim and for family members of hostages and wives of soldiers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

MA

University of Witwatersrand

2016


Degree
MA

Education
University of Witwatersrand

Year of Graduation
2016
Years in Practice

9

LICENSED ABROAD
License Category
License Number / State
Creative Arts Therapist
AT0001201 - South Africa

License Category
Creative Arts Therapist
License Number
AT0001201 - South Africa
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DISTANCE COUNSELING

Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Adjustments

Anger Management

Anxiety / Panic

Codependency

Depression

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum

Executive / Career / Life Coaching

Family Issues

Holistic

Self-Esteem

Self-Harm / Suicide

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Vocational Counseling

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Women

Languages Spoken

English

Native Language

English

TREATMENT APPROACH

Body-Mind PsychotherapyBody-mind psychotherapy is an integrative approach to psychological treatment that draws from both psychotherapeutic and somatic/body-based approaches. It emphasizes the interconnection between physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual aspects of being. This approach seeks to help individuals explore how physical sensations, emotions, thoughts and beliefs influence their behavior and well-being. Through this exploration, individuals can gain insight into how the body and mind interact to create patterns of behavior, and how those patterns can be changed to promote healing and wellness.

Drama TherapyDrama therapy encourages clients to express their feelings and solve problems through storytelling, puppetry, role-playing, games, scripts, improvisation, and performance. Through role playing, improvisation, and creative expression, clients can practice scenarios like being in a relationship, or rehearse new skills that they would like to incorporate into their daily lives. Through these activities, the client can explore feelings, gain insight, and increase self-awareness. In addition, the client can gain new perspectives, develop communication skills, and practice problem-solving strategies. Drama therapy can also help build self-confidence and foster resilience.

Emotional Freedom TechniqueEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an alternative therapy for emotional and physical distress. It is based on the idea that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, in which a combination of physical tapping and verbal affirmations are used to help the body release the emotional and physical distress.

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.

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Coaching
Consultation
Couples Therapy
Hadrachat Horim
Home-based Therapy
Workshops/Educating

Therapist's Experience with Gap Year Students

Hi, I have worked with international students going through challenges of transitioning to Israel and being in an intense learning and growth experience (most clients have been from Pardes Institute or Noa Girls). I have acute understanding of the needs of individuals during this time of their lives.