Jewish Therapists in 90017
Meredith Siller
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Online Only)
I provide a nurturing and supportive space to help teens, big feelers, neurodivergent folks, and folks exploring identities outside of cultural norms feel seen and reconnect to themselves. Together, we will use compassionate curiosity to explore your unique context, the ways you have survived, your strengths and superpowers, and areas where you want to grow. I love empowering my clients to identify and step into choices that align with their values and wellbeing.
I provide a nurturing and supportive space to help teens, big feelers, neurodivergent folks, and folks exploring identities outside of cultural norms feel seen and reconnect to themselves. Together, we will use compassionate curiosity to explore your unique context, the ways you have survived, your strengths and superpowers, and areas where you want to grow. I love empowering my clients to identify and step into choices that align with their values and wellbeing.
Joshua Bienenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety, stress, or caregiver issues? I'm Joshua, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy throughout California. By integrating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Symptoms (IFS-informed) interventions, I create a comprehensive treatment plan catered to your unique needs. We start by understanding your situation, then we work on developing skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance to help you navigate through your struggles.
Struggling with anxiety, stress, or caregiver issues? I'm Joshua, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy throughout California. By integrating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Symptoms (IFS-informed) interventions, I create a comprehensive treatment plan catered to your unique needs. We start by understanding your situation, then we work on developing skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance to help you navigate through your struggles.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
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Jewish Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.