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Hi there! שלום!
I’m Adee. My goal is simple - to support you in your journey towards mental wellness and personal fulfillment.
Area of Focus
Children & Adults
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Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
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Emotional 'Stuckness'
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Self-image & Confidence
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Career/Professional Changes
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Immigration Adjustment (Olim)
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Multiculturality & Self-Identity
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Relationships (lgbtq+ friendly)
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Life Transitions
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Depression
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Trauma
Therapeutic Approaches
Depending on client needs
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Person-Centered
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Strength-Based
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Solution-Focused
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Art Therapy & Expressive Arts
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Narrative Restructuring
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Psycho-education
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Mindfulness-Based Practice
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Compassion/Emotion-Focused
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Multicultural Awareness
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Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT)
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For a breakdown of these terms and more, visit @galimcounseling on social media
It comes in galim...
In today’s world, where we’re constantly oversaturated with new content and information, it’s quite normal to feel overwhelmed with the task of navigating the complexity of, well, life.
The secret is that it comes in waves... in galim. The goal is not to simply reach a calm sea, but to have the tools to handle the troubled waters if and when the storm reaches us again.
While “therapy” might sound like a big scary word, all it means is a decision to nurture the part of yourself that needs an unbiased, caring ear to listen and help you unpack whatever is troubling you. More importantly, it is about bringing light to your inner strengths and identifying tools to overcome whatever life throws your way.
Through an informed lens of psychology and the study of the intangible forces that shape human behavior, we can work together to look inside and gain awareness into why you feel, think and behave the way you do… and how to use this knowledge to become the best version of you.
Photographer: Maxx Mcinerney
Mental Health Services, explained.
The field of mental health is varied and abundant, and so the terminology behind what kind of professional help is out there can get a bit confusing if you're seeking help for the first time.
For English-speakers in Israel, it gets even more muddy due to the inconsistency between professional licensing in mental health between Israel and other Anglo-countries such as the United States.
So here's a little bit of a breakdown:
A 'therapist,' or 'psychotherapist,' is a mental health professional who specializes in therapeutic treatment rooted in psychology to develop skills aimed to reduce emotional distress and cope with various life challenges. These professionals are distinguished by a degree and/or license and often the term "clinical" in front of their professional title: clinical psychologist, clinical mental health professional, clinical social worker.
Clinical Psychologist
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concerned with the treatment and cure of mental illness
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trained to administer / interpret cognitive & personality tests, diagnose mental illness, and conduct psycho-therapy
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recommended for clients with diagnoses or mental health concerns that heavily affect their ability to live a normal life
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Note: psychiatrists are trained to medicate.
Clinical Expressive
Arts Therapist
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concerned with the power of non-verbal expression to resolve trauma and process difficult emotions
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work rooted in expressive therapeutic intervention (art, movement, music, dance, theater, writing), without the use of drugs
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recommended for clients who have difficulty with verbal expression typical of talk therapy, such as children, trauma victims, autistic persons, elderly, as well as the average person with an affinity for creative expression over verbal communication
Clinical Mental
Health Counselor
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concerned with a more humanistic approach of prevention for the average person
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work rooted in therapeutic discussion and intervention, without the use of drugs
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recommended for the average person seeking to better understand their behavioral patterns, emotional states and cognitive influences, and to develop positive coping tools to navigate their emotional stressors
Spiritual Healer
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concerned with the channeling of energetic and spiritual elements to guide, rejuvenate and empower others
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work rooted in the connection of mind, body, soul and spirit
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recommended for people seeking a deeper self-connection in a spiritual sense, often leaning towards the concept of transcendence
Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
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concerned with the well-being of individuals and families within the context of relationships
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work rooted in therapeutic discussion and intervention, without the use of drugs
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recommended for clients seeking to address specific issues affecting the health and functioning of their family systems, romantic partnerships, or general relationships in their life
Life Coach
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concerned with guiding clients on matters revolving present-moment career and personal challenges, and encouraging them to envision and actualize their goals for their future
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work rooted in growth-oriented mindsets and the personal philosophy of the particular coach
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recommended for people who feel stuck in their will-power to create the future they envision for themselves through action steps rather than introspective therapeutic self-exploration
Clinical Social Worker
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concerned with the mental well-being of the people and the community and the betterment/alleviation of the conditions of those in need of help and welfare
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work rooted in social work to promote social change, cohesion, development and empowerment of the people and the community, particularly less represented and supported populations within the community
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recommended for clients seeking services emphasizing but not limited to mental health (including assistance in legal issues, connection to community services, and advocacy)
All of the above professionals within the wide-ranging field of mental health all intersect in their focus on understanding human behavior and promoting positive change within the scope of emotional, cognitive and mental wellness. Several can also inter-lap in training and therefore blur the strict lines between the professional titles - the field is fluid by nature.
The most important thing is to the find the right fit for YOU.
If you feel you can benefit from my services as a clinical mental health counselor and art therapist, I'd be more than happy to explore whether we are a good fit for your therapeutic journey. The first step is to reach out and contact me, and we'll take it from there.