Resume
Education & Training:
2024- Present: M.A. in Dance/Movement Therapy, Ono Academic College (Practicum at Abarbanel Psychiatric Hospital)
2023 -2024- DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Ofek Institute.
2023-2021 - CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psagot Institute & The Open University.
2022-2021 - SE - Somatic Experiencing for treating trauma, stress, and anxiety (ITI), NATAL Tel Aviv
2021-2020 - Buddhist Psychology, Body-Mind Center
2020-2016 - Body Psychotherapy, Broshim Campus - PBA
1994-1997 - B.A. in Behavioral Sciences, The College of Management Academic Studies
*Additional Training: Dance studies, movement workshops, therapy and facilitation courses, emotional and sensory regulation, mindfulness, and visual arts.
* Pre-2013: Technological training including UX psychology and project management
Clinical Experience
2025 - Present: Clinical Practicum - Abarbanel Mental Health Center
Facilitating Dance/Movement Therapy and group sessions in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit, specializing in dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders)
2019 - Present: Psychotherapist in Private Practice, Tel Aviv
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Therapeutic Approach: Provide dynamic emotional therapy utilizing experiential and creative modalities that move beyond traditional talk therapy.
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Clinical Versatility: Dynamically adapt a diverse therapeutic toolkit to the client’s specific needs and emotional state. Seamlessly integrate structured methods such as CBT and DBT, with holistic and somatic approaches such as SE, Buddhist Psychology, Mindfulness, alongside movement, guided imagery, and creative arts.
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Areas of Focus: Trauma, panic and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, body image, identity exploration, values clarification, career transitions, chronic pain and injury crises, and emotional support for oncology patients.
2020 - 2023: Emotional Therapist for Children, Giborei Israel School.
Provided structured emotional therapy for children, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, to help young clients identify and shift behavioral and emotional patterns.
2019 - 2022: Emotional Therapist for Children and Youth, Gaya Center.
Provided emotional therapy utilizing creative approaches that integrate play therapy and sensory-motor experiences.
Specialized in treating challenges related to emotional and sensory regulation, as well as ADHD.
Teaching & Creative Work
2016 - 2026: Teaching and Creation in a Private Studio, Tel Aviv - Facilitates art workshops and classes focusing on interpersonal issues and personal emotional expression. Provides private lessons specializing in learning disabilities, ADHD, and sensory regulation for elementary-aged children, integrating play, art, and movement.
2016 - 2021: Teaching in Schools and Educational Centers - Developed and taught courses promoting creative thinking, movement, personal expression, and material exploration at the Amit Center for Gifted Children, Erika Landau Institute, Bavli/HaYovel School, Sachlav Center for Excellence, and various enrichment programs.
Volunteer Work
2016 - 2022: Pediatric Oncology at Dana Hospital (building machines in the "Toys From Trash" department), art and movement workshops at the Enosh Association, mentoring an elementary school child with integration and ADHD challenges, and establishing a community garden.
Technological Career (2000 - 2016)
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2015 - 2016: Digital Project Manager, Leumi Card.
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2011 - 2014: Startup Owner - Developed a wearable technology product designed to assist in distress situations.
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2010 - 2011: Medical Product Manager, Maccabi Healthcare Services.
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2003 - 2010: Project Manager & Digital UX, Tel Aviv Municipality.
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2000 - 2003: Programmer, El Al.
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1997 - 2000: Human Resources Recruitment.
Languages: Hebrew, English (Mother-tongue level), Basic Arabic