Therapy in English in Modi'in
If you live in Modi’in, Maccabim-Re’ut or the surrounding area and want therapy in English, you have come to the right place. I am Bar Cohen, a psychotherapist trained in San Francisco, and I offer individual therapy for adults in English and in Hebrew. Many people find that some things can only really be said in their first language. Therapy should be a place where you do not have to translate yourself.
Who comes to therapy in English
I work with adults who grew up speaking English, with olim and long-term expats, with people from bilingual homes, and with anyone who simply feels more at home in English. People come with many kinds of questions: anxiety and stress, low mood, trauma, relationships and family dynamics, grief and loss, and life transitions.
Immigration deserves a special mention. Moving to a new country can be exciting and meaningful, and it can also bring loneliness, a sense of losing your footing, tension in the family, and the tiring work of building a life in a second language. These experiences are real and they are worth attention, even years after the move. See also life transitions.
How I work
My training is a Master’s degree (M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology) from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco. During my practicum I trained in Gestalt therapy at a clinic specializing in the method. I went on to complete the two-year training in Hakomi, a mindfulness-based, body-centered psychotherapy, and took a course in AEDP.
In practice this means we talk, and we also slow down. Gestalt invites a lively dialogue with the different parts of you, such as the critical part, the scared part, the part that knows how to love, and a curiosity about what is happening right now. Hakomi adds gentle mindful attention to the body: breath, tension, the small signals that often know something before our thoughts do. Together they help you get in touch with your authentic voice and widen your sense of choice.
My style is warm, intuitive and unhurried. You are welcome to come exactly as you are.
Practical details
Sessions take place in an accessible clinic in Modi’in; exact directions are sent after we are first in touch. Everything starts with a short, free introductory phone call, where you can tell me a little about what brings you and ask any questions you have.
I do not provide formal assessments or prescribe medication.
Frequently asked questions
Can we switch between English and Hebrew?
Yes. Many bilingual people move between languages depending on what they are talking about, and that is completely fine.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. You can come with a specific difficulty, a vague feeling that something is off, or simple curiosity about yourself.
Do you work with couples?
No, I offer individual therapy only. Your relationships are very welcome as a topic in your own sessions.
Do you see teenagers?
I work with adults only.
Get in touch
I would be glad to hear from you. Call or message 054-656-9895 for a free introductory call, or leave your details on the contact page.