Tzipora Friedman is a dedicated Clinical Intern who possesses a strong, innate capacity for empathy and deep human connection. She is fundamentally driven by a profound care for people and a genuine interest in their unique life narratives. Supporting others through challenging life circumstances has always felt natural to her, and this intrinsic motivation is what firmly directed her toward the mental health field. She is currently advancing her clinical knowledge as a committed student at Touro College, actively pursuing the comprehensive training required for professional practice.

Tzipora’s foundational therapeutic philosophy centers on creating a truly welcoming, judgment-free space. She understands that the environment of therapy is paramount to healing, and she strives to ensure every client feels authentically heard, understood, and supported. Her professional approach emphasizes collaboration, viewing clients as the experts of their own lives while she acts as a supportive guide. She is committed to standing alongside clients as they navigate internal and external obstacles, working diligently toward achieving personal growth and meaningful, sustained healing.

As an emerging clinician, Tzipora has specific professional goals focused on integrating specialized, powerful modalities into her practice. She has a deep clinical interest in Play Therapy, recognizing its profound capacity to allow children and younger clients to process complex emotions and experiences through their natural language of play. Additionally, Tzipora is drawn to the power of Narrative Therapy, which aligns perfectly with her respect for individual stories. She seeks to help clients examine, re-author, and liberate themselves from problem-saturated narratives, enabling them to construct new, more empowering personal identities and futures. She is dedicated to the continuous development of her clinical skills and theoretical knowledge at Touro College, aiming to serve her clients with competence, ethical grounding, and unwavering compassion.