"Instead of moving on let's move IN."
Avi Gelfand
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Avi Gelfand, hailing from the neighborhood of Far Rockaway, NY, is a dedicated student pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Social Work at Touro College’s School of Social Work. Currently residing in the heart of Jerusalem with his loving wife and two children, Avi is passionate about fostering a nurturing environment for personal growth and healing.

Driven by a profound commitment to his client’s well-being, Avi is eager to embark on his journey as a therapist. He strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can freely share and explore their experiences. With a heartfelt aspiration to learn and evolve alongside his clients, Avi aims to cultivate an atmosphere of trust and empathy, supporting each person’s unique path to healing and self-discovery.

Avi Gelfand, hailing from the neighborhood of Far Rockaway, NY, is a dedicated student pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Social Work at Touro College’s School of Social Work. Currently residing in the heart of Jerusalem with his loving wife and two children, Avi is passionate about fostering a nurturing environment for personal growth and healing.

Driven by a profound commitment to his client’s well-being, Avi is eager to embark on his journey as a therapist. He strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can freely share and explore their experiences. With a heartfelt aspiration to learn and evolve alongside his clients, Avi aims to cultivate an atmosphere of trust and empathy, supporting each person’s unique path to healing and self-discovery.

ABOUT AVI

Specialties

Anxiety

Conquer your fears

Depression

Live with happiness

Relationships

Strive to be closer

Certification & Training


• Bachelors in Applied Human Nutrition, Minor in Child Studies (University of Guelph, 1986) • Bachelors of Education (University of Toronto, 1991) • Masters in Clinical Sociology (University of North West Texas, 2006) • The Family Institute of Neve Yerushalayim (2006-2008) • Internal Family Systems • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Gottman Method Couples’s Therapy (Levels1-3) • EMDR (Levels 1 & 2 for Adults) • EMDR (Levels 1 & 2 for Children) • Trauma Recovery • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Levels 1 & 2) • Narrative Therapy • Family Systems Therapy • Schema Therapy • Postpartum Treatment • Conflict Resolution • Sexual Dysfunctions in Couples