Lena has been practicing psychotherapy for two decades. She brings to each session wisdom and experience. Lena knows that coming to therapy can be scary. She also knows that therapy can be so rewarding. She salutes her clients’ courage to walk in through the door of her therapy room. Once inside, she and her clients work together. The work might include the healing of past traumas; the grief of what to is today; the ability to gain new insight and a different perspective. The work is as unique as the client. Flexible and creative with many tools at her disposal, Lena’s sessions are tailor-made for each of her clients.

The strength of the therapeutic relationship is so important to Lena. While she has many skills and has attended numerous trainings, it is Lena’s ability to approach a person with an open, curious, empathetic stance that creates safety. And in this safe, non-threatening environment real change and healing can occur for any client who comes to see Lena.

Lena enjoys working with all her clients. She guides couples to develop healthier and satisfying emotional and physical relationships. Lena helps her clients overcome emotional eating. She provides a safe place to heal from trauma. Lena joins clients on their journey through grief . Clients report leaving sessions feeling lighter and calmer then when they come it. They also say how quickly they feel understood and supported. Lena remembers those important details in each of her client’s lives. All of this builds a strong and rich therapeutic relationship.

In 2009, Lena founded The Place , The Jerusalem Centre for Emotional Wellbeing. With her team, Lena has built a haven for mental health growth and recovery. The Place’s ability to reach out to both individuals and the community is a source of pride for Lena. Community involvement is important to Lena. She serves as a volunteer facilitator for the Family Connections program of the National Educational Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder. As a creative individual, Lena is involved with Act Out Change, A Playback Theatre Troupe for Women as both an actor and a producer. Playback Theatre offers a unique therapeutic experience for its audience. Since 2011, Lena also has been running a support group for women whose husbands are emotionally challenged. Lena finds many ways to support people.

Lena received her Bachelors in Applied Human Nutrition, with a minor in Child Studies, from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada in 1986 and her Bachelors of Education from the University of Toronto in 1991. Her strong science background helps her quickly understand clients underlying medical conditions. She completed her Masters in Clinical Sociology from the University of North West Texas as a foreign student in 2006. Lena trained intensively at the Family Institute on the campus of Neve Yerushalym (2006-2008). Lena is constantly training , updating, and refining her skills. She feels this keeps her therapy alive and fresh. Lena works both in English and Hebrew.

Lena has received training in Internal Family Systems; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Gottman Method Couples’s Therapy (Levels1-3); EMDR (Levels 1&2 for 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;, Post-Partum Treatment; Conflict Resolution;, Sexual Dysfunctions in Couples.