הדס זהבי, M.S.W
Hadas Zahavi holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (M.S.W.) from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is a certified therapist and supervisor accredited by the Israeli Association for Couple and Family Therapy, and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) specialist certified by איט”ה. Hadas is a qualified supervisor for social workers and social work supervisors, a mediator, and a parental coordinator, with clinical training in addiction treatment from the Israeli Center for Addiction (ICA).
Throughout her extensive career at the Ministry of Welfare, Hadas has served in various roles including assessment and evaluation, service supervision, and policy development, particularly focusing on people with disabilities and their families. She specializes in working with families going through separation and divorce, including parent-child contact issues.
Currently, Hadas manages a private practice offering individual, couple, and family therapy and supervision, primarily utilizing a dynamic-focused therapeutic approach.
בועז כהן, M.A
Boaz Cohen is a certified family therapist specializing in the Narrative approach, holding a Master’s degree (M.A.) in Educational Counseling. He manages a private practice in Gush Etzion and provides training and supervision to therapeutic and educational teams across various settings. Boaz is the author of ” תלמידים מחפשים משמעות” (Pardes Publishing) and סיפור ומשפחה”” (Resling Publishing), which integrate insights from the fields of therapy, education, and family life.
Sarah Beth Solomont, M.A., SEP
Sarah Beth Solomont received her Master’s in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1997. Since making Aliyah in 2003, Sarah Beth has been using her creative gifts to facilitate psychological healing and deeper self-understanding through art, play, and other forms of self-expression. She has worked successfully with individuals and groups of all ages and has led professional training workshops in Expressive Arts Therapy for therapists. Sarah Beth is a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner and uses this specific trauma training to inform her work with clients and students.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist and Creative Therapeutic Group Facilitator, Sarah Beth supports the therapeutic needs of the community through her specialized expertise.
תאיר ווסרמן
From the beginning her professional journey, Ta’ir Wasserman has been passionate about bringing couples a true understanding of what a fulfilling intimate life can entail.
Ta’ir studied clinical psychology at the VU university in Amsterdam, and after moving to Israel, went on to receive her Kalla teacher and Balanit certificates from the Rabbinate of Israel. Since then she has continued working as both a marital and family therapist as well as a sexual health counselor. Ta’ir is a graduate of the post-master program in sexology at the Sexual Health Department (“Shesek”) of the Sheba hospital in Tel Hashomer. She serves the community by helping couples understand their intimacy and guides them towards a more understanding, intimate and satisfying relationship.
Aside from her practice, Ta’ir lectures groups of women and community workers on sexuality at the Path center, Hidabrut and other institutions. Ta’ir had also created the “Dollit” doll, used by therapists, hospital staff, and kalla-teachers in sex education and counselling.
Ta’ir Wasserman, her husband, and their seven children live in Petach Tikvah.
מרינה חזן
Marina Hazan is a social worker, therapist, and certified trainer in the IFS model, and leads international training programs on behalf of the American IFS Institute.
Marina has 25 years of experience in individual, couple, and family therapy, creating and facilitating workshops, courses, and training programs for mental health professionals. She specializes in trauma treatment, attachment issues, challenging relationships, life transitions, and more.
In 2008, while completing the Couples and Family Therapy Program at Tel Aviv University, Marina discovered the IFS model. She studied the model extensively in the United States and completed all levels with the model’s founder, Dr. Richard Schwartz.
The model has influenced Marina both personally and professionally in the deepest ways, and she is excited to share her knowledge, insights, and discoveries with others. Marina guides people with great clarity, confidence, compassion, and hope, believing that every successful journey begins with building a trustworthy and loving relationship within ourselves.
Chaya Sara Rabi
משה מאנהיים, L.C.S.W
משה, הוא בוגר אוניברסיטת וושינגטון בסנט לואיס (תואר ראשון) ובוגר-Virginia Commonwealth University לתואר שני בעבודה סוציאלית (MSW). בעל ניסיון רב של יותר מ-40 שנים בתחום הטיפול, כולל יותר מ-25 שנים במרכז הרפואי לילדים של אטלנטה כמטפל משפחתי במחלקה פסיכיאטרית רפואית לילדים, ובמרכז מרקוס לאוטיזם של CHOA, שם התמחה בעבודה עם משפחות עם ילדים בעלי לקויות בספקטרום האוטיסטי ואבחנות קשורות. הוא שימש כיועץ לתכנית בית החולים הפסיכיאטרי למרפאה של Emory, ומונה לסגל בית הספר לפסיכיאטריה של ילדים של Emory מ-1989 עד 1994. הוא כיהן כיושב ראש ועדת האתיקה של NASW-GA מ-2017 עד 2022, והרצה בקביעות בנושאים רבים כולל: אוטיזם; טיפול משפחתי; ואתיקה מקצועית. כיום מלמד במכון למשפחה של נווה ירושלים.
מיכאלה שור, M.S.W
Michaela Schur- clinical social worker (M.S.W) certified couple and family therapist and certified supervisor. Psychotherapist (Winnicott Center). Therapist for over 25 years. Works with emotion-centered and attachment-based methods (E.F.T., A.E.D.P.) as well as body-mind-centered therapy.
Owns a private clinic in Mazkeret-Batya. Professional instructor for teams in the Jerusalem Municipality and in the Department of Social Services in Mazkeret-Batya. Privately instructs and teaches a marriage preparation course in pre-military preparatory schools.
רחל פרש כהן, M.S.W
Rachel Parash Cohen, clinical social worker (M.S.W.), certified couple and family therapist and supervisor. Certified sex therapist
Is currently the Director of the “Mifgashim” Center – a center for couple, family, bereavement therapy, and parental coordination in Ma’ale Adumim. And supervises at the Shiluv Institute’s live observation course.
Married with 3 children. Born in Jerusalem. Her father is an eighth generation in Israel and her mother immigrated from Tunisia. Being the youngest child in her family allowed her to be an observer and essentially paved her way as a therapist before she even realized it.
מיכל שלו בן-נון, M.S.W
Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Certified Couple and Family Therapist
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) with a focus on direct practice from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Trained and certified in couple and family therapy at Shiluv Institute in Jerusalem and Shiluvim Institute in Givat Brenner
Currently working as a supervisor and lecturer at the Family Institute of Neve Yerushalayim, training therapists in psychotherapy, couple and family therapy. Works in private practice in Jerusalem – providing therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Previously worked at Talia Family Therapy Center in southern Jerusalem, Shalva organization for children with special needs, B’nei Brit youth village, and with at-risk youth in the US for 2 years.
“In my work, I am continually moved by the human capacity for healing through connecting to the body, emotions, and meaning – when done within the holding environment of a caring human relationship.”