ABOUT GAVRIEL

​Initially, I received rabbinical ordination, which helped me lead a community for several years as a Chabad shaliach. This opportunity exposed me to individuals' and couples' issues long before I trained as a therapist. Seeing the need to improve my ability to help people, I joined an NLP life coaching and 12-step course, gaining over 300 hours of training and certification. However, as I encountered more severe family issues, I realized I needed a deeper therapeutic understanding.

Encouraged to further my education, I enrolled in a Marriage and Family Therapy clinical master's degree program specializing in couples therapy and complex trauma. This intensive training kept me busy for the next five years, after which I became a staff therapist at the Family Institute of Neve Yerushalayim, continued my training in the sexual abuse unit, and started my practice.

I often find my clients interested in therapy supplemented with Jewish spirituality, where my rabbinical education and experience are valued and appreciated. I use my understanding of the Torah with discretion, always respecting others' spiritual perspectives and values to facilitate a more comprehensive and wholesome form of therapy.

My life has led me through different sectors, from the Midwest to the eastern United States and Israel. I've been part of diverse communities, including Litvish, non-observant, Da'ati Leumi, Breslev, and Chabad. I've had the privilege of working with individuals from non-Jewish, Jewish, non-observant, observant, and Chareidi backgrounds.

This exposure has given me a deep appreciation and non-judgmental acceptance, understanding that we are all Hashem's children on a unique journey. Each of us has a mission that only our specific soul's energy and vitality can achieve through our interaction with this world. Sometimes, we need help to travel this road, and that's okay.

I enjoy meeting new people and would love to hear from you—leave a comment. Thank you for being part of this journey😌. 

If you're seeking support or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's explore if we're a good fit to work together and take the next step toward your healing and growth. Together, we can navigate this path to a more fulfilling and balanced life 🌱💖.