Mrs. Esther Flax

Training in Addiction and/or Lust Addiction

I began as a kallah teacher and saw the need for more qualified therapists in our community so I trained as a counselor and began working with couples and individuals. After a few years I branched out into CBT and had a lot of success helping people with anxiety, OCD, especially OCD with Mitsvos and depression. I then trained in addictions counseling and have successfully helped addicts and spouses of addicts in their recovery from addiction.

Clinical Experience with Orthodox Community

I live in Beitar and work mainly with the Orthodox community

Certifications & Degrees

  • CASAP license from the ICBAP (Israel branch of the IC&RC)
  • William Glasser Institute Certification in Reality Therapy
  • Intervention Model

    I mainly work with sex and internet addiction although I do work with people addicted to drugs, alcohol or food as well. I believe very strongly in the 12 step model and coach people through the difficult process alongside the relevant 12 step group that they attend. I also use various CBT methods, including REBT to help the client reframe and be able to rebuild a life shattered by addiction. This work is very rewarding as I feel I am taking a client from the depths of despair to the heights of hope and to the ability to live a constructive, happy life.      

    Client types

    • Men
    • Women
    • Couples
    • Spouses of Addicts

    Medium/s of Interaction with Clients

    • Face to Face
    • Live Group Therapy
    • Phone Group Therapy

    Normal Fee per session

    200 NIS or $55

    Accepting new clients?

    Yes

    Recommendations

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