The Awareness Center, Inc.

The International Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Abuse/Assault

 


This Page is Under Construction


Mental Health Professionals Experienced Working with Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence

(Incest, Child Sexual Abuse, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Rape, Sexual Assault, Professional Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment)

The Awareness Center is in the process of updating our online, International Resource Guide For Jewish Survivors of Sexual Trauma (childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, marital rape, professional sexual misconduct, clergy sexual abuse, sexual harassment).  We are looking for professionals who are educated and experienced working with survivors for possible inclusion on site.


If you are interested or know someone who fits our criteria for inclusion, download our Questionnaire and return it to us with your CV.  Our resource guide will include various care providers; educators; professional and survivor organizations; holistic health professionals; rabbi’s and outreach workers; legal and medical professionals that work with and/or have experience with JEWISH SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA (including adults adolescents and children).  Please feel free to make copies of this form and share it others.  Filling out our resource guide questionnaire does NOT insure inclusion in our directory.  If you are a survivor and would like to recommend someone who has been helpful to you, contact us directly for more directions.

 

Disclaimer: Inclusion on The Awareness Center’s web page does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. Individuals must decide for themselves if the resources meet their own personal needs. The names listed are professionals suggested to us by Jewish survivors of sexual trauma who utilized their services.  If you are a survivor and want to suggest a mental health professional in your area who is experienced with the Jewish community, please send the contact information to us, along with your name and contact information.

 

United States - Nationwide

  1. Click here to find the closest rape crisis center in your community.


California

Lafatette

  1. A Steven Frankel, PhD

  2. (Experienced working with PTSD and Dissociation)

  3. 925-283-4800


Ojai

  1. Carolyn Braddock, MA, PC

  2. Braddock Body Process

  3. (Provides workshops on the Braddock Body Process for survivors, professional training and consultations/coaching.  Retreats for Intensives for individuals, couples and families)

  4. 805-640-3744


Santa Monica

  1. Rape Treatment Center

  2. 911 Rape.org

  3. UCLA Medical Center

  4. 1250 Sixteenth St.

  5. Santa Monica, CA 90404

  6. 310-319-4000


District of Columbia (Washington DC)


  2. Richard Chefetz, MD

  3. (Specializing in PTSD and Dissociative Disorders)

  4. 4612 49th St., NW

  5. Washington DC  20016

  6. 202-966-0224


  8. Christine Courtois, PhD

  9. (Specializing in PTSD and Dissociative Disorders)

  10. 3 Washington Circle, NW, Suite 206

  11. Washington DC 20037

  12. 202-955-5652


Georgia


Athens

  1. Rusti Klien, MSW, MFT, LCSW

  2. (Experienced working with PTSD and Dissociation and orthodox survivors)

  3. 706-369-0697

  4. Athens, GA


Illinois

Arlington Heights

  Northwest Action Against Rape

  1. (Experienced with all forms of sexual violence)

  2. 415 W. Golf Rd., Suite 47

  3. Arlington Heights, IL 60005

  4. 847-806-6526


Chicago

  Rape Victim Advocates

  1. (Rape Crisis Center)

  2. 180 N. Michigan Ave., Sutie 600

  3. Chicago, IL

  4. 312-443-9603


  1. Center for Contextual Change

  2. (Experienced working with survivors and sex addictions)

  3. 815 W. Van Buren

  4. Chicago, IL

  5. 847-676-4447, ext. 304


  7. Kate Fiellow, MSW, LCSW

  8. Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy

  9. (Experienced working with survivors of sexual trauma, eating disorders utilizing movement therapy, mindfulness meditation)

  10. 3322 N. Ashland Ave.

  11. Chicago, IL

  12. 773-525-3322


  14. John P. Harris, MSW, LCSW

  15. Web Page

  16. (Specializing in working with male survivors of sexual violence)

  17. 1636 N. Wells

  18. Chicago, IL  60614

  19. 312-306-95-3


  21. Howard Brown Memorial Clinic

  22. Services

  23. (Experienced working with Survivors of sexual violence who are gay, lesbian or transgender)

  24. 4025 N. Sheridan Rd.

  25. Chicago, IL  60613

  26. 773-388-1600


  28. Bruce Koff, MSW, LCSW

  29. Live Oak Chicago

  30. (Specializing in working with gay survivors of sexual violence)

  31. 1300 W. Belmont, Ste. 400

  32. Chicago, IL  60657

  33. 773-880-1314


  35. Shelly J. Korshak, MD

  36. (Specializing in working with survivors of sexual violence and also experienced with gay/lesbian issues)

  37. 30 N. Michigan

  38. Chicago, IL  60602

  39. 312-263-3110


  41. Jeff Levy, MSW, LCSW

  42. (Specializing in working with gay survivors of sexual trauma)

  43. Chicago, IL

  44. 773-880-1314


  1. Lee S. Schwartz, MD

  2. (Experience with sexual trauma)

  3. 150 E. Huron St., Suite 906

  4. Chicago, IL  60611

  5. 847-256-0576


  7. Jonathan Sherman, PhD

  8. Northwestern University - Eating Disorders Program

  9. (Specializing in working survivors of sexual trauma with eating disorders)

  10. Chicago, IL

  11. 312-695-2269


  13. Vivian Skolnick, PhD

  14. (Experience with sexual trauma and orthodox survivors of sex crimes)

  15. (West Rogers Park) Chicago, IL

  16. 773-338-3535


  18. Mara Tesler-Stein, PsyD

  19. Partners in Perinatal and Pediatric Consulting

  20. (Experienced working with orthodox survivors of sexual trauma.  Specializing in the emotional aspects of crisis in pregnancy, parenting, child development and family-centered care.  Author)

  21. E-Mail

  22. 4801 W. Peterson, Ste. 612

  23. Chicago, IL 60646

  24. 773-338-2980


Elmhurst

  1. Center for Contextual Change

  2. (Experienced working with survivors and sex addictions)

  3. 180 W. Park Ave.

  4. Elmhurst, IL

  5. 847-676-4447, ext. 304


Evanston

  1. Joan K. Raisner, MS

  2. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors)

  3. 810 Washington St.

  4. Evanston, IL 60202

  5. 847-475-7171


Frankfort

  1. Gail Roy, MA, ATR, LCPC

  2. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors (adults and children) Creative Arts Therapist)

  3. Frankfort, IL

  4. 815-469-4366


Highland Park

  1. Kathryn Schoenbrod, MD

  2. (Experienced working with PTSD, Dissociative disorders, and Domestic Violence)

  3. 16430 Old Deerfield Rd., Suite 209

  4. Highland Park, IL

  5. 847- 831-3020


Oak Park

  1. Richard Schwartz, PhD, LMFT

  2. Center for Self Leadership

  3. Internal Family Systems

  4. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors (adults and children)

  5. Frankfort, IL

  6. 708-383-2659


Rolling Meadows

  1. John Levitt, PhD

  2. Alternatives Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy

  3. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors with eating disorders and self-harm issues)

  4. 1831B  Hicks Rd.

  5. Rolling Meadows, IL  60008

  6. 847-991-9644


Skokie

  1. Mary Jo Barrett

  2. Center for Contextual Change

  3. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors both adults and children.  Also experienced with orthodox survivors)

  4. 9239 Gross Point Rd. , Ste. 300

  5. Skokie, IL 60077

  6. 847-676-4447


  8. Joel A. Falco, MA, LCSW

  9. Center for Contextual Change

  10. (Experienced working with sex addictions and sex offenders)

  11. 9239 Gross Point Rd. , Ste. 300

  12. Skokie, IL 60077

  13. 847-676-4447


Woodstock

  1. Laurieanne Chutis, MA, LCSW

  2. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors)

  3. 527 W. South St.

  4. Woodstock, IL 60098

  5. 815-338-9199



Maryland


Baltimore

  1. Baltimore Child Abuse Center

  2. (The designated center for coordinating and evaluating all cases of suspected sexual abuse of children in the Baltimore City jurisdiction. This includes forensic interviews, medical assessment, and therapy referrals. Open 9 am to 9 pm M-F.  They also do after hours urgent cases in coordination with the Baltimore Police Department.)

  3. 2300 N. Charles St.

  4. Baltimore, MD 21218

  5. 410-396-6147


  7. Denise Beckett, PhD

  8. (Offers group therapy for trauma survivors who are experiencing anxiety and depression)

  9. 3655A Old Court Rd., Suite 12

  10. Baltimore, MD 21208

  11. 410-484-3304


  13. Robert Benedek, PhD

  14. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors.  Also experienced with orthodox survivors)

  15. 15 Walker Ave.

  16. Baltimore, MD 21209

  17. 410-602-3805


  19. Sue Futeral, LCSW-C

  20. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors.  Also experienced with orthodox survivors)

  21. 7511 Slade Ave.

  22. Baltimore, MD 21208

  23. 410-580-1136


  25. Pro Bono Counseling Project of Maryland

  26. (Connects individuals who can’t afford counseling with private practice mental health providers who volunteer their services.  They hae some therapists who specialize working with PTSD)

  27. 410-323-5800


  29. Joy Silberg, PhD

  30. (Specializing in working with children who have experienced sexual abuse/assault Also has experienced working with the orthodox community)

  31. 7511 Slade Ave.

  32. Baltimore, MD 21208

  33. 410-580-1136


Lutherville

  1. Alfred Forrester, MD (Psychiatrist)

  2. 9515 Deerco Rd., Suite 1001

  3. Lutherville, MD 21093

  4. 410-453-0901


Owings Mills

  1. Eena Bass-Feld, MA, ATR-BC, LCPC

  2. Turn Around

  3. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors (Adults and Children).  Also experienced with orthodox survivors).  Also offers creative Arts therapy

  4. 10806 Reisterstown Rd., Suite 1-B

  5. Owings Mills, MD 21117

  6. 410-998-9520


  8. Wendy Hoffman, MSW, LCSW-C

  9. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors.  Also experienced with orthodox survivors).

  10. 10806 Reisterstown Rd., Suite 1-B

  11. Owings Mills, MD 21117

  12. 443-418-6151


Towson

  1. Howard Reznick, LCSW-C

  2. (Specializing in working with trauma survivors.  Also experienced with orthodox survivors).

  3. 28 Allegheny Ave. Ste. 1208

  4. Towson, MD 21204

  5. 410-825-8729


New York

Brooklyn

  1. CAMBA - Rape Crisis Services

  2. (All services are free and confidential.  Offers Crisis counseling through 24-hour hotline.  Free legal and medical advocacy. Information and referrals)

  3. 885 Flatbush Ave., 3rd Floor

  4. Brooklyn, NY 11226

  5. Office: 718-282-5575

  6. Hotline: 800-310-2249


  8. Gavriel Fagin, MSW, LCSW

  9. (Fluent in Hebrew and Yiddish.  Experienced working with both male and female survivors, including those who are orthodox)

  10. 441 Foster Ave.

  11. Brooklyn, NY

  12. 917-257-8626


  14. Dov Finkelstien, MSW, LCSW

  15. Sephardic Bikur Cholim

  16. (Experienced working with both male and female survivors, including those who are orthodox)

  17. 425 Kings Highway

  18. Brooklyn, NY  11223

  19. 718-787-1100


  21. Jenny Heinz, LCSW, BCD

  22. (Experienced with both male and female survivors, PTSD, dissociative disorders, orthodox survivors and survivors of clergy sexual abuse)

  23. 279 Central Ave.

  24. Brooklyn, NY  11221

  25. 212-362-0606


  27. Moshe Preiser, PhD

  28. (Experienced working with both male and female survivors, including those who are orthodox)

  29. Kings County Hospital

  30. Brooklyn, NY


  32. Esther Rabinowitz, PhD

  33. (Fluent in Hebrew and Yiddish.  Experienced working with both male and female survivors, including those who are orthodox)

  34. 441 Foster Ave.

  35. Brooklyn, NY

  36. 917-257-8626


Bronx

  1. Brad Foote, MD

  2. (Specializes in PTSD and Dissociations)

  3. 718-231-6964


Hewlett

  1. Michael Salamon, PhD

  2. Adult Developmental Center (ADC)

  3. (Experienced working with both male and female survivors, including those who are orthodox.  Also experienced with PTSD and Dissociations)

  4. 1728 Broadway

  5. Hewlett, NY  11557

  6. 516-596-0073


  8. Helen Hazan-Cohen, CSW, MAC, CASAC

  9. Adult Developmental Center (ADC)

  10. (Experienced working with adults adolescents and children, including those who are orthodox.  Also experienced with holocaust survivors, parents of sex offenders, eating disorders, self mutilation, chemical dependency and sex addictions)

  11. 1728 Broadway

  12. Hewlett, NY  11557

  13. 516-596-0073


New York City

  1. Michelle Friedman, MD

  2. Women’s Mental Health Consortium

  3. (Experienced with female orthodox survivors of sexual trauma)

  4. 205 West End Ave., Apt. 1A

  5. New York, NY 10023

  6. 718-231-6964


  8. Lisa Gilman, MSW, LCSW

  9. Psychotherapy Associates

  10. (Experienced with both male and female survivors, orthodox survivors, PTSD and dissociative disorders)

  11. 455 West 23rd St., Suite 1A

  12. New York, NY 10011

  13. 212-727-7591 or 516-625-8737


  1. Sarah Gundle, PsyD

  2. (Experienced with both male and female survivors, orthodox survivors, PTSD, dissociative disorders, addictions, eating disorders, self injury.  Sensitive to gay/lesbian issues and sexual identity issues)

  3. 455 West 23rd St., Suite 1A

  4. New York, NY 10011

  5. 212-727-7591 or 516-625-8737


  1. Jenny Heinz, LCSW, BCD

  2. (Experienced with both male and female survivors, PTSD, dissociative disorders, orthodox survivors and survivors of clergy sexual abuse)

  3. 325 W. 86th St.

  4. New York, NY

  5. 212-362-0606


  7. Donna Robin Lippman, MS

  8. Incest and Rape Recovery Center

  9. (Supports, vitalizes, organizes, and advocates for survivors of sexual abuse who seek healing in community.  Offers workshops and low-fee drop-in groups. Certified in the Rubenfeld Synergy Method®.)

  10. 212-598-4218


  12. Cheryl Seaman, MD

  13. Web Page

  14. (Experienced with PTSD, dissociative disorders)

  15. 286 Madison Ave., Penthouse Suite

  16. New York, NY  10017

  17. 917-687-8901


  19. Shielagh Shusta-Hochberg, PhD

  20. (Experienced with PTSD, dissociative disorders)

  21. 113 University Place

  22. New York, NY  10003

  23. 212-777-0775


Pleasantville

  1. Cheryl Seaman, MD

  2. Web Page

  3. (Experienced with PTSD, dissociative disorders)

  4. 110 Washington Ave.

  5. Pleasantville, NY  10570

  6. 917-687-8901


Rosyln

  1. Lisa Gilman, MSW, LCSW

  2. Psychotherapy Associates

  3. (Experienced with both male and female survivors, orthodox survivors, PTSD and dissociative disorders)

  4. Rosyln Heights, NY 11577

  5. 212-727-7591 or 516-625-8737


Texas

Dallas

  1. Ariella Goldstein, MSW, LCSW - Clinical Director

  2. Jewish Family Services

  3. (Experienced with both male and female survivors, orthodox survivors, PTSD and dissociative disorders)

  4. 5402 Arapaho Rd.

  5. Dallas, TX 75248

  6. 972-437-9950


Virginia

Fairfax

  1. Nicole Jalazo, MSW, LCSW

  2. Creative Therapy Associates, LLC

  3. (Experienced with both adults and children who have experienced sexual trauma)

  4. 10339-A Democracy Lane

  5. Fairfax, VA 22030

  6. 703-591-3377


Falls Church

  1. Joan Turkus, PhD

  2. (Experienced with PTSD and Dissociative Disorders)

  3. 200 Little Falls St.

  4. Falls Church, VA  22046

  5. 703-532-4200


Williamsburg

  1. Sarah Krakauer, LCP

  2. 333 Mclaws Circle, Suite 1

  3. Williamsburg, VA 23185

  4. (Experienced with PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, and orthodox survivors of sexual trauma)

  5. 757-220-4943


Wisconsin




International



Argentina

Buenos Aires

  1. Sandra Baita, MA

  2. (Experienced working with abused children )

  3. 54-11-4702-4517



Canada

British Columbia

  1. Victoria

  2.     Sandra Wieland, PhD

  3.       (Experienced working with children and adolescents with PTSD and    

  4.        Dissociative Disorders )

  5.       250-380-9924



Israel

General

  1. The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel

  2. (Offers Rape Crisis Hotlines, Groups, Legal Advocacy, Victim-Witness Programs.  Also has experience working with orthodox survivors )

  3. Rape Crisis Hotline for Women:  1202       

  4. Rape Crisis Hotline For Men: 1203

  5. English    Hebrew


  1. Israel Association for Child Protection (ELI)

  2. (Child Abuse Hotline, Educational programs on child abuse prevention and awareness, Offers individual and group counseling for survivors and family member.  Also offers services for adolescent sex offenders. )

  3. 1-800-22-3966 hotline@eli.org.il

  4. English       Hebrew 


  6. Rape Hotline for Religious Men

  7. (Offers referrals for orthodox male survivors of sexual violence )

  8. 02-532-8000 Evenings.  At other times leave a message. 


DN Emek Bet Shean

  1. Frances R. Yoeli, MFT, LCSW

  2. (Experienced working with adults with PTSD and Dissociation, Uses EMDR)

  3. DN Emek Bet Shean, Israel

  4. 972-50-529-9982


Jerusalem

  1. Shalom Atlas, MSW

  2. (Experienced with orthodox survivors of sexual violence)

  3. E-Mail

  4. 19/5 Sderot Ein Tzurim

  5. 93 393 Jerusalem, Israel

  6. Office: 02-671-19488

  7. Cell: 050-6654881


  1. Danny Brom, PhD

  2. The Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma

  3. (fluent in English and Hebrew.  Experienced working with adults with PTSD and Dissociation.  Experience with orthodox survivors)

  4. 59 Shemaryahu Levin St.  (corner Meir Avne St.)

  5. Kirat Yovel, Jerusalem, Israel

  6. 972-2-644-9666


  1. Tamar Cohen, BSW, MSW, Ed.D

  2. (Experienced with female survivors of sexual violence - adults/children and non-offending parents. Offers individual and group therapy)

  3. E-Mail

  4. 18 Shteinberg St.

  5. Ramat Motza, Jerusalem, Israel 96771

  6. Office: 912-02-5345349


  1. Debbie Gross

  2. Crisis Center for Religious Women

  3. (Experienced with domestic violence in the orthodox world.)

  4. P.O. Box 10207

  5. Jerusalem, Israel 91101

  6. 24 hour hotline:  02-6730002 

  7. Beeper services:  03-6106666 # 23912 


Ramat Gan

  1. David Ribner, PhD

  2. (Experienced with orthodox survivors of sexual violence)

  3. Bar-Ilan University, School of Social Work

  4. Ramat Gan, Israel 52900

  5. 973-3-531-8183


Tel Aviv

  1. Bonnie Simone, MSW

  2. (Experienced with orthodox survivors of sexual violence, also with PTSD and Dissociation)

  3. Bar-Ilan University, School of Social Work

  4. Tel Aviv

  5. 973-3-605-1775