Michla Ekstein

I work with clients seeking therapeutic support regarding religious identity that intersects with gender, sexuality, and relationship issues. I utilize various methods to provide my clients with strategies and tools for understanding their core sense of self, particularly within their relational or social environments. I approach therapy with an aim of creating a safe and supportive space for non-judgmental and reflective growth. I feel that successful therapy involves bridging gaps in the understanding of our individual or relational identities, whether they be religious, cultural, sexual, gender-related, and larger communities. I have specific training in various therapeutic modalities, including couples therapy, psychoanalysis, CBT, and motivational interviewing. I have experience working with members of the Chassidic/Hassidic community, specifically related to issues of identity and romantic, social, and familial relationships. I also offer therapy in Yiddish, if needed. I offer a