Aviva Stavsky-Benor

Whether working with adolescents, adults, or couples I aim to provide a warm, non-judgmental environment in which my patients can examine the challenges that have emerged in their lives and explore barriers to meaningful change. I utilize an integrative approach that combines insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions informed by Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment, Relational and Psychodynamic modalities. My couples work draws from Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy models.

I view the therapeutic alliance as a critical agent of change in psychotherapy. With sincerity, humor, candor and compassion, I collaborate with patients to clarify their therapeutic goals, cultivate greater insight into the impact of past experiences on present day functioning, identify and modify maladaptive patterns, and improve quality of life.

I take particular interest in understanding all aspects of my patients' identities through their own lens in order to facilitate increased insight, foster a sense of curiosity, and promote a robust sense of self-efficacy and empowerment.