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We all get overwhelmed and new challenges can emerge, coping skills cease working, and new skills need developing. Therapy can help light the way. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, panic, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use, or other concerns, therapy can provide you with the tools to cope and thrive. I want to be there to support you during this process.

Successful therapy starts with the formation of the counselor-client bond. Therapy is a relationship where a private, supportive, and non-judgmental alliance is fostered. Psychic injuries, biological dispositions, familial and life experiences shape our present. The past affects how we relate to others and why we carry wounds into the present. New and old life events can lead to self-destructive coping. Therapy can equip you with strategies to manage anxiety, improve relationships, and feel more in control of your life. Symptoms and diagnosis need not define us. We can learn to appreciate life’s joy and successes.

Dr. Jack Borenstein is a Licensed Psychologist located in South Florida, originally from the New York metropolitan area. Dr. Borenstein obtained his Ph.D. from the Dept. of Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Columbia University. He also completed in a concentration in Latino Mental Health and Bilingual Counseling. With training in various clinical treatment modalities, he specializes in anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief and bilingual treatment.

I am trained as an educator teaching dialogue communication skills, emotional skills and social awareness for navigating a complex and diverse world. Becoming a therapist is my second career path, and this background has allowed me to engage with more of the depth of factors contributing to distress in people’s lives. I bring a wide-ranging approach to understanding the depth of harm and challenges in your life so that we can move towards thorough therapeutic solutions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned my degree from the University of Michigan in 2014. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, as well as those seeking greater fulfillment or a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. My approach to therapy is flexible and individualized—I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while tailoring our work to your unique needs, goals, and personal style.

I began my career in community mental health, which shaped my deep and ongoing commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and compassionate care.

Are you feeling alone and stuck in a transitional period in your life and that your mind is filled with negative thoughts directed towards yourself creating conflict or distance in your relationships with others? You are feeling hopeless and are having low energy, like you are about to give up? While you may not know the tools to help you, you do know what has not been working for you. Together we can build your own toolbox for you to help embrace control in your life.

I've had extensive experience with trauma in individuals from adolescence to late adulthood. I believe that trauma looks and feels different to every person. Two people experiencing the same event will have different outlooks and understandings of it. A traumatic event can take many forms. I want to help you pick up on where your thoughts, feelings and behaviors come from, even if you have never experienced “trauma".