Individual Therapy - Jewish Track

Conditions We Address in One on One Therapy

Trauma & PTSDProcessing past experiences that continue to affect your daily life, relationships, and sense of safety

Anxiety DisordersGeneralized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias

DepressionMajor depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and situational depression

Grief & LossProcessing the death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, or other significant life changes

Substance UseAddressing the root causes of substance use and building sustainable recovery

Burnout & Compassion FatigueEspecially for first responders, teachers, and healthcare workers

Relationship IssuesCodependency, boundary-setting, communication patterns, and attachment wounds

Life TransitionsCareer changes, motherhood, divorce, retirement, and identity exploration

The Things You Can't Say Out Loud at Home

Some of what you're carrying doesn't have a safe place to land. Not at the Shabbos table, not with your sister, not with the rebbetzin who means well but doesn't have clinical training.

Individual therapy gives you a room where the thing you've never said out loud can exist without consequences.

Your therapist isn't part of your community. She doesn't know your mother in law. She's not going to run into you at the grocery store and give you a look. That separation matters, and it's by design.

The clinical issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, are the same ones treated in any therapy office.

The difference is that your therapist already understands the specific pressures that made it so hard to walk through the door in the first place.

Clinical Methods Your Therapist May Use

Your therapist will select and integrate evidence-based modalities based on your unique needs:

EMDRHighly effective for trauma and PTSD — reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Restructures negative thought patterns driving anxiety and depression

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Builds emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)Specifically designed for PTSD recovery

Prolonged Exposure TherapyGradual, safe confrontation of trauma-related memories and situations

Motivational InterviewingResolving ambivalence and building intrinsic motivation for change

Psychodynamic TherapyExploring unconscious patterns and early life experiences that shape current behavior

Individual therapy can also be combined with our Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, equine-assisted therapy, holistic therapies, and family therapy for a comprehensive treatment experience.

Therapy That Doesn't Require You to Abandon Anything

Evidence based treatment and religious life aren't in conflict.

CBT doesn't ask you to stop keeping Shabbos.

EMDR doesn't require you to reject your upbringing.

DBT skills work whether you're using them in a boardroom or at a family simcha that's triggering every anxiety response you have.

Your therapist integrates these modalities with an understanding of where your faith fits in your life, whether it's a source of strength, a source of pain, or something complicated that's both.

Nothing gets dismissed, and nothing gets imposed.

The clinical work stays clinical, and your relationship with observance stays yours.

Your First Appointment

Your first session is a comprehensive intake assessment lasting approximately 60 minutes. Your therapist will:

Review your history — mental health, medical, family, and substance use

Discuss your current symptoms and what brought you to therapy

Explore your goals — what does healing look like for you?

Begin building a personalized treatment plan

Answer any questions you have about the process

There's no pressure to share everything in the first session. Trust is built over time, and your therapist will meet you exactly where you are.

Privacy Is Built Into the Process

Confidentiality isn't just a legal requirement.

It's the foundation of why this works.

Your intake, your records, your attendance are all protected under HIPAA.

Nobody from your community, your family, or your shul will know you're here unless you choose to tell them.

If you need to schedule around community events or avoid certain times when someone might see you near the office, your therapist will work with you on that.

These aren't unusual requests.

They're standard practice for the women we work with.

Scheduling and Logistics

Session Length	50–60 minutes
Frequency	Weekly (recommended), biweekly available
Availability	Monday–Sunday, 9 AM – 9 PM
Format	In-person at our Fort Lauderdale office
Insurance	Most major plans accepted — call for verification

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my therapist understand frum family dynamics without me having to explain everything?

Yes. Our therapists have direct experience working with observant Jewish women and are familiar with the family structures, community expectations, and cultural pressures that affect your mental health.

You won't spend sessions educating your therapist.

Can I schedule sessions around Shabbos and yom tov?

Absolutely. Sessions are available Sunday through Friday with scheduling flexibility around Shabbos preparation and Jewish holidays.

Is everything I say in therapy truly confidential?

Yes. Individual therapy is protected by HIPAA.

We do not share any information with family members, community members, or anyone else without your explicit written consent.

You deserve a space where you can be fully yourself — without judgment, without pretense, without the weight of everyone else's expectations. That space is waiting for you at IKANN Wellness.

📞 (786) 504-7626 📧 office@ikannwellness.com

2901 Stirling Rd, Suite 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 — Open 7 Days, 9 AM – 9 PM

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