Sofiya Valshonok

My name is Sofiya Valshonok, a psychotherapist specializing in CBT for adults, teenagers, and children, trauma therapy using EMDR, couples & sex therapy.

I believe in creating a focused, effective, and personalized therapeutic process. My approach includes developing a clear treatment plan with well-defined goals, so you can track your progress throughout therapy.

As part of the process, I provide practical exercises and tools for you to apply between sessions, helping to reinforce what we work on together. I integrate mind-body techniques, recognizing their inseparable connection. This holistic approach enhances treatment effectiveness for anxiety, trauma, and anger management.

My goal is not only to help you cope with current challenges but also to equip you with practical tools for independent use, ensuring you gain confidence and control over future situations without reliance on therapy.

I work with a wide range of psychological challenges and complex conditions.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
I utilize various techniques and protocols, including:

• Flash Protocol
• Resource Tapping
• ISP (Immediate Stabilization Procedure)

EMDR can help with:
• Recent trauma and PTSD, as well as complex childhood trauma (CPTSD)
• Sexual trauma, including assault and abuse
• Phobias and anxiety disorders
• Addictions
• Dissociation and depersonalization

Couples & Sex Therapy
I incorporate various therapeutic approaches, including:
• EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
• CBT for Couples
• Gottman Therapy
• Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

Couples and sex therapy can address issues such as:
• Communication difficulties in relationships
• Recurring conflicts and arguments
• Emotional disconnection and relationship burnout
• Infidelity and rebuilding trust
• Jealousy and insecurity in relationships
• Lack of intimacy and emotional distance
• Differences in expectations and relationship goals
• Disagreements on parenting styles
• Coping with family crises
• Mismatched levels of sexual desire and intimacy frequency
• Sexual dysfunction (such as low libido, pain during intercourse, erectile dysfunction, or difficulty reaching orgasm)
• Overcoming past sexual trauma affecting the relationship
• Strengthening emotional and physical intimacy
• Navigating major relationship transitions (such as parenthood, relocation, or temporary separation)
• Developing awareness and understanding of each partner’s emotional and sexual needs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT can effectively treat a variety of conditions, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders (including health anxiety, social anxiety)
• Phobias (such as claustrophobia, fear of public speaking, fear of needles, heights, animals, flying)
• OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
• Procrastination
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Social difficulties
• Challenges in finding and maintaining relationships
• ADHD in both children and adults
• Low self-esteem and self-image issues
• Sleep problems (insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, nightmares)
• Anger management and emotional outbursts
• Chronic pain and stress accumulation
• Coping with academic (exams, tests) or workplace stress
• Addictions (including screen addiction, alcohol, or substance abuse)
• Interpersonal conflicts at home and in the workplace
• Lack of confidence in personal or professional settings

Sessions are available in my clinic in Herzliya or online via Zoom.

• CBT Studies – The Yanar Institute, Jerusalem, in collaboration with the Open University, the Ministry of Education, and the Association of Family Counselors and Therapists
• Gestalt Therapy Studies – Gestalt Institute, Moscow
• EFT Couples Therapy Course
• Advanced Training in Complex Trauma Therapy
• Mindfulness Training Course
• Flash Therapy Course (EMDR)
• Immediate Stabilization Model Course (EMDR)
• Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (LLB & LLM)
• Nonviolent Communication Course (NVC)

• Private practice in Herzliya, working with children, adults, and couples.
• Leading support groups, empowerment workshops, and social skills development programs.

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