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Online therapist

Mordechai Berkowitz

Focused, practical support for life and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LISW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Hebrew
Format
Online sessions

About Mordechai

Mordechai Berkowitz uses practical, person-centered methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, and life changes. He is a licensed independent social worker, LISW, who focuses on clear tools and steady support. Mordechai writes sessions in plain language and prioritizes straightforward problem solving.

He speaks English and Hebrew and practices from Ohio. Mordechai draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to help clients shift unhelpful thinking. He also uses motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.

Background and approach

Sessions often involve identifying small steps that make daily life easier. Parents and caregivers commonly find this hands-on style useful when routines or relationships feel strained. With nine years of experience, Mordechai works with people dealing with mood concerns, addiction-related struggles, and eating or body image issues.

He also supports those wrestling with grief, impulse control, and difficulties with communication or intimacy. He aims to reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of agency. Therapy sessions include practical skill building like coping techniques, planning, and communication practice.

He helps clients notice patterns, test new responses, and track progress between meetings. Mordechai frames work as collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. People who choose him can expect direct conversation and gradual goal-setting.

He emphasizes real-world changes that fit daily life. The focus is on making steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Mordechai commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT involves noticing thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on setting concrete goals and finding practical steps forward, which helps when routines or parenting demands feel overwhelming.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. That approach uses open conversation to explore values and build internal motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing eating habits. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust the plan as work progresses.

Online formats make sessions easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging offer flexibility for shorter check-ins, coaching, or follow-up between meetings. These options help people keep continuity of care while juggling work, parenting, and other obligations.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Mordechai works with stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. He also addresses addictions, eating and body image issues, grief, and intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centered approach with clear tools. Sessions focus on practical strategies like cognitive-behavioral techniques and short-term solution work.
What is his background and experience?
He has nine years of clinical experience and helps people manage mood disorders, impulsivity, and relationship or communication struggles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio as OH LISW I.2203700-SUPV.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English, Hebrew

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