Mordechai Berkowitz

Mordechai Berkowitz is a licensed independent social worker who uses a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood issues, and problems with self-esteem. Mordechai also supports clients facing isolation and difficult life transitions.

He draws on practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to everyday coping skills and clearer communication. Mordechai brings nine years of clinical experience in Ohio to his work.

He often helps people dealing with addiction-related concerns, eating and food issues, and struggles around intimacy. Caregiver stress, abandonment wounds, and impulse-related problems are also areas he addresses. He uses straightforward strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Mordechai is comfortable addressing topics related to sexuality, non-monogamy, and recovery from process or substance addictions. He works with people who are searching for life purpose or coping after loss. His style is practical and respectful, focusing on small steps that lead to change.

Sessions can be conducted in English or Hebrew. He accepts international clients and aims to create an environment where people feel understood and able to try new ways of handling problems.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s lead to build understanding and trust. This approach helps clarify what matters most and guides practical next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple experiments and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address patterns like compulsions or unhelpful thinking.

Motivational Interviewing aims to help people find their own reasons to change. It’s useful for addiction-related concerns and for anyone feeling stuck about making shifts in behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Specific session formats were not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations. These practical benefits often help people stay consistent with therapy and apply what they learn between sessions.