Therapy for Orthodox Jewish Adults

For many adults in Orthodox Jewish communities, dating carries unique weight. Questions about attraction, compatibility, and long-term commitment often unfold within communal expectations, halachic considerations, family input, and personal values.

At times, the process can feel pressured, confusing, or emotionally intense. At other times, something may seem promising on paper — yet uncertain internally.

Therapy offers a private and thoughtful space to slow down and understand what is shaping your experience.

You may be seeking support because:

• You feel torn between strong chemistry and long-term compatibility.

• You are unsure how to interpret your attraction or lack of attraction.

• Dating has become discouraging or anxiety-provoking.

• You notice recurring patterns in who you feel drawn to.

• You are confused about the type of person to date.

• You want to make thoughtful, values-aligned decisions without reacting from fear, pressure, or urgency.

My work focuses on clarifying the psychological processes shaping your relationship decisions — including attraction patterns, attachment dynamics, emotional intensity, and earlier relational experiences — so you feel clearer and more confident in your choices.

In some cases, this includes distinguishing relational attraction from romantic fantasy or strong arousal patterns. In other cases, confusion may arise from mistaken expectations. The focus may also be on anxiety, avoidance, identity questions, or recurring dynamics that surface in dating.

The goal is clarity— not instruction, so that decisions feel stable and internally grounded.

While many clients I see are navigating dating and pre-marital questions, therapy may also address relational concerns that arise within marriage, including shifts in attraction, attachment stress, or emotional disconnection.

I approach this work with cultural awareness and respect for the complexities of Orthodox Jewish life, while maintaining a psychologically rigorous and developmentally grounded framework.

If you are seeking a steady space to examine dating or relationship questions within your community context, therapy can provide that support. If you would like to learn more, please feel free to request a consultation.