Dr. Omer Leshem

I believe that behind every effective treatment lies strong trust and mutual respect between a client and a therapist. As I get to know my clients and learn about their lives and their concerns, it is important for me to establish together a safe and supportive environment. My collaborative approach is based predominantly on psychodynamic modalities and psychoanalytic theory. In other words, my goal in treatment is to co-create a safe enough environment for my clients to introspect, make connections between the past and the present, and gain a wider perspective on their difficulties.

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In my work, my warm and authentic stance helps me to build trust and curiosity with my clients. ​My goal is to help them heal past wounds by fostering a holding and caring attitude that nurtures hope and connectedness. I intend to go beyond symptom alleviation in sessions and to support my clients in a manner that helps them achieve greater independence, freedom, and playfulness.

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I typically provide long-term treatment that is open-ended and client-led. While my approach to treatment is explorative in nature, I often integrate structured and directive methods to help my patients regulate intense feelings and deepen their work. I realize that each therapeutic relationship is different and therefore I tailor my approach to therapy based on each client's individual needs. Together, we strive to develop deep self-understanding and to help them find richer and more flexible narratives about themselves that would better explain their experiences and interactions. 

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In my shared journey with my clients, I use my own subjective experience and personality in order to form honest connections. I do so by allowing myself to be genuine, warm, empathic, and playful. I found that this approach makes it easier for clients to find and express their own individual voices.