A nice, patient, experienced psychiatrist.
Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sleep Disturbances
Tel Aviv and Gush Dan, Central Region, Netanya, Sharon Region, Southern Region, Online Therapist
My approach is holistic and patient, non-judgmental, accessible, and down-to-earth, advocating for minimal medication and the use of the most innovative and effective techniques. I believe in a practical approach aimed at improving the patients quality of life, striving to address the root cause and see the psychiatrist as a consultant, guide, and partner in the journey. Psychedelics friendly.
Graduate of Tel Aviv University, a board-certified senior specialist in adult psychiatry, graduate in pharmacology from the University of Oxford. Former senior physician at the Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov), affiliated with Tel Aviv University.
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