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Hiboorim Center - Orit Friedman

A certified couple and family therapist, psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and clinical social worker, specializes in guiding new Olim

Orit has extensive experience treating individuals, couples, and families navigating significant transitions and changes. Orit understands the unique challenges faced by new Olim and returning residents, including:

  • Child Education – Selecting appropriate educational frameworks and addressing language and cultural difficulties within the education system.
  • Cultural and Social Pressures – Bridging cultural gaps and developing effective interpersonal communication tools.
  • Strengthening Relationships – Providing couple and family therapy to address unique challenges experienced by new Olim.
  • Emotional Coping – Helping with anxiety, depression, homesickness, loneliness, and feelings of uncertainty.
  • Choosing a Place to Live – Assisting with deliberations regarding the best place to settle.
  • Security Concerns – Understanding the reality of the security situation, coping methods, tools to deal with anxiety, and communicating with children about these topics.

Orit offers 3 types of treatment for professional guidance and emotional support tailored to new Olim:

  • Personal Guidance – Emotional support, tools for handling difficulties, and strengthening self-efficacy.
  • Couple Therapy – Promoting healthy communication, conflict resolution, and strengthening the couple’s bond.
  • Family Therapy – Family consolidation, enhancing the sense of belonging, and addressing shared challenges.

Making Aliyah is a significant and complex process. Orit guides new Olim throughout their journey. She is available at every stage, from preparation for Aliyah to adjusting to life in Israel.

Contact info

Orit Friedman

15 Hamarva st., Binyamina
1 Masarik st., Tel Aviv

Phone: 052-9465647
e-mail: [email protected]