Aviva Zahavi-Asa, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Certified Couple and Family Therapist and Supervisor
Certified Social Work Supervisor
(052) 8567977
e-mail: [email protected]
Certified Social Work Supervisor
(052) 8567977
e-mail: [email protected]
Employment/Professional Experience
2019-Present Supervisor for Individual, Couples and Family Therapy Supervisees
The Family Institute at Neve Yerushalayim, Jerusalem
Provide individual and group supervision on individual, couple and family therapy cases being treated by trainees in a couple and family therapy training program which is accredited by the Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy. Participate in weekly supervisory staff meetings.
2007-Present Individual, Couple and Family Therapist and Supervisor
Private Practice, Jerusalem and Efrat
Provide individual, couple and family therapy to Hebrew and English-speaking clients. Receive referrals from the Ministry of Defense. Provide treatment to children (dyadic or family therapy), adolescents (individual or family therapy) and adults (individual, couple or family therapy). Specializations include: 1) Complex trauma (C-PTSD), including domestic violence and emotional, physical and sexual abuse, including clients who have experienced childhood abuse, abused women and rape survivors. 2) Trauma of all types. 3) Chronic pain syndromes. 4) Learning disabilities and ADHD (individual, couple and family therapy when either a child, parent or spouse experiences these challenges). 5) Aliya difficulties. 6) At-risk teenagers. 7) Couples therapy at different stages of the couple/marital relationship. 8) Parenting, step-parenting and blended families. 9) Loss and grief. 10) Divorce. 11) Couples or families in which an individual has been diagnosed with OCD (systems work regarding the impact of OCD on the couple relationship or on parenting). Provide clinical supervision in individual, couples and family therapy to therapists or therapists in training.
2009–2021 Individual and Family Therapist/Supervisor
Ma’ane – Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Provided individual and family therapy to adolescents and their families and counseled parents of adolescents at a government clinic for at-risk youth and their families. Provided supervision to experienced social workers, family therapists and BSW and MSW students from Hebrew University. Participated in peer group supervision (including for CBT and EMDR) and professional training programs and made case presentations. Maintained contact with professionals outside of Ma’ane including: therapists, psychiatrists, school counselors, the social welfare system, the juvenile justice system, and community services for at-risk youth (i.e. Kiddum Noar).
2013-2020 Couple and Family Therapist and Supervisor
Machon Shiluv – Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
Provided couple and family therapy in Hebrew and English. Participated in the Child-Parent Psychotherapy Unit which provides dyadic and family therapy to families with young children (up to age 9). Supervised therapists who were in the process of becoming certified as couple and family therapists. Participated in peer group supervision. Facilitated workshop for parents on the topic of children with behavioral and cognitive inflexibility. Provided therapy to families who were referred by the Ministry of Defense (i.e. victims of terror). Maintained contact with professionals outside of Shiluv including: psychiatrists, therapists, the social welfare system, child protective services, the Ministry of Defense and community based organizations providing therapy (i.e. Hadassah, Meital). Assisted Shiluv with fundraising and organizational development.
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2015-2017 Clinical Social Worker/Family Therapist
Maccabi - Child Development Center, Efrat
Provide parental guidance on a freelance basis to parents whose children are receiving services via Maccabi Child Development Centers. Focus is on family dynamics, the child's specific challenges, and psycho-education with the parent regarding ADHD, a variety of disabilities, and the child's emotional difficulties. Maintain contact with Maccabi's occupational and speech therapists. Guidance to parents provided in Hebrew and English.
2005–2009 Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
The Family Institute at Neve Yerushalayim, Jerusalem
Provided individual, couples and family therapy to adolescents and adults in both Hebrew and English. Served on the Family Institute's Domestic Violence Unit and provided therapy to clients in which there was either current or past abuse. Received individual supervision and participated in group supervision and professional training programs.
2000-2015 Private English Tutor for Students with Special Needs
Tutored English to Hebrew and English speaking students of all ages with learning disabilities and attention difficulties.
1997-2000 Remedial Tutor for English and Hebrew
Merkaz Navon, Jerusalem
Tutored English and Hebrew to English and Hebrew speaking students of all ages with learning disabilities and ADHD. Remediation was based on innovative teaching methods and training provided by Merkaz Navon. Wrote articles in English on learning disabilities and ADHD.
1993-1997 Clinical Assessor for Special Education Students
Specialized Services/Department of Mental Health
Alameda County, California
Conducted clinical assessments and provided written evaluations on special education students, ages 5 – 19, with learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disturbances, developmental delays and neurological difficulties in order to assess their eligibility for free mental health services. Conducted class observations, parent and child interviews, and consulted with school and
psychological staff in order to recommend appropriate type of mental health services and educational settings for each student.
1992-1993 Program Coordinator for Foster Kids’ Support Groups
Eden Children’s Services, San Leandro, California
Managed all aspects of a joint pilot project coordinated through the Mental Health Department and the Department of Social Services. Conducted written assessments, provided diagnoses, and wrote treatment plans for children, ages 8 – 16, in foster care who participated in foster kids’ support groups. Provided short term therapy for group members, created curriculum for group meetings, provided guidance to foster families, and assisted in research and evaluation component of project.
1986-1990 Social Worker
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Marin, San Rafael, California
Provided written assessments on prospective volunteers and families after thorough interviews. Screened children and volunteers and carefully matched each child with a volunteer. Supervised matched caseload and counseled parents, children and volunteers. Provided counseling to families in times of crisis and reported cases of child abuse, substance abuse and neglect within
families. Conducted volunteer orientations, trainings and support groups. Participated in program development and implementation.
Internships
1985-1986 Social Work Intern
Learning Services of Northern California/Erikson School
San Francisco, California
Provided individual and group therapy, case management services, and career counseling for
students, ages 11-18, with learning disabilities and emotional disturbances in a non-public school setting. Provided guidance to parents, foster parents and relatives of students. Created, implemented, and evaluated educational component of intergenerational program and prepared accompanying manual.
1984-1985 Social Work Intern
Marin Abused Women’s Services/Second Step Program
San Rafael, California
Counseled abused women in a long-term residential program following their stay in a battered women’s shelter. Provided crisis intervention to clients as well as career guidance. Mediated disputes between program residents. Prepared and delivered case presentations. Interviewed and screened prospective program applicants.
Professional Achievements
2019 Certification as Couple and Family Therapy Supervisor
The Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy
2013 Certification as Supervisor of Social Work Students
The Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
2012 Certification as Couple and Family Therapist
The Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy
2008 Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
The Family Institute, Neve Yerushalayim College, Jerusalem
1989 Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of California
Education/Training
2020-Present EMDR Group Supervision
Facilitated by Dr. Keren Mintz-Malchi, Certified EMDR Supervsior and Trainer
2023 Online Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Training
The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, Beverly Hills, CA
2022 Online R-TEP (Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol) Training
EMDR Training Academy, Jerusalem
2022 Online Internal Family Systems (IFS) Training
Facilitated by Dr. Frank Anderson
2020 Course on Writings of Melanie Klein
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
2018 Part 2 of the Two-Part EMDR Therapy Basic Training
The EMDR Institute of Israel
2017 Part 1 of the Two-Part EMDR Therapy Basic Training
The EMDR Institute of Israel
2015-2016 Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Course
Machon Shiluv - Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
60-hour course focused on treating young children and their parents,
especially in cases in which there has been trauma or loss in the family.
2015-2016 ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Courses
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
ACT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy which incorporates mindfulness
strategies into its approach.
2014-2015 Couples and Family Therapy Supervision Courses
Machon Shiluv – Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
Participating in courses to meet the requirements of the Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy for certification as a couples and family therapy supervisor.
2012-2013 Social Work Supervision Course
The Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Participated in a course to become certified as a supervisor of BSW and MSW students.
2012 Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Course
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
A family therapy model designed to treat adolescent depression by
strengthening the attachment relationship between the parent and child.
2011-2013 Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy Courses
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Focusing is a process for helping your mind listen to the wisdom of your body.
2011-2012 Live Supervision in Couples and Family Therapy
Machon Shiluv - Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
Participated in live supervision to meet the requirements of the Israel
Association for Couple and Family Therapy for certification as a couples and
family therapist.
2010-2011 Course on Adolescent Development
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Focused on psycho-dynamic theories about adolescent development.
2009-2011 Advanced Training in Family Therapy
The Magid Institute, School of Psychotherapy, Family Therapy Track
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Participated in courses and group supervision to meet the requirements of the Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy for certification as a couples and family therapist.
2009-2010 Courses on Psycho-dynamic Theories
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Included articles by Freud, Winnicot, Klein, Kernberg and Kohut.
2005-2008 Training Program in Marriage and Family Therapy
The Family Institute, Neve Yerushalayim College, Jerusalem
Completed a two and a half year post-Masters clinical training program in marriage and family therapy which included: providing 350 hours of individual, couples and family therapy to clients; participation in individual and group supervision (including live supervision); and participation in training workshops
on a broad range of clinical issues.
1986-1989 Clinical Social Work License
The State of California
Requirements included: participation in professional training workshops; receiving individual supervision; accumulating 3,000 clinical hours; and passing written and oral licensing exams.
1984-1986 Master of Social Work
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
Studied in the clinical track of the master’s degree program.
1980-1984 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
Received U.C. Regents Scholarship. Awarded college honors.
Languages: English, mother tongue. Fluent in spoken and written Hebrew.
Employment/Professional Experience
2019-Present Supervisor for Individual, Couples and Family Therapy Supervisees
The Family Institute at Neve Yerushalayim, Jerusalem
Provide individual and group supervision on individual, couple and family therapy cases being treated by trainees in a couple and family therapy training program which is accredited by the Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy. Participate in weekly supervisory staff meetings.
2007-Present Individual, Couple and Family Therapist and Supervisor
Private Practice, Jerusalem and Efrat
Provide individual, couple and family therapy to Hebrew and English-speaking clients. Receive referrals from the Ministry of Defense. Provide treatment to children (dyadic or family therapy), adolescents (individual or family therapy) and adults (individual, couple or family therapy). Specializations include: 1) Complex trauma (C-PTSD), including domestic violence and emotional, physical and sexual abuse, including clients who have experienced childhood abuse, abused women and rape survivors. 2) Trauma of all types. 3) Chronic pain syndromes. 4) Learning disabilities and ADHD (individual, couple and family therapy when either a child, parent or spouse experiences these challenges). 5) Aliya difficulties. 6) At-risk teenagers. 7) Couples therapy at different stages of the couple/marital relationship. 8) Parenting, step-parenting and blended families. 9) Loss and grief. 10) Divorce. 11) Couples or families in which an individual has been diagnosed with OCD (systems work regarding the impact of OCD on the couple relationship or on parenting). Provide clinical supervision in individual, couples and family therapy to therapists or therapists in training.
2009–2021 Individual and Family Therapist/Supervisor
Ma’ane – Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Provided individual and family therapy to adolescents and their families and counseled parents of adolescents at a government clinic for at-risk youth and their families. Provided supervision to experienced social workers, family therapists and BSW and MSW students from Hebrew University. Participated in peer group supervision (including for CBT and EMDR) and professional training programs and made case presentations. Maintained contact with professionals outside of Ma’ane including: therapists, psychiatrists, school counselors, the social welfare system, the juvenile justice system, and community services for at-risk youth (i.e. Kiddum Noar).
2013-2020 Couple and Family Therapist and Supervisor
Machon Shiluv – Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
Provided couple and family therapy in Hebrew and English. Participated in the Child-Parent Psychotherapy Unit which provides dyadic and family therapy to families with young children (up to age 9). Supervised therapists who were in the process of becoming certified as couple and family therapists. Participated in peer group supervision. Facilitated workshop for parents on the topic of children with behavioral and cognitive inflexibility. Provided therapy to families who were referred by the Ministry of Defense (i.e. victims of terror). Maintained contact with professionals outside of Shiluv including: psychiatrists, therapists, the social welfare system, child protective services, the Ministry of Defense and community based organizations providing therapy (i.e. Hadassah, Meital). Assisted Shiluv with fundraising and organizational development.
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2015-2017 Clinical Social Worker/Family Therapist
Maccabi - Child Development Center, Efrat
Provide parental guidance on a freelance basis to parents whose children are receiving services via Maccabi Child Development Centers. Focus is on family dynamics, the child's specific challenges, and psycho-education with the parent regarding ADHD, a variety of disabilities, and the child's emotional difficulties. Maintain contact with Maccabi's occupational and speech therapists. Guidance to parents provided in Hebrew and English.
2005–2009 Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
The Family Institute at Neve Yerushalayim, Jerusalem
Provided individual, couples and family therapy to adolescents and adults in both Hebrew and English. Served on the Family Institute's Domestic Violence Unit and provided therapy to clients in which there was either current or past abuse. Received individual supervision and participated in group supervision and professional training programs.
2000-2015 Private English Tutor for Students with Special Needs
Tutored English to Hebrew and English speaking students of all ages with learning disabilities and attention difficulties.
1997-2000 Remedial Tutor for English and Hebrew
Merkaz Navon, Jerusalem
Tutored English and Hebrew to English and Hebrew speaking students of all ages with learning disabilities and ADHD. Remediation was based on innovative teaching methods and training provided by Merkaz Navon. Wrote articles in English on learning disabilities and ADHD.
1993-1997 Clinical Assessor for Special Education Students
Specialized Services/Department of Mental Health
Alameda County, California
Conducted clinical assessments and provided written evaluations on special education students, ages 5 – 19, with learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disturbances, developmental delays and neurological difficulties in order to assess their eligibility for free mental health services. Conducted class observations, parent and child interviews, and consulted with school and
psychological staff in order to recommend appropriate type of mental health services and educational settings for each student.
1992-1993 Program Coordinator for Foster Kids’ Support Groups
Eden Children’s Services, San Leandro, California
Managed all aspects of a joint pilot project coordinated through the Mental Health Department and the Department of Social Services. Conducted written assessments, provided diagnoses, and wrote treatment plans for children, ages 8 – 16, in foster care who participated in foster kids’ support groups. Provided short term therapy for group members, created curriculum for group meetings, provided guidance to foster families, and assisted in research and evaluation component of project.
1986-1990 Social Worker
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Marin, San Rafael, California
Provided written assessments on prospective volunteers and families after thorough interviews. Screened children and volunteers and carefully matched each child with a volunteer. Supervised matched caseload and counseled parents, children and volunteers. Provided counseling to families in times of crisis and reported cases of child abuse, substance abuse and neglect within
families. Conducted volunteer orientations, trainings and support groups. Participated in program development and implementation.
Internships
1985-1986 Social Work Intern
Learning Services of Northern California/Erikson School
San Francisco, California
Provided individual and group therapy, case management services, and career counseling for
students, ages 11-18, with learning disabilities and emotional disturbances in a non-public school setting. Provided guidance to parents, foster parents and relatives of students. Created, implemented, and evaluated educational component of intergenerational program and prepared accompanying manual.
1984-1985 Social Work Intern
Marin Abused Women’s Services/Second Step Program
San Rafael, California
Counseled abused women in a long-term residential program following their stay in a battered women’s shelter. Provided crisis intervention to clients as well as career guidance. Mediated disputes between program residents. Prepared and delivered case presentations. Interviewed and screened prospective program applicants.
Professional Achievements
2019 Certification as Couple and Family Therapy Supervisor
The Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy
2013 Certification as Supervisor of Social Work Students
The Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
2012 Certification as Couple and Family Therapist
The Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy
2008 Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
The Family Institute, Neve Yerushalayim College, Jerusalem
1989 Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of California
Education/Training
2020-Present EMDR Group Supervision
Facilitated by Dr. Keren Mintz-Malchi, Certified EMDR Supervsior and Trainer
2023 Online Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Training
The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, Beverly Hills, CA
2022 Online R-TEP (Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol) Training
EMDR Training Academy, Jerusalem
2022 Online Internal Family Systems (IFS) Training
Facilitated by Dr. Frank Anderson
2020 Course on Writings of Melanie Klein
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
2018 Part 2 of the Two-Part EMDR Therapy Basic Training
The EMDR Institute of Israel
2017 Part 1 of the Two-Part EMDR Therapy Basic Training
The EMDR Institute of Israel
2015-2016 Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Course
Machon Shiluv - Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
60-hour course focused on treating young children and their parents,
especially in cases in which there has been trauma or loss in the family.
2015-2016 ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Courses
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
ACT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy which incorporates mindfulness
strategies into its approach.
2014-2015 Couples and Family Therapy Supervision Courses
Machon Shiluv – Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
Participating in courses to meet the requirements of the Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy for certification as a couples and family therapy supervisor.
2012-2013 Social Work Supervision Course
The Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Participated in a course to become certified as a supervisor of BSW and MSW students.
2012 Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Course
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
A family therapy model designed to treat adolescent depression by
strengthening the attachment relationship between the parent and child.
2011-2013 Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy Courses
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Focusing is a process for helping your mind listen to the wisdom of your body.
2011-2012 Live Supervision in Couples and Family Therapy
Machon Shiluv - Center for Couples and Family Therapy, Jerusalem
Participated in live supervision to meet the requirements of the Israel
Association for Couple and Family Therapy for certification as a couples and
family therapist.
2010-2011 Course on Adolescent Development
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Focused on psycho-dynamic theories about adolescent development.
2009-2011 Advanced Training in Family Therapy
The Magid Institute, School of Psychotherapy, Family Therapy Track
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Participated in courses and group supervision to meet the requirements of the Israel Association for Couple and Family Therapy for certification as a couples and family therapist.
2009-2010 Courses on Psycho-dynamic Theories
Maane - Counseling Center for At-Risk Youth, Jerusalem Municipality
Included articles by Freud, Winnicot, Klein, Kernberg and Kohut.
2005-2008 Training Program in Marriage and Family Therapy
The Family Institute, Neve Yerushalayim College, Jerusalem
Completed a two and a half year post-Masters clinical training program in marriage and family therapy which included: providing 350 hours of individual, couples and family therapy to clients; participation in individual and group supervision (including live supervision); and participation in training workshops
on a broad range of clinical issues.
1986-1989 Clinical Social Work License
The State of California
Requirements included: participation in professional training workshops; receiving individual supervision; accumulating 3,000 clinical hours; and passing written and oral licensing exams.
1984-1986 Master of Social Work
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
Studied in the clinical track of the master’s degree program.
1980-1984 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
Received U.C. Regents Scholarship. Awarded college honors.
Languages: English, mother tongue. Fluent in spoken and written Hebrew.