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Mordechai Berkowitz

Compassionate, practical therapy rooted in CBT

LISW Ohio

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Hebrew
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About Mordechai

Mordechai Berkowitz is an Ohio-licensed therapist (LISW) who blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help people navigate challenging life circumstances.

Background and approach

He emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside collaborative listening to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping skills for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and issues around eating and self-esteem. His nine years of clinical work inform a pragmatic approach that balances empathy with structured strategies.

He routinely supports clients facing transitions, grief, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting stress, and he brings specific attention to topics such as abandonment, caregiver strain, impulsivity, and process addictions. Mordechai also addresses communication problems, control struggles, and questions of life purpose while attending to obsessive-compulsive patterns and mood disorders.

Fluent in English and Hebrew, he offers flexible session formats including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, and accepts international clients. Prospective clients can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a brief matching questionnaire to schedule according to his availability.

Practical Therapeutic Methods for Online Support

Mordechai integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques, which can be helpful for anxiety, mood disorders, compulsive patterns, and eating-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore feelings and values while guiding their own growth.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to determine which combination of methods best aligns with their goals, needs, and preferences. That process often begins by discussing current challenges and trying techniques together to see what fits, with adjustments made over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographical constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, try different communication styles, and access support from Ohio or abroad while working with licensed professionals who tailor approaches to the individual's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, intimacy topics, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to balance empathetic listening and practical skill-building.
How long has he been practicing?
He has nine years of professional experience working with individuals through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where is he licensed and what credential does he hold?
He is licensed in Ohio as an LISW and holds the credential OH LISW I.2203700-SUPV.
Does he offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are available in English and Hebrew, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English, Hebrew