Tamar Zahavi - Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist Is a professional who holds at least a master's degree in psychology from a recognized institution, specializing in clinical psychology, completed four years of clinical training in an approved institution, and took the certification exam conducted by the Ministry of Health.

Academic Education

• master degree Master degree (M.A.) in clinical psychology (cum laude) – Tel Aviv University.
  Thesis: Effects of repetition on confidence in knowledge among OCD checkers Supervisor: Prof. Reuven Dar.
• Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree in Psychology (cum laude) – Tel Aviv University.
• Philosophy Bachelor Degree in Philosophy and general studies (cum laude) – The Hebrew University.

Training and professional experience

Has versatile professional experience in short and long term psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults; couple therapy and guidance for parents; as well as in counseling and psychological diagnostics in various recognized institutions including:

• master degree Psychologist in Telem – Kibbutz Child and Family Clinics;
• master degree Psychologist in the Psychiatry Department at the Barzilai Medical Center;
• master degree One year internship in the mental health center, Ramat Chen;
• master degree One year internship in the Psychiatry Department at Abravanel Hospital;
• master degree Specialized in treatment of trauma (CBT – cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR – therapy for trauma recovery), couple therapy (Hendrix Imago therapy) and a variety of treatment techniques (including: therapeutic cards, role playing, guided imagery, psychodrama and more).

Today, clinical psychologist; provides counseling services and therapy in private clinics in Tel Aviv and Moshav Timorim; as well as teaches and mentors therapists in the bodymind balance center.