Online Therapy for the Orthodox Jewish Community in New York and New Jersey

Hischadshus Counseling Services is an Orthodox Jewish practice that offers therapy with a Torah-informed perspective. Lisa Rosenblatt, LCSW, works with frum individuals, couples and families by secure video in New York and New Jersey, so you can get support from someone who understands your world without needing to explain it first.

Practice facts

Clinician: Lisa Rosenblatt, LCSW (Director)
Credentials: EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist; Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 2; training in CBT, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy and STAIR
Sessions: Secure video only
Licensed in: New York and New Jersey (you must be physically in NY or NJ during each session)
Insurance: Not accepted; superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement
Free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we’re a fit
Phone: 516-313-9483 · Email: lisa.rosenblattlcsw@gmail.com

Why a shared framework can matter

Many people in the frum community hesitate to start therapy. Will a therapist respect my values? Will I have to explain Shabbos, shidduchim, kollel life or why I can’t just “skip” a family simcha? Will my emunah be treated as part of the problem?

Working with a therapist who shares your framework can make it easier to focus on what brought you in. Lisa brings a Torah-informed perspective to her work. Ideas like teshuvah, emunah and hishtadlus can be part of the conversation when they’re meaningful to you, alongside well-researched clinical approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and CBT. (Lisa explores some of these connections on the blog, for example in The Intersection of Trauma and Teshuvah and Finding Serenity in Financial Struggles.)

You don’t need to be at any particular level of observance to work with Lisa. She welcomes people across the spectrum of Jewish life, and you’re welcome to bring questions or struggles with faith itself. A Torah-informed perspective is available when it’s helpful, and is never imposed.

What people come in for

Lisa specializes in trauma and grief, and also works with:

Trauma and abuse, including sexual abuse (see Trauma & PTSD Counseling and EMDR Therapy)
Loss and aveilus (see Grief Counseling)
Addictions to alcohol, drugs or sex, and codependency (see Addiction Counseling)
Anxiety and depression
Marriage and shalom bayis, parenting and family conflict
Life transitions and spiritual concerns

Privacy and discretion

In a close-knit community, privacy matters. Because Lisa sees clients by secure video, there’s no waiting room to be seen in. You can meet from home or another private space. What you share in therapy is confidential within the limits set by law and professional ethics (for example, when someone’s safety is at risk). Lisa will explain these limits in your first session.

What to expect

A first session where you can share what’s going on, your goals and your background. Nothing about your religious life needs to be translated or defended.
An approach that fits you. Lisa uses a personalized, integrative approach, drawing on EMDR, IFS, CBT, Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Narrative Therapy and STAIR as needed.
Scheduling that fits busy lives. Video sessions remove travel time, which helps busy parents and working couples.

Who this is for

Frum individuals looking for a therapist who understands their values
Couples working on shalom bayis or communication
Families dealing with conflict, a crisis or a loss
Anyone in the community carrying trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety or depression
People at every level of observance who want respectful, Torah-aware care when they ask for it

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a frum therapist?

Look for a licensed clinician who understands Orthodox life and is trained in the specific issue you’re facing. Ask how they integrate religious values and how they handle privacy. Lisa Rosenblatt, LCSW, runs an Orthodox Jewish practice and is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist.

Do I have to be religious to work with Lisa?

No. Lisa welcomes people across the spectrum of observance. A Torah-informed perspective is available when it’s helpful, and is never imposed.

Is there an Orthodox Jewish female therapist who works online?

Yes. Lisa Rosenblatt, LCSW, is a female therapist at an Orthodox Jewish practice. She sees clients by secure video in New York and New Jersey.

Do you offer frum marriage counseling?

Yes. Lisa works with couples on marital challenges and shalom bayis, as well as with individuals and families.

Will my community find out I’m in therapy?

Not from us. Therapy is confidential within the limits set by law and professional ethics, such as safety concerns. Lisa will explain these limits in your first session.

Where can I see you? What if I travel or move?

Lisa sees clients by secure video only in New York and New Jersey. You must be physically in a licensed state during each session. If you travel or move out of NY/NJ, sessions generally pause until you are again in a licensed state.

Where we can see you

Lisa sees clients by secure video only and is licensed in New York and New Jersey. You need to be physically located in one of those states during your session.

Fees and insurance: We don’t accept insurance. We can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Take the next step

Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Call 516-313-9483, email lisa.rosenblattlcsw@gmail.com, or send a message through our contact page.

If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room. Email, phone messages and the contact form are not monitored for emergencies.