Ayelet Hirshfeld

Psychologist, PHD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

Accepting clients Last Updated 11 days ago

In my practice I cognize that choosing a psychologist & treatment modality can be difficult and confusing & that suffering experienced in relation to burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, developmental difficulties, marital distress, parenting, illness, & other experiences can result in debilitating distress. I also have served as a founder of companies including Tech & understand the incredible toll & joy startup life takes. I specialize in psychotherapy for children, teens, young adults, adults, couples & families; trauma, burnout & secondary stress; psychoanalysis; consultation to clinicians, teachers, executives & institutions.
Areas of expertise: assessment; treatment planning; trauma & compassion fatigue; psychoanalysis; I authored manuscripts in the areas of child psychoanalysis, psychosomatic conditions, trauma & secondary stress & co-authored & implemented a Brief Lacanian Treatment Model & a "Lacanian Approach" model to the organization and its individuals. English & Hebrew
Dr. Hirshfeld completed a postdoc fellowship @ Stanford Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS); conducted extensive research @ PTSD Research Program, SFVA/UCSF; was a consultant to the Brief Lacanian Analysis Project @ MMH; served as Adjunct Clinical Faculty @ CIIS & as Faculty & VP @ Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis (LSP), & as a founder in Tech.

Specialties

Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Dissociative Disorders Divorce Dual diagnosis Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Infertility Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

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In-Network Insurance Plans

Ayelet Hirshfeld is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

186168765

Rates

First session	$480
Ongoing sessions	$480

Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday	8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday	8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday	8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday	8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday	8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday	--
Sunday	--

Treatment Approaches

Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy EMDR Insight Therapy Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Psychoeducational Testing Psychological Testing and Evaluation Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Immigrants International People of Color Polyamorous Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

In-person sessions available

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 11
License(s): CA-PSY22767

More About Me

Languages Spoken: English, Hebrew
Race(s): White
Gender(s): Woman

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