Ester  Buchnik

Marriage and Family Therapist

Glad you're here! 

You’re probably reading this right now because you’re looking for someone who will GET you.

 It’s challenging enough to understand your own feelings and needs, let alone express them to someone who might judge, criticize, or reject you. Your inner critic is already doing a number on you, so why invite more of the same? You're not alone in this! As someone who is highly empathetic, conscientious,  I know all too well the difficulty of focusing on myself while being so attuned to others.

The # 1 thing my clients would say about me after the

first session with me is, "Relief, " They feel reassured when they hear, 

No, you're NOT crazy- Your experience makes sense. 

You're NOT the only one who feels this way. 

There is a clear path to healing, and it’s absolutely within your reach.

So why did I create Neshama Soul Therapy, LLC?

Neshama (Hebrew: נשמה) is a Hebrew word which can mean "Soul" or "Spirit". 

 At my clinic I view clients from every aspect of their spirit and what their spirit may be going through

This is viewed holistically  with faith based principles rooted in Rabbi Nachman's Teachings,

 Solution focused modalities, Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Skills, EMDR therapy when needed, and a

person centered approach. 

I treat the couple as a unit and what happened to the unit in the past, what is happening currently, and how they can  move past their traumas to reconnect, heal, and forge a healthier outlook for themselves after healing

How am I in Session?

If you often feel embarrassed or ashamed, take a deep breath. I'm not here to judge or analyze you —I’ve got my own stuff too. . so you won’t be getting any shame or judgment from me.

A lot of people feel nervous when they first meet a new therapist, but in my sessions, we often laugh (and yes, sometimes cuss) together!! (we are all human and have our moments)

Therapy doesn’t have to be scary because it’s not always about facing the hard things. Sometimes it’s about manifesting  the life you want to create, celebrating your personal victories that you’ve overcome, and creating a space for what excites and nourishes you while healing.

Big emotions like anger, sadness, and rejection can be really overwhelming and confusing, but there’s probably a good reason WHY they’re coming up. I make it easier to understand what your feelings are revealing about your needs and what actions you can take to get them met.

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Painful Relationships
  
• Difficult Emotions - anxiety, guilt, shame, anger
• Trauma & Abuse/Rape/Incest 
• Sexual Trauma
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Relationship Compatibility Exploration

CREDENTIALS

Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern (#IMT4064

Certified EMDR Practitioner

Certificate in Gottman 1 and 2 Therapy

Certificate in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

TRAINING

National University, Las Angelos

M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy

Hunter College, New York, NY

BA, Psychology & Sociology

Gottman Method Therapy Institute

Completed Level 1 & 2 Training

EMDR Trauma Treatment

(Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)

Affiliations:

American Association of Family and Marriage Therapy

Proudly helping couples, teachers, doctors, veterinareans,caregivers,  entrepreneurs, and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) who are EXHAUSTED by anxiety, guilt, shame, and want to create VIBRANT relationships where THEY MATTER, TOO! EMDR, and Solution Focused Gottman Method Therapy in the Hollywood, Florida area (Broward County, Miami Dade County, Surside, West Palm) Offering telehealth video sessions in Florida.