Nir Yehudai, Ph.D., L.C.S.W

As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a therapist, I was trained to treat individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychotic illnesses. I have worked in various mental health settings, such as psychiatric hospitals, out-patient clinics and residential treatment facilities. Having lived in diverse communities, I enjoy working with people from all over the world and all walks of life.

Professional experience:

  • 2015-Present: therapist in private practice.

  • 2019-2020: Clinical social worker at Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital, New Haven.

  • 2016-2019: Clinician at “Integrated Wellness Group” out-patient clinic, New Haven.

  • 2014-2015: Clinician at the Eating Disorders unit, “Ha’Notrim” Clinic, Ra’anana, Irael.

  • 2013-2014: Clinician at the Anxiety and Depression unit, “Ha’notrim” clinic.

  • 2013-2014: Residential counselor at “Emtsa Haderech” eating disorders rehabilitation home, Hod-Hasharon, Israel.

  • 2012-2013: Clinician at “Shalvata” psychiatric hospital, Hod Hasharon, Israel.

Education:

  • PhD. the School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Science Studies, Tel-Aviv University (2022).

  • MSW, Master of Clinical Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York (2014).

  • BA, Psychology, Tel-Aviv University (2012).

  • BA, History and Political Science, Tel-Aviv University (2005). 

Training:

  • 2016-2018: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training program at the Western New-England Psychoanalytic Institute, New Haven.

  • 2016-2018: Psychoanalytic theory studies, scholar’s program at the Western New-England Psychoanalytic institute, New Haven.

  • 2014-2015: Eating Disorders treatment and diagnosis post-MSW training, The Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University. Ramat Gan, Israel.

Affiliations:

CSPP (Connecticut Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology)

Languages:

Hebrew and English