Galia Radosh Sverdlin
Clinical Psychologist & Psychological Counsellor
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About me
I am a psychologist with a strong interest in understanding how personal history, social context, and lived experience shape emotional well-being and identity. I hold a Master’s degree in Crisis and Trauma Studies, which has provided me with a solid foundation to support individuals during moments of acute distress, uncertainty, and significant life disruption. My work is grounded in respect, curiosity, and a deep commitment to creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood.
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations, including undocumented women in the United States, asylum seekers, and people living with HIV. I also have clinical experience in hospital settings, working with children who have suffered severe burns, as well as in psychiatric hospitals. These experiences have shaped my sensitivity to vulnerability, resilience, and the complex emotional impact of trauma, illness, and systemic stressors.
I bring a multicultural perspective to my work, having lived and practiced in Mexico, the United States, Tel Aviv, and Berlin. This background allows me to work thoughtfully with clients from different cultural, social, and linguistic contexts, and to remain attentive to how migration, identity, and cultural transitions influence mental health. I view counseling as a collaborative process and strive to offer an environment that is calm, respectful, and responsive to each client’s unique story.
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Approach
My approach is reflective, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I see the process as a collaborative space where we work together to explore emotions, thoughts, and relational patterns within the broader context of a client’s life experiences. My training in crisis and trauma studies allows me to support clients during critical moments, helping them regain a sense of stability while also attending to deeper emotional processes over time.
I prioritize our relationship as the foundation of the work, fostering trust, safety, and openness. Sessions are guided by curiosity and careful listening, allowing clients to move at their own pace. I adapt my style to each individual, balancing emotional containment with insight-oriented reflection, and remaining attentive to the impact of trauma, displacement, health-related stress, and social marginalization.
My goal is to help clients develop greater self-understanding, emotional awareness, and self-compassion, while supporting them in navigating challenges in ways that feel aligned with their values and lived realities. with This is not about quick solutions, but about creating meaningful and sustainable change through understanding, reflection, and supportive presence.
