About
My name is Anny, I am an expat psychologist working with children, adolescents and young-adults in Amsterdam.
During my psychology Bachelors degree studies I volunteered at a boarding school for international youth. That is where I developed a deep passion for emotionally supporting, developing resilience, strengthening self-esteem, motivating, resolving inner conflicts, and helping people achieve their goals and aspirations.
Since then, I continued to develop my theoretical knowledge and professional skills by studying
for a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, and by working and volunteering in different facilities and mental health centers for young-adults, children and adolescents.
During these practical trainings, I treated various patients who were dealing with emotional and behavioral difficulties of varying levels of severity, such as personality disorders, anxiety, depression, social problems, to name a few.
As an expat myself, I deeply understand the challenges of adjusting to a new country — from navigating unfamiliar systems to coping with homesickness, identity shifts, and cultural differences. This personal experience allows me to bring empathy, insight, and practical understanding to my work with internationals, helping them feel seen, supported, and empowered as they build their lives abroad.
Based on my vast experience and theoretical knowledge, I build a strong, warm and genuine connection with each patient and create a specialized treatment plan to support, motivate and solve the difficulties he or she is experiencing. By creating a warm, safe and accepting setting, I help my patients develop healthy emotional, cognitive and behavioral patterns that endure long after treatment is complete.
I do this by combining various psychological methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, play therapy (for children), art therapy and more.
In my private clinic in Amsterdam, I provide therapy in English for adults, teenagers and children.
Experience
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Psychologist at Ithaca Psychotherapy Practice, Amstelveen
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General psychologist at the Psychological-Educational Service of the Herzeliya municipality
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Intern at the “Nizanim” child and adolescent clinic at “Abarbanel” Mental Health Hospital
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Internal practical internship at Leiden University focused on young-adults.
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Therapeutic-Educational Counselor at “Oranim” Youth Village for adolescents dealing with psychological and behavioral difficulties
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Mentor at the pediatric outpatient clinic at “Geha” Mental Health Hospital
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Mentor for at-risk immigrant youth in Neve Hadassah Youth Village
Education
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MA in Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, Netherlands.
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BA in Psychology, Reichman University.
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Psychodiagnostics Training, Tel-Aviv University
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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course.