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Machon Dvir is a behavioral health clinic
in Jerusalem providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in English.

We offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment, including DBT in both group
and individual settings, and medical management as required.

Who We Are

Our highly trained, multi-disciplinary team of English-speaking psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers are among the leading DBT professionals in Israel.

We provide treatment for all aspects of emotion dysregulation, impulsive, addictive and self-harming behaviors, and dysregulated eating. Such diagnoses include (but are not limited to) borderline and dependent personality disorders, complex-PTSD, severe depression, anxiety and OCD.

What is DBT?

DBT is a type of therapy effective in helping people better manage strong and overwhelming emotions (what we call “emotion regulation”).

DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and is an offshoot of Cognitive Behavior Therapy- a well-known therapy often used for anxiety and depression as well as a variety of other conditions.

Locations

JERUSALEM

Our primary office is centrally located in a beautiful building on Beit Lechem Road, and is easily accessible by public transportation. We offer a private waiting area, private offices for individual therapy, and rooms for group sessions.

RaAnana

Our beautiful new Raanana office is now open! The office is conveniently located across from the Renanim mall, accessible by public transportation, with available parking. We offer a private waiting area, group therapy rooms, and private offices for clinicians in a beautifully appointed and calming space.

Beit Shemesh

We have a satellite office in Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph, where private sessions and skills groups are also held.

telehealth

Machon Dvir sees patients online regardless of geographical location. Contact us to learn more about telehealth treatment options.

What Our Clients and Colleagues Say

"The whole staff is wonderful..., there is an avira (atmosphere) that people really care, and that to me has made a huge impact. Thank you."

Group therapy participant.

“I wanted to tell you how much I'm gaining from your DBT training course...I met with a patient and I was literally able to utilize the skills you used in the role-play you did...I feel like something meaningful and different happened this time in therapy, a step in the right direction.”

Psychologist

“Thank you, I found the group very helpful and a very productive way to learn the skills. I know they will stick with me and that I will be able to use them for the rest of my life.”

Group therapy participant

“Thank you for all your hard work, and for taking the time to really listen to each of us.”

Group therapy participant

“I wanted to let you know that [our student’s performance has been extraordinary since the beginning of the zman (semester). He is consistent, engaged, socially well- adjusted, and overall, generally very settled. It’s really quite amazing. Thank you!”

Rabbi A. E.

“Tzachi seems extremely experienced and knowledgeable. DBT has a lot to offer. Hope to integrate elements of it into my own work.”

M.B. (Attending Machon Dvir DBT Training)

“I appreciated the way everyone in our group was at a different place (in the skills taught), and how each of us was able to learn and apply the skills. I think it was taught and run well. Thank you”

Group therapy participant

“I want to thank you so much for getting our daughter to see Dr. Harris so quickly...he was so sensitive and helpful in creating a plan of action. Thanks again for being incredibly wonderful to deal with, and please pass along our tremendous hakoras hatov to Dr. Harris.”

Parent of client

I want to express my thanks to Tzachi and the team that has made this training possible. I am definitely learning a lot from the sessions!”

M.S., MSW (Participant of Machon Dvir DBT Training)

"I would like to say that I am having some success with getting into the moment and out of my head. And I am excited about this whole thing. Just the possibility of experiencing life in the present and so many practical tools to do so....So grateful for the possibility of healing my brain with this mindfulness stuff."

Skills group participantCEO

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