Yaakov is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey  with a deep commitment to helping people navigate life’s most overwhelming moments. He earned his Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College, where he specialized in Child and Adolescent Trauma, a foundation that continues to inform his work with clients of all ages.

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At the Trauma Recovery Center in Bergen County, he worked extensively with children, adolescents, and adult survivors of violent crime, providing trauma-focused psychotherapy during times of acute need.

 

Yaakov also has deep experience as a member of the Trauma Response Team, providing rapid, on-the-ground stabilization and support to communities following traumatic events; work that has shaped his calm, steady presence in his practice.

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Today, Yaakov meets with clients in his private practice, offering thoughtful, evidence-based care to individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and phobias. He integrates proven trauma therapies with a warm, grounded approach that emphasizes safety, trust, and collaboration.