Rivkah Lebovits Yifat, LCSW

Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor

I believe therapy should offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can share your story, feel understood, and explore what lies beneath difficult emotions. Together, we work to understand the patterns shaping your experiences and relationships.

My approach is relational and insight-oriented, helping you connect with your feelings and develop greater self-awareness. Whether navigating anxiety, trauma, or family and relationship challenges, I support you in finding more flexibility, clarity, and choice in your life.

23+

Years of

Experience

2

Years with

TheraListen

Education and Trainings

Languages: English

Education: Master of Social Work, Fordham University

Training: Postgraduate Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy New York University

Internal Family Systems (IFS), Levels I, II, and III Center for Self-Leadership

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Level I

One-Year Training in Modern Psychoanalysis Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Marsha Linehan Institute

Professional Background

Rivkah brings more than two decades of psychotherapy experience and over fifteen years of leadership experience to her role as Clinical Director. Her clinical work focuses on helping clients understand emotional patterns, process painful experiences, and improve relationships. She draws on psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-focused approaches, alongside extensive postgraduate training and experience mentoring emerging therapists.

Supporting Our Clinicians

As Clinical Director and a SIFI-certified supervisor, Rivkah supports emerging therapists in strengthening their clinical skills and professional confidence. Her relational perspective provides a foundation for thoughtful reflection on clients’ emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She emphasizes continued learning and a supportive professional culture where clinicians can develop their own approach to compassionate, effective care.

How It Works: A Supportive Path to the Best Online Therapy Services in New York

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