Micki Lavin-Pell, MS, MA
Certified Marriage and Family Therapist and Relationship Coach
A Success Mindset About Marriage
You’ve spent years thinking about and building your career. But did you know that marriage also needs a success mindset?
Long-lasting, love-filled marriages don’t happen by chance. They are strategically built.
Whatever stage your at – pre-relationship, dating, you’re engaged, already married – or even in a perek bet stage – I can help.
There is no reason to feel ashamed. You deserved to feel loved and supported, and your feelings acknowledged.
But these skills are never taught. And it’s ok to need help.
I will work with you to become aware of where you are, and help you build the path for the future. Therapy brings up challenging feelings. Becoming aware and understanding that healthy relationships don’t just happen is an important first step.
Relationship therapy will help you create a lasting and loving relationship
I’ve been working with individuals and couples from all sectors of society for over two decades, specializing in working with those who have witnessed challenging relationships or have been in previous challenging relationships.
My education and experience have provided me with a vast range of tools that help me get to the heart of the problem quickly and efficiently.
Working with me, you can count on an efficient process. I will help save your time and money, because the process with me is generally faster.
While there are no guarantees in life, I will help you bring your best self forward.
You can create a better future for yourself, your spouse and your children.
Contact me today to get started
I work at your pace so that you receive results as efficiently as possible.
Qualifications
- Masters in Nutrition and Public Health, Columbia University, USA (1996)
- Masters in Counseling at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia (2001)
- Certificate in Couples Counseling from Relationships, Australia (2001)
- Graduate Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy (2006)
- EMDR Level I (2010)
- Somatic Experience Therapy (Advanced Level 2/ Supervisor)
- Member of the Israeli Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist
- Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop Facilitator
I am happily married for 20 years with 4 kids. My husband and I use the same tools I’ll use with you to build a loving, satisfying, deep and meaningful relationship.
We’re growing!
Our Therapists
Dina Stone Herman
Dina Stone Herman holds an MSc in Psychology, working with adults, children and families.
Dina believes that a holistic, body/mind approach works best in order to support healing and growth. She is a certified Marriage and Family Therapist, grounded in Gestalt Therapy. Dina is certified in trauma and resilience, using EMDR, Deep Brain Reprocessing, and Somatic Experiencing to relieve the painful symptoms of trauma and anxiety. In addition, Dina uses creative modalities in order to explore change and transition.
Tani Bayer
Tani Bayer holds a BA and MSc in Psychology and is a certified Couples and Family psychotherapist.
She works with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, passionately guiding them to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Her treatment approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and fostering a safe, trusting environment for her clients. By cultivating trust and empathy, she supports each person’s unique journey toward healing and self-discovery. Tani focuses on helping clients identify unfulfilling patterns in their lives while nurturing their inherent strengths to facilitate transformation.
Ilana Bauman Waxman
Ilana Bauman Waxman holds a BS in Biology and Jewish Studies from Brandeis University and a MSW from Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She has interned as a Social Worker at Hunter College Hillel and at Milam Yerushalayim, and has many years of experience as an educator.
While creating an open and accepting environment, her approach focuses on helping clients recognize their own strengths and learn to use them, asking questions that encourage clients to look at their experiences from various perspectives, and supporting clients in navigating interpersonal relationships.
Our Team
Aliza Rosenblum
Aliza Rosenblum holds a BA in Psychology with dual concentrations in mental health and addictions counseling and is attending graduate school to earn her MS in Clinical Psychology. Aliza is currently working as a Psychology Intern at Loving Wisely under the supervision of Micki Lavin-Pell and as a Psychology Research Intern at Ariel University.
Martine Alperstein
Martine Alperstein is a seasoned expert in social media and digital marketing, known for her exceptional ability to transform and elevate online presence.
With a deep understanding of digital marketing, Martine has been instrumental in developing and maintaining our online visibility, ensuring our brand not only grows but thrives. Her approach is both strategic and personalized, as she tailors her guidance to fit our unique needs, always with a smile and unmatched enthusiasm. Whether through innovative ideas or hands-on training, Martine is dedicated to helping us achieve our objectives and exceed our goals. Her work is not just about growing numbers; it’s about fostering meaningful connections and creating lasting impact through innovative ideas and strategies.
Adina Feldman
Adina Feldman is a psychology and marketing student at Yeshiva University. She is currently an Intern at Loving Wisely and assisting in content creation. She is enjoying exposure to the field, and the opportunity to assist those looking to affect positive change in themselves and their relationships.