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I’m Lauren, a Holistic and solution-oriented psychotherapist licensed in the state of New York, and founder of Every Body Therapy. I practice through a social justice, trauma-informed, body liberationist, and Health at Every Size (HAES)® lens. Along with my clients, I aim to co-create a therapeutic space that is grounded in empathy, collaboration, healing, and insight.
A session with me will feel both supportive and challenging. I aim to encourage you to embrace discomfort in order to get to the root of the issue. From there, we will work as a team to process, honor, and heal whatever lies beneath. I contribute the clinical expertise, and you contribute your own insight and experience.
I hold two B.A.s from Boston University in Psychology & Philosophy and Forensic Developmental Psychology. I also received my Masters in Clinical Social Work from The Columbia University School of Social Work. I am ASDAH, NASW, and EMDRIA affiliated.
I am IFS and EMDR trained and have post-graduate training in Substance Use/Chemical Dependency from the Yale School of Medicine as well as in CBT-E. In addition to my private practice work, I act as a guest facilitator for Global Girls Prep's Women-In-Action program, connecting with students who are interested in deepening their learning of body politics and the relevant systemic and societal harm. I also offer consulting for those looking to further their mental health competency within their workplace or school.
Presented by 14Y Selah in partnership with the Riverdale Y, Congregation Tehillah, Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, Hebrew Institute of Riverdale-The Bayit, the Kehilah of Riverdale, Riverdale Temple, YCT Rabbinical School, Yeshivat Maharat, with support from UJA-Federation of New York.
In Parashat Shemot, the story of Exodus begins not with grand miracles but with small acts of noticing — the midwives who protect life, the daughter of Pharaoh who draws Moshe from the water, and a young man who pauses to look at a burning bush and truly see.
Transformation, Torah teaches, begins when we open our eyes to what has been hidden — the pain we’ve ignored, the potential we’ve forgotten, the holiness already present in our lives.
At 14Y Selah, this parasha speaks to the heart of recovery and awakening. Healing begins when we allow ourselves to be seen, when we speak what has been unspoken, and when we stand with those still in the shadows. Like the midwives and Moshe, we too can be part of a story that turns pain into possibility.
This Shabbat, we gather to honor the courage it takes to begin again — to be seen, to see each other, and to believe that liberation starts right where we are. Join us for an evening of song, nourishment, and connection, followed by an immersive Saturday retreat of reflection and renewal.
What to Expect
Friday Evening | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Opening circle and community welcome
Candle lighting, Kiddush, and Motzi before the meal
Kosher Shabbat dinner served at HIC, with support from Riverdale Y spiritual leaders
Guided conversation and song circl
Saturday Afternoon | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Learning and interactive teaching on Parashat Shemot
Experiential workshop connecting Jewish values and recovery practice
Sharing circle and community reflection
Havdalah ceremony to close the weekend
Community Values & Accessibility
All meals are kosher and included in registration.
Substance-free environment honoring the recovery community.
Pluralistic community: we welcome and respect all levels of Jewish observance and practice.
All are welcome, no prior Jewish or recovery experience required.
Family-friendly and accessible space. Childcare will be provided.
In Arabic, Ziyara (زيارة) means visit to the saints. Celebrated filmmaker Simone Bitton embarks on a personal road trip across Morocco, tracing the remnants of the country’s once-thriving Jewish community. In the 1950s, Morocco was home to 300,000 Jews; today, only a small fraction remain, yet their saints’ tombs endure—cared for by Muslim guardians who preserve their memory. Through close examination of synagogues, shrines, and village records, Bitton uncovers stories of coexistence, loss, and endurance. Ziyara is both a meditation on migration and a hopeful reflection on shared heritage, revealing a delicate thread between past and present, tradition and modernity. As the camera gathers stories, smiles, and blessings, it patiently repairs connections long thought severed.
At the heart of Syracuse University's College of Law lies the Jewish Law Student Association, a student-led organization that brings together future legal professionals with a passion for understanding Jewish legal traditions and their relevance to contemporary practice. Established within the Syracuse, NY law school community, this association embodies the values of intellectual curiosity, cultural appreciation, and professional excellence. The organization serves as a welcoming community for law students seeking to explore the rich history and ongoing evolution of Jewish law while developing meaningful friendships with classmates who share their interests. By joining the association, members become part of a supportive network that recognizes the importance of cultural and religious perspectives in legal education and practice. The Syracuse Jewish Law Student Association is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students can discuss, debate, and learn from one another in a collegial atmosphere. The group's activities and initiatives reflect the broader commitment of Syracuse University's College of Law to preparing well-rounded legal professionals who understand the diverse contexts in which law operates. Located in Syracuse, NY, the association draws strength from its position within one of the region's premier legal education institutions. Members benefit from access to the law library, career services, and other resources that support their academic and professional growth. The association represents the diversity of thought and background that characterizes the law school community, fostering connections that often extend beyond the classroom into lifelong professional relationships among Syracuse's legal community.
Founded as part of the City University of New York's commitment to making legal education accessible and affordable, CUNY Law's Jewish Law Students Association represents the school's core values of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Located in Long Island City, the association brings together law students who are passionate about understanding how Jewish traditions, values, and legal principles can contribute to meaningful social change and community advocacy.
CUNY Law, established in 1983 with a mission to train outstanding public interest lawyers, has consistently been recognized among the nation's top law schools for diversity of student body, faculty, and perspective. The Jewish Law Students Association embodies this commitment by creating space for students to explore their Jewish identity while developing as socially conscious legal professionals. The organization recognizes that diversity of experience, background, and thought generates invaluable learning and strengthens the legal profession's capacity to serve all communities.
Operating within a law school community that is intimately aware of the effects of racism, discrimination, and systemic injustice, the CUNY Jewish Law Students Association connects students who are committed to redressing inequities and pursuing justice. The association provides mentorship, networking, and educational opportunities rooted in the belief that lawyers have a responsibility to address root causes of oppression. By fostering relationships among Jewish law students and allies in Long Island City, the association supports the development of attorneys who will use their legal training to create transformative change and build a more equitable society.
The Jewish Law Students Association represents a cornerstone of student life at Brooklyn Law School, located in Brooklyn, NY, where it brings together law students with shared interests in Jewish legal tradition, ethics, and community service. As a student-led organization within one of the nation's most inclusive law schools, the association reflects Brooklyn Law School's decades-long commitment to access, diversity, and meaningful legal education since 1901.
At its heart, the Jewish Law Students Association exists to build community among students who seek to understand and apply Jewish legal principles within contemporary legal practice. The organization creates spaces for intellectual dialogue, professional mentorship, and collaborative learning—values that align perfectly with Brooklyn Law School's mission of empowering lawyers to meet the demands of a new world of law. Members benefit from the school's culture of inclusion and its recognition that diverse perspectives strengthen legal education and practice.
Brooklyn Law School's extensive network of over 24,000 alumni spanning 50 countries and multiple industries provides the association with invaluable mentorship and professional connections. The school's outstanding student body, representing 42 states and seven countries, creates a uniquely diverse and intellectually rich environment where students from different backgrounds collaborate and learn from one another. This diversity extends to the school's commitment to public service and social justice, reflected in its nationally ranked clinical and public interest law programs.
The Jewish Law Students Association stands as a testament to Brooklyn Law School's foundational values of inclusion since its inception. Operating within a law school celebrated for its practical training excellence and intellectual rigor, the association empowers students to explore the meaningful intersections between Jewish legal heritage and modern legal practice, all while building lasting relationships within the Brooklyn legal community and beyond.