Masters of Social Work Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/masters Hosted by Dovid Becker, the Masters of Social Work podcast is a series of captivating conversations with leaders in the field of mental health. Hear their stories, their journeys, and learn from their wisdom. Open, entertaining and deeply insightful, the podcast is all about personal growth and the way to get there. Travel behind the scenes into the powerful world of therapy and learn from the best. © 2026 Dovid Becker, LCSW f64b401a-b8a3-5c60-b8e3-a3b38ddaaf90 yes en Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:10 -0400 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:05 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/ygktyLjOiZmtW58sx4LWbQ05FqtUeWcEzTn7QsQEHl4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NmJk/MmM5YWJmOGMxYWVi/ZmNmYmJhMDllOWMw/M2YzNi5qcGc.jpg Masters of Social Work episodic Dovid Becker, LCSW Hosted by Dovid Becker, the Masters of Social Work podcast is a series of captivating conversations with leaders in the field of mental health. Hear their stories, their journeys, and learn from their wisdom. Open, entertaining and deeply insightful, the podcast is all about personal growth and the way to get there. Travel behind the scenes into the powerful world of therapy and learn from the best. Hosted by Dovid Becker, the Masters of Social Work podcast is a series of captivating conversations with leaders in the field of mental health. Mental Health, social work, social worker, psychology, frum, psychologist, relationships Sara Schenirer No No #10) The Truth About School Refusal and School Avoidance 10 10 #10) The Truth About School Refusal and School Avoidance full 1ab1e2ad-db95-435a-af33-8b774a83c3ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfab2fae Dr. Steven Kurtz is a leading clinical psychologist and internationally respected expert in the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral challenges, notably in the area of school refusal. He is the founder and director of Kurtz Psychology Consulting, a practice known for its innovative, evidence-based approaches to school refusal, Selective Mutism, and disruptive behaviors. He’s an advocate for exposure-based treatments that empower families to help kids re-engage with school and the world around them. 

]]> Dr. Steven Kurtz is a leading clinical psychologist and internationally respected expert in the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral challenges, notably in the area of school refusal. He is the founder and director of Kurtz Psychology Consulting, a practice known for its innovative, evidence-based approaches to school refusal, Selective Mutism, and disruptive behaviors. He’s an advocate for exposure-based treatments that empower families to help kids re-engage with school and the world around them. 

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Dovid Becker Dovid Becker 3204 Dr. Steven Kurtz is a leading clinical psychologist and internationally respected expert in the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral challenges, notably in the area of school refusal. He is the founder and director of Kurtz Psychology Consulting, a practice known for its innovative, evidence-based approaches to school refusal, Selective Mutism, and disruptive behaviors. He’s an advocate for exposure-based treatments that empower families to help kids re-engage with school and the world around them. 

]]> anxiety, ADHD, behavior, school, refusal, avoidance, exposure, therapy, children, families, treatment, psychology, mutism, resilience, learning, motivation, engagement, support, emotions, diagnosis, Becker No Dovid Becker, LCSW #9) Complex Trauma and Safe Spaces: A Therapists’ Dilemma 9 9 #9) Complex Trauma and Safe Spaces: A Therapists’ Dilemma full 913285ef-b438-4f66-889f-365880be3c72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66b44d1a Shaya Hecht, LCSW is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shaya is also a Psychotherapist who is the founder and director of H.I.P. Counseling Center in the New York area. His insights into dysregulation and trauma is aimed at creating an environment for patients to open up without initiating feelings of inadequacy and rejection. 

]]> Shaya Hecht, LCSW is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shaya is also a Psychotherapist who is the founder and director of H.I.P. Counseling Center in the New York area. His insights into dysregulation and trauma is aimed at creating an environment for patients to open up without initiating feelings of inadequacy and rejection. 

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Dovid Becker Dovid Becker 3473 Shaya Hecht, LCSW is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shaya is also a Psychotherapist who is the founder and director of H.I.P. Counseling Center in the New York area. His insights into dysregulation and trauma is aimed at creating an environment for patients to open up without initiating feelings of inadequacy and rejection. 

]]> Dysregulation, Trauma, Safety, Worthiness, Abandonment, Power, Connection, Recognition, Healing, Silence, Shame, Vulnerability, Presence, Attachment, Relationship, Regulation, Trust, Validation, Nervoussystem, Rejection, Openness, Empathy, Resistance, Disclosure, Identity, Containment, Misattunement, Stigma, Complexity No Dovid Becker, LCSW #8) Finding Effective Modalities for Every Client 8 8 #8) Finding Effective Modalities for Every Client full 778407ef-b247-42e6-bc8d-67bb7dc4c501 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb8f2a8e Chananyah Silverman is an LCSW and PhD Fellow who serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He has over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician, and is currently the Clinical Director at Premium Health Center in Brooklyn.

]]> Chananyah Silverman is an LCSW and PhD Fellow who serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He has over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician, and is currently the Clinical Director at Premium Health Center in Brooklyn.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Dovid Becker, LCSW Dovid Becker, LCSW 2775 Chananyah Silverman is an LCSW and PhD Fellow who serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He has over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician, and is currently the Clinical Director at Premium Health Center in Brooklyn.

]]> mental-health, psychotherapy, empathy, diagnosis, holistic-care, clinical-practice, social-work, healing, treatment, client-centered, humanistic, mental-wellness, therapeutic-skills, compassion, self-awareness, trauma, resilience, support, mindfulness, relationships, growth, purpose, intentionality, understanding, identity, clinician, therapy, insight, well-being, connection, emotion, recovery, professionalism, education, humanity, perspective, transformation, intervention, care, reflection, guidance, balance, development, expertise, compassion No Dovid Becker, LCSW #7) Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment: The Power of EMDR 7 7 #7) Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment: The Power of EMDR full d864dcc2-0f95-4bd6-8012-5912236dc828 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70b73d48 Roy Kiessling, LISW, is a leading expert in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and a pioneer in modernizing EMDR training. He is the founder of EMDR Consulting. Kiessling has trained thousands of therapists worldwide, helping them integrate EMDR into their practice with confidence and effectiveness.

]]> Roy Kiessling, LISW, is a leading expert in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and a pioneer in modernizing EMDR training. He is the founder of EMDR Consulting. Kiessling has trained thousands of therapists worldwide, helping them integrate EMDR into their practice with confidence and effectiveness.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Dovid Becker, LCSW Dovid Becker, LCSW 3254 Roy Kiessling, LISW, is a leading expert in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and a pioneer in modernizing EMDR training. He is the founder of EMDR Consulting. Kiessling has trained thousands of therapists worldwide, helping them integrate EMDR into their practice with confidence and effectiveness.

]]> EMDR, trauma, therapy, mental health, desensitization, reprocessing, eye movements, REM sleep, PTSD, treatment, self-worth, integration, psychology, counseling, healing, neuroscience, flashbacks, clinical, training, EMDR Consulting No Dovid Becker, LCSW #6) A Global Look at Therapy 6 6 #6) A Global Look at Therapy full 4a99de8b-913d-45a2-ba67-39ac29346203 https://share.transistor.fm/s/857371ae Moshe Norman is the owner of Transcend Counseling Services and the host of the Mondays with Moshe weekly Zoom call. He’s a clinician in private practice, and a former Adjunct Professor in the Sara Schenirer program. Moshe provides training for therapists and has developed a highly regarded program to help young couples develop a strong emotional foundation for marriage. 

]]> Moshe Norman is the owner of Transcend Counseling Services and the host of the Mondays with Moshe weekly Zoom call. He’s a clinician in private practice, and a former Adjunct Professor in the Sara Schenirer program. Moshe provides training for therapists and has developed a highly regarded program to help young couples develop a strong emotional foundation for marriage. 

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0500 Dovid Becker Dovid Becker 3504 Moshe Norman is the owner of Transcend Counseling Services and the host of the Mondays with Moshe weekly Zoom call. He’s a clinician in private practice, and a former Adjunct Professor in the Sara Schenirer program. Moshe provides training for therapists and has developed a highly regarded program to help young couples develop a strong emotional foundation for marriage. 

]]> Mental Health, Social Work, Therapy, psychology, Client, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, relationships, Careers, Frum, Career No Dovid Becker, LCSW #5) The Superpower of the ADHD Brain 5 5 #5) The Superpower of the ADHD Brain full 036a97b6-afec-4238-9efc-17591670d517 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e54e7208 Dr. Nachi Felt, Ph.D., also known as the “ADHD Doctor,” is an ADHD & Executive Functioning specialist. He’s a professor at Columbia University where he teaches Psychopathology and co-directs the Cognition and Neuroscience Research Lab. Dr. Felt has developed his “Cycles of Clarity” technique, which is designed to empower fellow ADHDers to create their own clarity, confidence and control. 

]]> Dr. Nachi Felt, Ph.D., also known as the “ADHD Doctor,” is an ADHD & Executive Functioning specialist. He’s a professor at Columbia University where he teaches Psychopathology and co-directs the Cognition and Neuroscience Research Lab. Dr. Felt has developed his “Cycles of Clarity” technique, which is designed to empower fellow ADHDers to create their own clarity, confidence and control. 

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0500 Dovid Becker Dovid Becker 3292 Dr. Nachi Felt, Ph.D., also known as the “ADHD Doctor,” is an ADHD & Executive Functioning specialist. He’s a professor at Columbia University where he teaches Psychopathology and co-directs the Cognition and Neuroscience Research Lab. Dr. Felt has developed his “Cycles of Clarity” technique, which is designed to empower fellow ADHDers to create their own clarity, confidence and control. 

]]> Mental health, ADHD, Empowerment, Executive Functioning, Psychopathology, Neuroscience, Cognition, Columbia, Research, Clarity, Confidence, Control No Dovid Becker, LCSW #4) Inside DBT: How and Why It Works 4 4 #4) Inside DBT: How and Why It Works full c3a2835c-5b82-4009-b836-d1588809784f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b84ee09f Join Charles Swenson as he does a deep dive into the life-changing power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Used strategically, DBT's groundbreaking skills can help manage intense feelings and build resilience. Learn how to respond, not react with Swenson on the latest MASTERS episode. 

]]> Join Charles Swenson as he does a deep dive into the life-changing power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Used strategically, DBT's groundbreaking skills can help manage intense feelings and build resilience. Learn how to respond, not react with Swenson on the latest MASTERS episode. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0500 Dovid Becker Dovid Becker 2878 Join Charles Swenson as he does a deep dive into the life-changing power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Used strategically, DBT's groundbreaking skills can help manage intense feelings and build resilience. Learn how to respond, not react with Swenson on the latest MASTERS episode. 

]]> Emotion Regulation, DBT, Resilience, Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Emotional Mastery, Coping Skills, Therapy, Transformation, Mindfulness, Social Work, Mental Health, Recovery, Therapy, Self-care, Awareness, Change, Stability, Focus, Insight, Support, Adaptability No #3) Being "REAL" in the therapy room 3 3 #3) Being "REAL" in the therapy room full 0e116f6b-f352-43e2-bf49-03d6da2346d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5e6e153 Dr. Akiva Perlman delves into the power of authenticity in therapy, emphasizing how the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. Reflecting on personal moments of judgment and vulnerability, he explores how embracing our flaws can lead to deeper self-acceptance. This episode invites listeners to consider the courage it takes to face themselves honestly in the journey toward growth.

]]> Dr. Akiva Perlman delves into the power of authenticity in therapy, emphasizing how the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. Reflecting on personal moments of judgment and vulnerability, he explores how embracing our flaws can lead to deeper self-acceptance. This episode invites listeners to consider the courage it takes to face themselves honestly in the journey toward growth.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:26:00 -0400 Dovid Becker Dovid Becker 2265 Dr. Akiva Perlman delves into the power of authenticity in therapy, emphasizing how the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. Reflecting on personal moments of judgment and vulnerability, he explores how embracing our flaws can lead to deeper self-acceptance. This episode invites listeners to consider the courage it takes to face themselves honestly in the journey toward growth.

]]> Mental Health, Social Work, Career, Therapist, Therapy, Client, relationship No Dovid Becker, LCSW #2) Helping Boys and Young Men Meet Today's Challenges to Kedushah 2 2 #2) Helping Boys and Young Men Meet Today's Challenges to Kedushah full b56695a2-1668-44ca-aaf8-b5375aaeb3a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d70db2e3 Shloime Zimmerman talks to Dovid Becker about the challenges to Kedushah that boys face these days and what we can do about it. Using a Torah backed approach together with cutting-edge psychological research, Zimmerman seeks to "normalize" these conversations and empower parents to show up for their children.


Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive material and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not reflect the views of Sara Schenirer Institute. We do not take responsibility for the advice or guidance provided within this episode.


]]> Shloime Zimmerman talks to Dovid Becker about the challenges to Kedushah that boys face these days and what we can do about it. Using a Torah backed approach together with cutting-edge psychological research, Zimmerman seeks to "normalize" these conversations and empower parents to show up for their children.


Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive material and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not reflect the views of Sara Schenirer Institute. We do not take responsibility for the advice or guidance provided within this episode.


]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0400 Dovid Becker, LCSW Dovid Becker, LCSW 2502 Shloime Zimmerman talks to Dovid Becker about the challenges to Kedushah that boys face these days and what we can do about it. Using a Torah backed approach together with cutting-edge psychological research, Zimmerman seeks to "normalize" these conversations and empower parents to show up for their children.


Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive material and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not reflect the views of Sara Schenirer Institute. We do not take responsibility for the advice or guidance provided within this episode.


]]> Mental Health, Social Work, Therapy, Psychology, Frum, Kedushah, Sexual, Abuse, Men, Boys, No #1) Inside ADHD: Discovering What Really Works With Patients 1 1 #1) Inside ADHD: Discovering What Really Works With Patients full 320e66ad-afb7-487d-944f-6cd0367467cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9139c1d6 Dr. Russell Ramsay is world renowned for ADHD research and treatment. 
He discusses the challenges and the victories he’s experienced during his decades in the field.   


https://www.cbt4adhd.com/

Adult ADHD Tool Kit

Rethinking Adult ADHD

]]> Dr. Russell Ramsay is world renowned for ADHD research and treatment. 
He discusses the challenges and the victories he’s experienced during his decades in the field.   


https://www.cbt4adhd.com/

Adult ADHD Tool Kit

Rethinking Adult ADHD

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:27:55 -0400 Dovid Becker, LCSW Dovid Becker, LCSW 3062 Dr. Russell Ramsay is world renowned for ADHD research and treatment. 
He discusses the challenges and the victories he’s experienced during his decades in the field.   


https://www.cbt4adhd.com/

Adult ADHD Tool Kit

Rethinking Adult ADHD

]]> Mental Health, social work, social worker, psychology, frum, psychologist, relationships No Dovid Becker, LCSW