Our Practice

Mendel Toron Psychotherapy Group | Our Practice in Aventura, Florida.

We believe lasting change happens in the context of safe, supportive relationships.

Our therapists are uniquely trained to help adults, teens, and couples heal from trauma, deepen their relationships, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We work with:

• Adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions.

• Teens facing school stress, identity concerns, or family challenges.

• Couples seeking to repair trust, improve communication, and deepen intimacy.

• Families looking to reconnect and find new ways of being

Our team is supervised by consultants who are leaders in their field. Including:

Devorah Hochstatder, Msc, an IFS Co-Lead trainer in the IFS Institute of Israel. Devorah leads IFS trainings and group consultations in IFS therapy for our therapists.

Shalom Augenbaum, Phd, a well regarded author and Psychoanalytic Supervisor. Dr. Augenbaum leads individual supervision in psychodynamic therapy for our therapists.

Under this umbrella of trauma work, we support clients with a wide range of concerns, including:

• PTSD and c-ptsd

• Anxiety and stress

• Depression and emotional challenges

• Relationships and family conflicts

• Grief, loss, and major life changes

Our Clinical Philosophy

Our approach to psychotherapy is rooted in the depth of traditional psychology and informed by contemporary approaches to trauma, attachment, and relational healing.

Our work draws from psychodynamic, attachment-based, and family systems perspectives (including Minuchin's work ). In couples therapy, we also integrate Relational Life Therapy (RLT) , Emotion Focused Therapy, and Developmental Couples Therapy. We believe that understanding ourselves requires looking beyond immediate thoughts and behaviors to explore the emotional experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns that shape our lives.

Our goal is to help people resolve the challenges they face in the present. Sometimes this means addressing past experiences and beliefs that continue to influence them. Other times, it means exploring questions of identity, purpose, meaning, and what they want for their future. We believe therapy should be both deep and practical, connecting insight with meaningful change in everyday life.

We take an active, experiential, and process-oriented approach. Therapy is not simply a place to talk about life, but a place to experience and work through difficulties as they emerge. Our therapists are engaged participants in this process, meeting clients where they are while thoughtfully challenging the defenses, conflicts, and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. We also recognize that the therapeutic relationship is itself an important part of the work. The ways we relate to others often emerge within therapy, creating opportunities to recognize and work through these dynamics in real time. Meaningful change comes not only through insight, but through new emotional and relational experiences.

We recognize that no one exists in isolation. Our families, communities, cultures, and broader social environments influence how we understand ourselves and relate to others. We pay attention to the roles of power, control, expectations, and unspoken rules, both within personal relationships and in the larger systems that shape our lives.

In trauma work, we often integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches. Difficult experiences can shape our beliefs, emotional responses, relationships, and bodily experiences. Our aim is to help people process and integrate these experiences rather than simply manage their symptoms. When appropriate, and with the client's consent, we may also involve family members or significant others to support relational healing.

We believe healing is not simply about eliminating discomfort, but expanding our capacity to experience life more fully. As people become better able to recognize, tolerate, and understand their internal experiences, they gain greater freedom in how they respond to themselves and others.

While diagnoses can provide useful clarity, no label fully captures the complexity of a person. We seek to understand the individual in front of us rather than reduce their experience to a diagnosis.

Ultimately, our work is about helping people move toward greater integration, freedom, and alignment with themselves, their relationships, and the lives they want to lead.

Why Choose Mendel Toron Psychotherapy Group:

• Experienced Team – Highly trained therapists with advanced specialties

• Proven Methods – EMDR, IFS, RLT, Psychoanalytic Therapy and more.

• Relational Focus – A supportive environment where real change can happen

• Culturally Competent - We understand the unique challenges of the South Florida community.

• Local & Accessible – Conveniently located in Aventura, serving Miami-Dade and Broward

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your teen, or your relationship, our team is here to help.

📞 Call us at 7862201539 or click below to schedule a free consultation