"Miriam Yerushalmi holds an M.S. in Psychology and Marriage and Family Counseling. Trained at Pepperdine University (graduation 1990). Miriam works in private practice with families and children, including volunteering many hours providing a resource for the neediest to access appropriate Mental Health care. Miriam is uniquely skilled at combining behavioral and humanistic approaches to address a wide spectrum of psychopathology. From panic disorders to addiction to depressive disorders, anxiety, anger management and ADHD, Miriam imparts self regulation techniques where clients learn to develop tools for a balanced and fulfilled life. Miriam is a sought after speaker who lectures internationally and has over 250 audio classes available. She writes regularly for the Jewish Press, lectures for Torah Anytime and has presented workshops at the annual Nefesh conference for therapists. Since 2014 she began working for SPARKS as a counselor, in addition giving teleconferences and webinars on the topic of overcoming stress and anxiety as well as writing articles for their magazine called ""True Balance"" and other duties. She continues to teach a weekly class in the central synagogue in Crown Heights, NY (770) as well as in Long Island, each of which started over 15 years ago. Miriam Yerushalmi fuses essential Torah principles with her background in Mental Health to empower individuals to release their inner healing potential while aligning with life's purpose on essential life issues, ranging from relationships and parenting to self improvement."
Miriam Yerushalmi is an astounding therapist who has been working for two years with SPARKS, an organization I am very close with which helps women with perinatal depression. She is devoted to helping women in need and is successful in treating them. I believe her book Reaching New Heights has a lot of knowledge to offer and will be an inspiring read to all. --Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski Miriam Yerushalmi has a deep understanding and a broad knowledge of Chasidic literature and she uses it effectively to heal souls. In this volume she shares that wisdom delicately with you, in a way that transforms you and your marriage. --Rabbi Chaim Miller Mrs Miriam Yerushalmi presents a unique approach which is a beautiful blend of her Chassidic insight and her understanding of human nature. Her ability to see things from a deeper perspective enables her to guide young men and women into improving their personal lives and their marriage in the most challenging of situations. Her determination to keep the family together no matter what, is refreshing in a time when people are getting professional advice in a very different direction. The women that I referred to Miriam for counseling were grateful. --Rabbi Shloma Majesky This book helps connect the seemingly disconnected dots that allow for a clearer picture of you, yourself, your relationships and ultimately, a clearer picture of your best life. --Judith Leventhal, C.S.W., author Small Miracles Miriam Yerushalmi is a very successful therapist and an expert on meditation. A part of the SPARKS team, she has conducted deep meditations for women healing from Postpartum Depression and similar mood disorders, enabling them to rebuild their self-image and reconcile past traumas. Her meditations and talks are part of the SPARKS Audio Library, where thousands connect for self-help. --Esther Kenigsberg, SPARKS founder and president Miriam has freely shared her prolific educational and spiritual materials with Jewish Girls Unite and she has been a guest presenter at retreats and online. The girls gained a whole new appreciation for prayer and meditation. This book is an incredible resource to inspire yourself, as well as to teach others the tools to love and appreciate the gift of prayer. --Nechama Laber, Jewish Girls Unite