Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Israel (formerly licensed in California and the Commonwealth of Virginia).
Dr. Zeiger’s Ph.D. is recognized by the Misrad HaHinuch.
Dr. Robin B. Zeiger received her Ph.D. in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the former Camarillo State Hospital in Camarillo, California. She immigrated to Israel from America in 2009 and currently works in private practice in Jerusalem, Kfar Haroe and Bet Shemesh with children, teens, and adults. She is in her fourth year of training to become a Jungian Analyst. She also supervises psychotherapists.
Dr. Zeiger is a former member of the American Psychological Association, Virginia Psychological Association, and the California State Psychological Association. She served as an Internship Director for the JFS Collaborative, a consortium for pre-doctoral internship training in Richmond, Virginia certified by APPIC. She has had extensive experience with teens, adults and children in psychotherapy and has served as a supervisor to both students and psychotherapists.
Dr. Zeiger has also lectured and taught college courses.
She is currently a member of the International Society of Sandplay Therapists (ISST).
[icon name=”map-marker” class=”lg”] Offices in Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem, and Kfar Haro’e
[icon name=”phone” class=”lg”] 972-52-420-3535
[icon name=”envelope” class=””] rbzeiger@yahoo.com
Publications – Peer Reviewed
Zeiger, R.B. (In Press). Window Shades & Bad Guys: Dreamscapes of Transformation in the Face of War. Quadrant, Journal of the C.G. Jung Association, New York. Zeiger, R.B. (1997) Image of the Inner Healer in Judaic Thought, Journal of Jewish Communal Service, 74(1). Zeiger, R.B. (1993) Issues in the treatment of the seriously emotionally disturbed adolescent by the traditional Jewish psychotherapist. Journal of Psychology and Judaism, 16(4), 245-255. Zeiger, R.B. (1992). Book Review. Mothers of Thyme: Customs and Rituals of Infertility and Miscarriage. Psychological Perspectives. 26, 181-182. Zeiger, R.B. (1990). Staff reactions in treating adolescents with borderline disturbances in residential settings. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth. 8 (1), 23-39.
Workshops & Papers Presented
Zeiger, R.B. (2015, December). Window Shades & Bad Guys: Dreamscapes of Transformation in the Face of War. Presentation at Analysis & Activism: Social & Political Contributions of Jungian Psychology. International Association of Analytical Psychology. Rome, Italy.
Zeiger. R. B, Mistler, B., & Sisk-Fandrich (2009, April) Sand-tray for the Psychotherapist: A Useful Tool for Supervision and Training. CE Workshop at Virginia Psychological Association Spring Convention & Educational Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Zeiger, R.B. & Donah, A. (2006, April) Creativity in Traditional Psychotherapy: An Image is Worth a Thousand Words. CE Workshop at Virginia Psychological Association Spring 2006 Convention, Virginia Beach VA.
Zeiger, R.B. (2003, Dec.) Faith, Archetypes, and Celebrations. Panel speaker at The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond., Richmond, VA.
Zeiger, R.B. & Rabinowitz, J. (2002, June) Spirituality & Healing. Workshop presented to Jewish Family Services of Tidewater, Norfolk, VA.
Rabinowitz, J.A. & Zeiger, R.B. (2001) Spiritual Issues in Clinical Practice. Workshop presented at Virginia Psychological Association Fall Convention, Richmond, VA.
Zeiger, R.B. (2000, March) Lessons from the Past – Inspirations for the Future. Workshop presented at Healing from the Spirit: The 2nd Annual Symposium on Spirituality and Counseling of Jewish Family Services, Richmond, VA.
Zeiger, R.B. (1996, Oct.) Non-Traditional Modes of Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents. Paper presented at the fall meeting of The Virginia Psychological Association, Richmond, VA.
Zeiger, R. B. (1993, Oct.) Non-Traditional Use of Sand-tray Therapy as a Transitional Object in the Treatment of a Seriously Disturbed Adolescent. Paper presented at the fall meeting of The Virginia Psychological Association, Richmond, VA.
Zeiger, R. B. (April, 1993 & June, 1993). Infertility and Spirituality: A Test of Faith. Paper presented at The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists, New York, NY, & a workshop at Lincoln Square Synagogue, New York, NY.
Zeiger, R.B. (1992, Oct.-Nov.) The Healing Journey: Personal and Professional Reflections on Infertility and the Traditional Jewish Experience. Paper presented at the Jewish Women’s Caucus, Association for Women in Psychology, First International Conference on Judaism, Feminism, and Psychology, Seattle, WA.
Zeiger, R.B., Fleishman, J., Cacek, C., Howe, S.., & Godwin, L. M. (1991, Feb.) Comprehensive Treatment of the Seriously Disturbed Patient: A Case Study from Childhood to Adolescence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
Zeiger, R. B. (1991, Feb.) Fostering Healthy Separations in Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
Zeiger, R.B. (1990, March). Use of a Journal in Treatment of the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Adolescent. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California State Psychological Association and American Psychological Association, Division 12, San Francisco, CA.
Zeiger, R.B., and Glass, Robert (1990, March). Repair and Repentance as Therapeutic Tools in Treatment of the Seriously Disturbed Adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California State Psychological Association and American Psychological Association, Division 12, San Francisco, CA.
Zeiger, R.B. (1990, Feb.). Issues in Treatment of the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Adolescent by the Orthodox Jewish Psychotherapist. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Convention of the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists, Beverly Hills, CA.
Zeiger, R.B. (1989, July). Images of the “Healer Within” in Judaic Thought. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists, Santa Monica, CA.
Zeiger, R.B. (1989, Feb.). Issues in Treatment of the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Patient by the Orthodox Jewish Psychotherapist. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California State Psychological Association.
Zeiger, R.B., Rahhal, E., & Merritt, G. (1989, Feb.). The Role of the Psychotherapist as Program Coordinator in Residential Care for Adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California State Psychological Association.
Zeiger, R.B. (1988, Feb). Countertransference Issues in Treating Adolescents with Borderline and Narcissistic Disturbances in a Residential Setting. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California State Psychological Association, San Diego.
Zeiger, R.B. (1985, Aug). Effects of the Divorce Experience on Interpersonal Problem-Solving of Adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angeles (poster session).
Zeiger, R.B. (1983, May). Interpersonal Problem-Solving of Individuals from Divorced and Intact Families. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago.
Zeiger, R.B. (1981, Oct). Profession vs. Tradition: The Jewish Woman. Paper presented at convention on Women in Jewish Culture, sponsored by the Melton Center for Jewish Studies, The Center for Women’s Studies, and the Division of Comparative Studies, Ohio State University.
Zeiger, R.B., and Diamond, S.S. (1979, Oct). Public Reactions to Damage, Intent, Chance, and Incompetence in Judgments about Crime. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society, Baltimore.