Welcome to Cleveland Hillel!
Hillelness (Hillel + Wellness) is our umbrella term for our programming which enhances the wellbeing of our students. Be it Crafting Crew, mental health counseling, or any of our other Hillelness initiatives, we try to bring wellness into everything that we do. Reach out to a staff member if you have any ideas.
It’s important to prioritize your emotional & mental health... and Cleveland Hillel now provides programs and services to help our students.
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Hillel now offers free private and confidential counseling sessions with our licensed therapist, provided in partnership with Jewish Family Services Association of Cleveland. Students can sign up for hour-long sessions with our counselor for in-person or online sessions.
Counseling is a safe and supportive space to navigate life’s challenges, learn more about yourself, build coping skills, and deepen your relationships. Some common concerns that might bring you to therapy include: anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, identity questions, sexuality, perfectionism, and/or career concerns.
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Parents, faculty, staff, and peers can refer students to counseling services. Due to confidentiality laws and policies, we cannot schedule an appointment for a student by a third party. A student who wishes to receive counseling services at Hillel must request services directly. If you wish to help a student, you are welcome to accompany a student to our office, or accompany the student while making a phone call to schedule an appointment.
Schedule Free Counseling with Nate Jones, M.Ed., LPC
​Nate Jones (he/him) completed his undergraduate education at Tulane University and received an M.Ed. in clinical mental health counseling from Cleveland State University.
A full-time counselor/therapist at Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland (JFSA), Nate has experience working with adolescents and adults with severe and persistent mental health concerns, as well as adjustment-related issues, grief, depression, anxiety, stress management, and social skill development. Nate uses a trauma-informed approach and draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and is receiving supervision from Stacy Perretti, LPCC-S.
Nate lives in Cleveland, OH with his wife, Jessica, and three-year-old golden retriever, Archie. He enjoys family time, playing music, and watching old movies. Nate is excited to join the Hillel community!
Schedule Free Counseling with Ilana Mandel, MSW
Ilana Mandel completed her undergraduate degree at Columbia University, received an MSSA in social work from the Mandel School at CWRU, and has been working in non-profit for over 28 years.
She has experience helping young adults with academic or career pressure; life transitions and identity exploration; and anxiety and stress management. Ilana is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and receives supervision from Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland.
Ilana lives in Beachwood with her three children and loves growing vegetables in the summer, working out, and watching Netflix (even though she knows she should be reading more.)
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