About — Avraham Ben-Tov | Torah Is Therapy

Who I Am

I am Avraham Ben-Tov — a Torah educator and guide for people experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, or chronic emotional struggle.

My work is not clinical therapy, nor is it motivational coaching. It is Torah-based guidance rooted in seriousness, accountability, and lived experience — often serving people who have already tried conventional therapeutic frameworks and sense that something essential is missing.

Academic Training B.A. in Psychology, New York University (High Honors)
MBA, Cotsakos College of Business

Research Experience Research Associate, Harvard Psychology Department and Harvard Business School
Research Assistant, NYU Psychology Department

Torah Learning Torah Studies, Yeshiva Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem
Ongoing study across the full spectrum of Orthodox Torah sources

Professional Leadership Senior Product Manager, American Express (Knowledge Management & GenAI)
Enterprise systems serving 6,600+ professionals

I did not arrive at this work theoretically. I arrived through integration — of psychology, Torah learning, leadership experience, and personal transformation.

Why My Background Is Unusual — and Useful

Most people working at the intersection of Torah and emotional wellbeing come from either a clinical background or a rabbinic background. My path spans both.

Formal psychology training at NYU and Harvard
Intensive Torah learning in Jerusalem
Senior leadership in technology and knowledge systems
Personal experience with spiritual disconnection and recovery

This combination allows me to work with people who need more than symptom management — who are looking for meaning and structure, and who are ready to take responsibility for their inner work, all within a Torah framework.

Published Work

David Rising: A Jewish Lion Awakes to His Full Strength

A Torah-based transformation story that reaches audiences not typically engaged through traditional formats. Available at davidrisingbook.com.

"Excellent book. Could not put it down. Finished in one reading." — Steven

"Very spiritually insightful. A great book and must read for members of the Jewish faith to return to their spiritual roots. Easy to read, well-written, and very relatable."

How I Typically Work

Depending on the person or institution, my involvement may include:

One-on-one guidance, within clear non-clinical boundaries
Group teaching and educational programming
Structured courses and learning programs
Written content and video teachings
Collaboration with clinicians and rabbanim on the meaning-oriented dimensions of care

All work is grounded in Torah sources, personal accountability, and the belief that suffering — when properly understood — can become a catalyst for strength and spiritual growth.

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If you would like to learn more, the simplest next step is an email. bentovavraham@gmail.com