Yoav Bartov was born and raised in Israel. A BA and MA in Social work from Tel-Aviv university,Yoav trained in couples and Family therapist (3 year program from Tel Aviv university), worked for the public sector in welfare department with children at risk and multi-problem families, running the special staff dealingwith abuse and neglect of minors for a few years. Yoav started his IFS journey in 2014, completingLevel 1, 2 and 3. He isbeing a PA and Lead PA in different IFS trainings around the world forthe last 5 years. A certified IFS therapist and supervisor,Yoav hasa private practice where heconsults individuals andcouples, and also offers supervision to therapists. Yoav is married and hastwo sons.