About Me

Pinchas (Pinney) Herman believes that with the right therapeutic guidance, people often discover that the answers they seek lie within themselves. Drawing from a wide range of modalities and interventions, he works skillfully with individuals and couples. Together with his wife, Helana, Pinney has trained in Imago Relationship Therapy and has lectured throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. They have led highly regarded Imago Marriage Workshops that help couples transform conflict into connection. More recently, he has integrated Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples into his work, deepening his toolbox of approaches that foster meaningful and lasting relationships. During his thirty years serving as Rabbi of Congregation Sha’arei Israel and Director of Chabad activities in Raleigh, North Carolina, Rabbi Pinney earned his Master’s degree in Counseling. This combination of spiritual leadership and clinical training has enabled him to support and counsel community members on a wide range of life challenges—including family and relationship dynamics, life transitions, educational concerns, illness, and incarceration. Known for his warmth, humor, and compassionate presence, Pinney connects easily with people of all ages, helping them feel at ease and supported in their growth. He is also trained in Somatic Experiencing and self-regulation techniques, integrating the vital connection between mind and body to promote healing and resilience.