By: Fern Sidman

A Long Island-based therapist is at the center of a growing controversy after an incendiary antisemitic remark made on social media prompted public outrage, professional scrutiny, and calls for the revocation of her license. As reported by The New York Post on Saturday, social worker Gineth Nelson of Elmont vanished from her online platforms following a vile outburst directed at a Jewish woman during an exchange about the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Antisemitism has infected the therapy world at alarming rates.

Meet Long Island NY based therapist Gineth G Nelson, who messaged a Jewish woman on social media to kindly let her know – “Germans should have ended your kind.”

Nelson runs Whole Health Counseling in Elmont NY.… https://t.co/Dr3Ausj7ax pic.twitter.com/JISSZ1PoMR

— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) July 8, 2025

According to the information provided in The New York Post report, the flashpoint occurred on July 7, when Nelson allegedly responded to a social media post that highlighted Hamas’s refusal to return the bodies of hostages murdered during the conflict. The post, which circulated widely online, read: “Hamas is still holding the bodies of 28 murdered hostages. These are not just numbers, they are human beings, stolen from their families even in death. Only monsters withhold the dead. This cruelty must end. Their bodies must be returned home for a dignified burial, as every person deserves.”

Screenshots of the now-deleted exchange, cited in The New York Post report, show Nelson responding aggressively: “And how many humans have your people killed. I’m sure its more than 28. Germans should’ve ended your kind. Anyone who could agree with this are the true monsters.” The recipient’s identity was blurred in images circulating online, but the hateful nature of Nelson’s response drew swift condemnation.

Eric Post, the Long Island director for the American Jewish Committee, condemned the rhetoric in comments reported by The New York Post. “Language like this is appalling, no matter who says it, and must be unequivocally condemned,” Post stated. He further warned that the incident underscores the necessity of a zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism, especially as Jewish communities face increasing hostility across the United States.

In the aftermath of the uproar, The New York Post report confirmed that Nelson’s profile was removed from the widely used therapist directory Psychology Today. Efforts were reportedly underway to have her listings pulled from other platforms, including ZocDoc. Additionally, a letter-writing campaign has emerged, petitioning New York State authorities to revoke her license to practice.

Nelson, a licensed therapist in New York City, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, could not be reached for comment, The New York Post report noted. Her practice, Whole Health Counseling in Elmont, advertises treatment for issues such as addiction, depression, and anxiety, primarily using cognitive behavioral therapy. Despite the gravity of the accusations, a woman claiming to be Nelson’s assistant told The New York Post that Nelson’s social media accounts had been hacked, though no evidence was provided to support that claim.

Beyond her therapy practice, The New York Post reported that Nelson also promotes herself online as a provider of short-term housing for traveling nurses — a side business adding another layer to her public presence. However, her sudden disappearance from social media following the exposure of the offensive remarks suggests an attempt to limit reputational fallout.

The Instagram account StopAntisemitism has taken a leading role in raising awareness about the incident, urging clients of Nelson’s counseling service and real estate ventures to seek alternatives. “Antisemitism has infected the therapy world at alarming rates,” stated Physicians Against Antisemitism in a post quoted by The New York Post. “This is a reminder once again to vet your medical professionals.”

The controversy highlights a broader concern within professional circles regarding antisemitism in healthcare and therapy settings. The growing backlash against Nelson reflects heightened sensitivity to antisemitic speech in an era when Jewish communities report surging incidents of discrimination and hate-fueled attacks.

The case remains a vivid example of how private comments made on social media can reverberate publicly — especially when they cross into hate speech — and prompt serious professional and societal consequences.