40 Under 40: Galina Kadosh Tobin
Mazel Tov to Galina Kadosh Tobin for being named to Jewish Atlanta's 40 Under 40.
While Dr. Galina Tobin grew up in an American-Israeli household in D.C., her story has taken a very Atlanta/Georgia turn.
Having come down to UGA for undergrad, a few Hillel mates introduced her to their brother, who was going to Georgia Tech at the time. After he lived with her in Nashville while she studied for her graduate degree, they settled as a married couple in Atlanta.
“It’s a very rich, vibrant community, that’s welcoming and has a lot of Jewish life and ways to get involved. So, we wanted to raise our children near their cousins, and also within a community where they could be proud to be who they are.”
Their family is actively involved in the community at The Epstein School and is affiliated with Beth Tefillah and Shaarei Shamayim synagogues.
Tobin works in behavioral health. She grew up going to Israel most summers, and did two summers of internship during college at the Bob Shapell School of Social Work in Tel Aviv, particularly in research in post-traumatic growth in children.
Today, she is a recognized expert in play therapy, holding credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS).
As JF&CS’s Managing Director of Clinical Services, Tobin helped forge meaningful relationships with key organizations across metro Atlanta, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and the Jewish Federation of North Georgia.
“It is an honor to lead our community mental health practice and contribute to the well-being of others. The connection between mental health and Judaism has always been deeply meaningful to me.”
“I feel privileged to raise my two boys within the vibrant Jewish community of Atlanta. I hope to instill in them the same deep sense of Jewish identity, connection, and responsibility that has shaped my own life. Through my work supporting the Jewish community, I am grateful for the opportunity to give back, strengthen our community, and help ensure a thriving Jewish future for the next generation.”