Our mission is to encourage differentiated people to thrive in differentiated relationships - connecting people to themselves and others and to feel free.
The Potential State is, in essence, Assael and Galit’s relational space. Both with a deep curiosity for relationships, people and experiences, they strive to share and model their discoveries as they continue to grow, expand, stretch and learn.
Assael and Galit each bring their unique and complimentary set of skills and acquired knowledge to nurture an environment to feel freely. They believe that the means to a positive, healthy and inclusive society start first and foremost with our most cherished interactions and relationships.
Together, we strive to model a generosity of spirit and an ability to identify, communicate and process our beliefs, thoughts and emotions, so as to foster more and more spaces where people can bring their full authentic selves.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Howard Thurman
Assael Romanelli, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Assael Romanelli is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, a certified couple and family therapist and supervisor, and the co-founder of The Romanelli Group. With over 15 years of clinical, academic, and facilitation experience, he helps individuals, couples, families, and professionals build stronger, more vibrant relationships through greater presence, flexibility, and emotional fluency.
Assael is the creator of the Ninja Therapist approach - a cutting-edge framework that blends improvisational theater with relational therapy to cultivate adaptability, spontaneity, and authenticity in the helping professions. This approach has been integrated into trainings and workshops across academic, clinical, and organizational settings in North America, Israel, and Europe.
A passionate educator, Assael has taught at Hebrew University, Bar-Ilan University, Tel Hai College, and other institutions around the world. He leads experiential trainings for professionals and organizations seeking to improve communication, foster trust, and navigate complexity with clarity and connection.
Together with his wife and creative partner, Galit, he develops original content, co-leads therapy sessions, and facilitates workshops that invite individuals and couples to feel free together. Their work combines systemic thinking, improvisation, gender exploration, and embodied practice to help people grow in and through their relationships.
Assael is also a prolific content creator. His Psychology Today blog, The Other Side of Relationships, has garnered over 2 million reads, offering accessible and thought-provoking insights into love, conflict, intimacy, and growth. Assael has published over 100 articles in academic and professional platforms in both Hebrew and English, and has produced hundreds of psycho-educational videos through their Social Media channels.
In 2025, he published his first book in Hebrew, Feel Free Together - a playful and practical guide for couples who want to "remarry" - reimagine their relationship with more honesty, curiosity, and joy.
Whether in therapy, training, or creative collaboration, Assael helps people use relationships as a path toward deeper freedom and connection.
Galit Romanelli, M.A., CPC
Galit Romanelli, MA, is a certified personal coach, lactation consultant, and co-founder of The Romanelli Group. She holds a master’s degree in Gender Studies from University College London and is currently completing her PhD in Gender Studies at Bar-Ilan University, where her research focuses on maternal identity through the lens of infant feeding.
Galit is the founder of M.Other Milk, a global storytelling platform that empowers mothers to share their infant feeding journeys, challenging stigmas and expanding the conversation around motherhood, autonomy and choice. Through personal narrative and gentle advocacy, she fosters social change and community healing.
With over a decade of experience supporting change-makers across sectors, Galit specializes in helping people reconnect to their inner voice, courage, and playfulness. Her coaching approach blends relational insight, gender consciousness, and strategic clarity to help individuals transform self-doubt into action, especially in moments of personal or professional transition.
Together with her husband and creative partner, Assael, Galit develops content, facilitates workshops and leads coaching sessions that guide people toward greater freedom, playfulness, and connection. Their joint work bridges therapeutic tools, gender awareness, and embodied wisdom, helping individuals and couples feel free together.
Her work is fueled by a deep commitment to helping people feel seen, celebrated, and empowered to live in alignment with their values.