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Almost everyone has the innate ability to work through challenges in their life, and sometimes it takes therapy to figure out how. Book a consult and see if we can be helpful to you.
Too often, people start therapy without really knowing how it's supposed to help them. Too often, therapists passively listen without providing the essential skills and insights to help them get better resulting in a lot of time and money being spent without much improvement. That is why my practice has a transparent and teamwork driven approach. In the first 1-3 sessions we go over why you started therapy and then collaborate on a treatment plan that is customized to your specific goals. Over the course of treatment we review progress and make modifications accordingly with the aim of integrating therapy into your daily life.
MEET
DR.
ANDREW
GOLDBERG
Licensed Psychologist: California Psy.30525, Ohio P.08001
my story
education
Psy.D. 2015, Clinical Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology,
M.A. 2013, Clinical Psychology. Institute of Transpersonal Psychology,
M.A. 2010, Social/Cognitive Psychology. The New School For Social Research
"In the early days, therapy and community were my lifelines. 🤝 Over time, they transformed into my life force..."
I work with a variety of mental and emotional health challenges, but many people seek my help with addiction, stress management, and figuring out how to live a fulfilling life. This likely stems from my own experiences grappling with these issues, which profoundly influenced my decision to pursue a career in therapy.
Growing up, I was a fun-loving kid with a ton of hobbies who really made the most out of every day. The only problem was that I struggled horribly with paying attention in school and following the rules. I was much more interested in the amusement park of my mind and walking to the beat of my own drum than in reading, writing, and arithmetic. In truth, it had less to do with "interest" and more with how excruciatingly painful trying to do schoolwork was. If you have ever put your hand on a hot stove or been tased by a stun gun, then you know what school felt like for me. So, it comes as no surprise that I spent the majority of my time in detention, being asked why I was wasting my potential. Unfortunately, I asked myself the same question.
It wasn't until my teens that my amusement park mind morphed into a nightmarish inferno. One by one, my hobbies fell by the wayside. Unable to find refuge in my mind, I sought it in drugs, which led to legal troubles and heartbreak for those who cared about me. This went on for several years until the age of 20, when a series of events, including a trip to rehab, helped me to turn things around.
Upon leaving rehab, my thoughts and emotions were still that nightmarish inferno. I had turned to drugs for a reason, and removing them after years of abuse was challenging. In those early days, therapy and community support were my lifelines. Over time, they became my life force. I went on to play music professionally, teach yoga, and earn two master's degrees and a doctorate in clinical psychology.
Now, I have dedicated my career to modernizing mental and emotional health treatments to make them more accessible to the general public. I spent the first half of my career as a psychologist in San Francisco where I created a donation-based program that uses people's favorite music to help manage stress. I moved back to Cleveland during the pandemic and now run weekly community classes, give talks and workshops around town. I am open to collaborations and strategic planning on mental/emotional health topics. Contact me, and let's explore how I can be helpful to you.
areas of expertise
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Decision making
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Parent coaching
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Executive coaching
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existential issues
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Carly Gelb, IL
Dr. Goldberg is an amazing and compassionate therapist. He is understanding and extremely talented. If you’re looking for a therapist that can help you become personally empowered to be the best version of yourself, Dr. Goldberg is the way to go. Highly recommend!
Mark Goldberg, FL
Dr. Andrew Goldberg goes above and beyond with all of his clients. Talking from experience his problem solving skills and his ability to help over come any and all road blocks that life throughs at you is second to none.
Mike Mcgraw, OH
Andrew is a calm, kind person and a good friend.
Rudy Novak
I recommend and trust Dr. Goldberg wholeheartedly. I would send my loved ones to him. Very rarely do I meet a therapist who goes above and beyond to this extent to creatively connect with his clients. I am grateful for this therapist. Intelligent. Kind. Thoughtful.
Carly Trillow, , MSW, LICDC, LSW
Dr. Goldberg is truly a gem in the mental health space. His creativity, knowledge, and genuine interest in others remains everpresent in his work. He makes others feel safe enough to open up and do the hard work of healing!
Trysa Shulman, Psy.D.
Dr. Goldberg is wonderful at teaching how to meditate along to the music you like. I really enjoyed learning from him and practicing his method!
Heidi T Therapy
LISW-S, LICDC
Andrew's unique approach to mindfulness is very beneficial to clients of all ages. It is been a pleasure getting to know Andrew and consult on cases together. Highly recommend Dr. Goldberg!