Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC | Wayne NJ Psychotherapist

When you meet with Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW you can expect that you are meeting with a caring and empathetic practitioner who is experienced in dealing with a multitude of mental health issues. Caroline listens very carefully and creates a safe space for one's narrative, thoughts, feelings, meanings, and solutions to unfold as needed. She can be both a quiet and attentive listener as well as alternatively interactive and sensitive to the needs of each session.

Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. She attended the graduate school of Social Work at Rutgers University and graduated in 1991 with a Masters in Social Work. Additionally, she is a certified licensed clinical social worker. She has practiced Psychotherapy/Behavioral Therapy for 32 years. She attended the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey from 2003-2010.

Caroline will work with you to create a personalized plan for your individual situation and concerns to help you improve your quality of life. Although behavioral therapy is usually considered short-term, there are several factors to consider. Every client's mental health goals are different. She will discuss how many sessions you may need based on your situation and the severity of your symptoms. It is important to stick with your treatment plan. Therapy can be challenging at times. Working on emotional issues can be painful and exhausting. You may feel angry or cry during a session, but skipping sessions can disrupt your progress. Results will not be instant. You may need several sessions before you begin to see improvement. One of Caroline's strengths is her openness to feedback. She embraces a collaborative approach. If you feel you are not benefiting from psychotherapy, she encourages her clients to talk about it so together you may find ways to enhance personal growth.

Medication is not a requirement of psychotherapy or behavioral therapy. Every client's mental health goals are different. Caroline can collaborate with psychiatrists when medication may be helpful in alleviating distress or symptoms of mental health issues.

All conversations with Caroline B Goldberg, LCSW as your therapist are confidential. However, if there is an immediate threat to your safety expressed during a session, all therapists are required by state and federal law to report those concerns to authorities. Some of those immediate concerns include Child abuse and abusing someone over the age of 18 who is vulnerable due to a disability Threatening to harm yourself or commit suicide Threatening to harm someone else or take another person's life

You can expect to meet with a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist who will create a safe space for you to talk about anything you may be having trouble with. Caroline will help you identify any issues such as mental health disorders, symptoms of grief, divorce, and more to decide which goals you would like to focus on. She will help you become aware of any thoughts and emotions that may have contributed to your issues of concern by discussing experiences and interpreting situations and interactions with other people. Caroline is dedicated to customizing her therapeutic approach for each client. Your sessions will help you recognize behaviors and thinking patterns that may be contributing to your issues. She will work with you to create a safe place to speak about what may be troubling you. She respects and is sensitive to multicultural issues and is dedicated to creating a warm, collaborative environment for clients to speak about their personal experiences and concerns

Yes. Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC is LGBTQ-friendly. Everyone is welcome at our office. We offer services to all orientations.

Yes. In fact, Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC offers psychotherapy/behavioral therapy services for children and teenagers from ages 5 to 17. Young children can benefit from cognitive-behavioral play therapy which is a very common strategy used by therapists to gain insight into what a child may be unable to express verbally. During cognitive behavioral play therapy, children can choose their own toys to play. They may be asked to create scenes or draw pictures to assist them in expressing themselves. Cognitive-behavioral play therapy allows Caroline to help teach parents how to improve communication with their children. Caroline is dedicated to creating a safe space for teenagers to express mental health concerns regarding a multitude of issues plaguing today's youth. She specializes in working with individuals that may be experiencing academic underachievement at school, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and all kinds of trauma.

Anyone seeking to live a richer and more fulfilling life can benefit from behavioral therapy sessions. Behavioral therapy helps us to identify negative behaviors and thinking patterns so we can unpack their meaning and respond to them more effectively. Studies show that mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and eating disorders can become more manageable with behavioral therapy sessions. Fortunately, Caroline specializes in working with clients with mental health disorders like those mentioned above and more.

Behavioral therapy is used to treat a multitude of mental health disorders. Behavioral therapy derives from the fundamental understanding that behaviors are learned in a variety of ways, often out of conscious awareness. Once unhealthy behaviors are identified, behavioral therapy helps to change self-defeating patterns, dynamics, and maladaptive behaviors. Behavioral therapy can help you learn more about yourself and often leads to a more fulfilling life. Caroline B. Goldberg offers behavioral therapy at both of her office locations.

No. We do, however encourage you to call our office or email Caroline at your convenience to discuss the insurance plans we accept and payment options. Please note that we offer flexible payment plans on a sliding scale. Once we have your insurance information, our office will submit the claim to them. Depending on the coverage, clients find that the average cost per session is $140-$250. Sliding scale is also offered when needed.

Every client has a unique background. Many times, clients seek the help of Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC for anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. However, Caroline has 30 years of experience in working with clients with a variety of mental health concerns. Please see her website for a complete list of services. For instance, she specializes in working with generations affected by the Holocaust and other intergenerational transmissions of trauma. She also offers group therapy sessions for adults struggling with relationships, dating, career and family issues.

Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC is less than 10 miles away from Montclair State University. Simply get on to US 46-W in Woodland Park from Clove Rd and Great Notch Road. Then, follow US 46-W and 23-N to Alps Rd. in Wayne. Stay on Alps Rd. and drive to our office at 10 Birkett Ct.

Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC offers a wide variety of psychotherapy/behavioral therapy to anyone ages 5 and up. She uses an objective screening tool to help clients identify their mental health needs and work together to help clients live meaningful lives. Her warmth and care in engaging clients helps to facilitate a safe space to discuss different matters. Various treatment approaches are used to better serve each client's needs. Services include cognitive behavioral therapy, marital/couples counseling, family systems therapy, family therapy, object relations, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, relational therapy, relational psychoanalytic. Caroline can facilitate therapy sessions with individuals and couples seeking help to improve their mental health and relationships.

Montclair State University is located just southeast of Caroline B. Goldberg's psychotherapy office. In addition, the Wayne Police Department, Wayne Public Library and Wayne Valley High School is in our neighborhood.

Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC has two offices. Her Wayne, NJ office is located at 10 Birkett Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470. We are located on a quaint, cul-de-sac road in a neighborhood that is west of the Wayne Police Department, Wayne Public Library and Wayne Valley High School.

Since 1991, Caroline is approaching 30 years helping patients.

My work with over 25 years is informed by an array of contemporary psychological theories with emphases being on thinking, feeling, and behavior.