YD Goldstein, PhD

After all the theories are spoken and all the therapeutic techniques applied, our willingness to share the risk and to give gentle voice to the fear is the gift that heals.

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YD Goldstein, PhD's style

Why YD Goldstein, PhD chose to be in the helping profession

Mental health is important, full stop. Growing up I have seen people, ranging from teens to older adult, struggle with serious mental health issues such as severe anxiety, major depression, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and wanted to help. This eventually let me to pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology at Hofstra University and being in involved with mental health related initiatives and conversations related to the Jewish community more broadly.

YD Goldstein, PhD's approach

At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I focus on building trust, collaborating to define meaningful goals, and creating practical steps to achieve them. I also work with parents, schools, and other professionals, as needed with consent, to ensure clients have support across all areas of life. My treatment approach emphasizes approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), while remaining flexible to fit each person’s needs. I stay current on the latest research and make sure that is reflected in my practice.

What you can expect from sessions with YD Goldstein, PhD

Our first contact is a brief conversation so I can understand what brings you to therapy and what you hope to address. From there, we’ll schedule our initial session or, if needed, I can provide a referral to ensure the best fit. Our first session is generally 60 minutes and involves understanding your current issue and clarifying your goals. Following the initial evaluation, 45 or 60 minutes sessions may be scheduled once or twice a week based on the goals you have identified. Therapy can take place in-person at my Highland Park, NJ office or via telehealth. The overarching goal is building a life aligned with your values.

YD Goldstein, PhD's experience working with the Jewish community

I have been working with the Jewish community for over a decade. I began as a volunteer with working with individual who had intellectual and developmental disabilities and difficulties prior to my formal clinical training, where I learned firsthand what it means to show up for individuals and families with care, patience, and respect. My involvement expanded into community outreach for Jewish individuals with disabilities across New York and New Jersey. During that time, I organized and led shabbatonim and other programs that brought people together in ways that were both supportive and empowering. Additionally, I work with the Jewish community as a psychologist and see first hand the struggles faced by individuals across ages and stages - from teens to successful business professionals.
I currently serve as a clinical supervisor for Yachad Summer Programs.

YD Goldstein, PhD's Book Recommendation Zone

• The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
  The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom’s more than thirty-five years in clinical practice, The Gift of Therapy is a remarkable and essential guidebook that illustrates through real case studies how patients and therapists alike can get the most out of therapy.
• The Illustrated Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living
  A quick, practical, and humorous overview of ACT presented in straightforward and easy to read way.
• Man's Search for Meaning
  Viktor Frankl argues and demonstrates through his own life experience that the fundamental human drive is not for pleasure but for purpose.

Approaches

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy
• Schema Therapy

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Bereavement & Grief
• Body image
• Dating
• Depression
• Emotion regulation
• Gender Identity Issues
• LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
• Life purpose and meaning
• Mood Disorders
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Panic attacks/panic disorder
• Parenting
• Relationships
• Religious Identity Issues
• Self-Harm/Suicidality
• Skin picking (excoriation)
• Stress management
• Transitions & Change
• Trauma

8 years in practice

Licenses

• Licensed Psychologist by New Jersey. License number 35SI00787200

Degrees

• Doctor of Philosophy by Hofstra University

Certificates

• Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) by PSYPACT 23851

Trainings

• DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families by Psychwire 2022
• Cognitive Processing Therapy by Medical University of South Carolina 2022
• DBT Intensive Training by Hofstra University 2019
• ERP for OCD Training by Stress and Anxiety Services 2024
• Cognitive Processing Therapy by STRONG STAR Training Initiative 2025

Affiliations

• New Jersey Psychological Association 2024

Average costs per session

$250 - $300

Payment Methods

• Sliding Scale
• Free consultation
• Cash
• Check
• Credit Card
• ACH Bank Transfer

Insurances

• Aetna
• Carelon
• Quest Behavioral Health