YD Goldstein, PhD

You have to feel it to heal it - Edith Eger

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

My passion for therapy grew from seeing the life-changing impact effective treatment can have, which ultimately led me to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

YD Goldstein, PhD's approach

My specialties involve treating phobias and OCD. 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 and reducing your suffering.

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

I have been working with the Jewish community for over a decade through various mental health oriented non-profit organizations. My involvement included community outreach for Jewish individuals with disabilities across New York and New Jersey. I organized shabbatonim and other programing that brought people together in ways that were both supportive and empowering. Additionally, as a psychologist within the frum community I see first-hand the unique struggles faced by individuals across various ages and life 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
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Bereavement & Grief
• Emotion regulation
• Life purpose and meaning
• Mood Disorders
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Panic attacks/panic disorder
• Parenting
• Relationships
• 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

Payment Methods

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

Insurances

• Aetna