Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available
Eli Goldberg
Credentials
Type of Therapist:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Clinical Social Worker
Primary Degree(s):
LCSW
Finances
Average Cost Per Session:
NIS
Insurance:
Private Insurance
Discounts Available:
Sliding Scale

Licensed Abroad

Licensed in Israel

Office 1
  • shaul adler 1
  • Jerusalem
Office 2
  • Prof. Schorr St 1
  • Tel Aviv
Office 3
  • Hamelacha 10
  • Raanana
Telehealth Available
Telehealth Available

Eli Goldberg Verified Verified

Credentials
Type of Therapist:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Clinical Social Worker

Primary Degree(s):

LCSW

Finances
Insurance:

Private Insurance

Discounts Available:

Sliding Scale

Licensed Abroad

Licensed in Israel

Office 1
  • shaul adler 1
  • Jerusalem
Office 2
  • Prof. Schorr St 1
  • Tel Aviv
Office 3
  • Hamelacha 10
  • Raanana

ABOUT

I’m a psychotherapist licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) and an addictions counselor (CASAC). I work incorporating theories and techniques from psychodynamic, somatic and mindfulness psychotherapies. I partner with my clients to achieve new goals or to break cycles of negative behavior. We work to integrate and process challenging emotions or traumatic experiences.

I provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy in my Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv offices. I also provide Video Telehealth to Florida and New York residents. My Manhattan and Brooklyn offices remain open for consultations. I am in-network with the following NY based Insurance companies: Empire BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar Health and United Healthcare. I am happy to help you work with your Insurance to get reimbursed for out of network provider benefits. For more info please see my website at  EliGoldbergLCSW.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree
Education
Year of Graduation

LCSW

Long Island University

2014


Degree
LCSW

Education
Long Island University

Year of Graduation
2014
Years in Practice

9

LICENSED ABROAD
License Category
License Number / State
Clinical Social Worker
NY #087334

License Category
Clinical Social Worker
License Number
NY #087334
LICENSED IN ISRAEL
Registered Social Worker in Israel

41294

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ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - 2019

Somatic Experiencing - 2019


DISTANCE COUNSELING

Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy

PRIMARY SPECIALTIES

Abuse

Addictions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Dissociative Disorders

Drug Abuse

ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

Adjustments

Alcohol Abuse

Anxiety / Panic

Codependency

Depression

Grief

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Psychosomatic Disorders

Schizophrenia / Psychosis

Self-Esteem

Spiritual Concerns

Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

CLIENT FOCUS

Population

Adolescents
Adults
LGBTQ
Men
Women

Languages

English

TREATMENT APPROACH

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on how one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected and can be changed. It is based on the idea that how we think (cognition) and how we feel (emotion) can influence how we behave. CBT helps people identify and challenge distorted thinking and replace it with more balanced thinking, leading to improved mood and behavior. ‘Homework’, usually containing practical writing exercises, is often completed by the client between sessions to reinforce the therapy. Examples of tools that practitioners often use are journaling, challenging beliefs, and mindfulness.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that uses the metaphor of an internal family of parts to help people gain awareness of how different parts of themselves can interact in healthy and unhealthy ways. IFS encourages people to become curious about their different parts, with the goal of helping them gain access to their true Self or core. Through this process, people can learn to recognize and care for the different parts of themselves, as well as develop compassionate understanding for the origins of their parts. A key principle of IFS is that each part within the person has its own positive intention and is trying to protect the person in some way. By understanding the positive intention of each part, the practitioner and client can work together to help the parts feel heard and understood, and to find more adaptive ways of meeting their needs. IFS has been found to be an effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a form of therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations can affect our mental health. MBCT helps individuals become aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in order to gain insight and control over them. MBCT helps clients learn how to recognize their sense of being and see themselves as separate from their thoughts and moods. This separation can free the client from thought patterns in which the repeated negative messages may be dominating the client’s focus. After developing an awareness of the separation between thoughts, emotions, and the self, people in treatment may find that while the self and the emotions may exist simultaneously, they do not have to exist within the same dimension. The healing can take place when one learns how to interject positive thoughts into negative moods and thereby create a shift in mood.

Play TherapyPlay therapy is an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate form of intervention used to facilitate emotional, cognitive, and social growth in children. Play therapy is based on the premise that play is the child's natural medium of self-expression and can be used to assess and help a child work through difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The goal of play therapy is to help children develop the skills and abilities to navigate life stressors, and build self-esteem. During treatment, the therapist creates a comfortable, safe environment (a playroom) for the child to play with as few limits as possible. The toys in the playroom are intended to encourage the child to express his or her feelings and develop healthier behaviors. The child’s “play” with these toys serve as the child’s symbolic words, which may be difficult to express otherwise.

PsychoanalysisPsychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on unconscious processes and is used to treat mental health conditions. It is based on the belief that unconscious conflicts are the root of psychological issues. It seeks to understand an individual's psychological experience, including thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, in order to identify patterns, uncover underlying conflicts, and gain insight into how these conflicts may be impacting the individual's life. Psychoanalysis is based on the idea that unconscious processes and experiences can affect behavior, mood, and relationships. The goal of psychoanalysis is to help the individual gain insight into these unconscious processes. Psychoanalysis suggests that the client’s symptoms can be reduced by bringing these conflicts into conscious awareness.

Psychodynamic TherapyPsychodynamic therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the unconscious mind and how it affects behavior. It works to help people understand and work through past experiences and feelings that may be causing difficulties in the present. This type of therapy encourages individuals to explore their emotions, relationships, and behaviors in order to gain insight into their current difficulties. It can help individuals better understand themselves and their motivations, and gain insight into how past events have impacted their current lives. People tend to develop defense mechanisms when faced with challenges in life. Defense mechanisms may keep painful feelings, memories, and experiences in the unconscious. A few common defense mechanisms include: denial, repression, and rationalization. Psychodynamic therapists encourage people to speak freely about their emotions, desires, and fears. Being open may help uncover vulnerable feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness. According to psychodynamic theory, behavior is influenced by unconscious thought. Once painful feelings are brought forth and processed, the defense mechanisms are no longer needed and a person in treatment can start changing unhelpful patterns when coping with life’s challenges.

Relational PsychotherapyRelational psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s relationships with others and the dynamics between them. It emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist, and it explores the meaning and purpose of relationships in the client’s life. Relational psychotherapy seeks to understand how the client’s past relationships shape their current experiences and how the client interacts with others. The goal is to help the person develop healthier relationships and better communication skills so they can become more emotionally connected to others.

Somatic Experiencing (SE)Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other physical and psychological stresses. It is based on the idea that the body is a powerful source of healing and that unresolved trauma can be resolved through the process of bringing awareness and attention to the physical sensations of the body. By gradually and gently guiding individuals through the sensations associated with their traumatic experience, SE can help to restore balance and well-being more quickly and effectively than traditional psychotherapy. SE utilizes the body’s natural ability to regulate and heal itself and supports individuals in developing more resilience and self-regulation. Somatic Experiencing aims to help people move past the place where they might be “stuck” in processing a traumatic event. SE is often used to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Teaching Assistant)

SERVICES OFFERED

Individual Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Consultation
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Workshops/Educating

PROUD PARTICIPANT


Therapist's Experience with Gap Year Students

I have been working with adolescents and young adults for over 10 years. I specialize in working with trauma, substance misuse and addictive behaviors, as well as mood disorders (depression and anxiety), self esteem and relationship issues, ADHD and OCD.