Posts by Noel Goldberg
What If My Teen Is Vaping or Using Substances? A Parent’s Guide to What to Do Next
Written By: Owen Allie, LPC Finding out that your teenager is vaping or using substances can be frightening. Parents may immediately wonder: How serious is this? Is my teen addicted? Should I punish them? Do they need therapy? What do I do next? In my work with adolescents, some of the most common patterns I…
Read MoreWill My Insurance Cover Therapy? What You Need to Know Before Your First Appointment
One of the most common questions I hear from prospective patients is: “Will my insurance cover therapy?” The honest answer is: it depends on your individual insurance plan. As the Training and Development Manager at Dr. Goldberg & Associates, I spend a significant amount of time helping patients understand their mental health benefits. Insurance can…
Read MoreCan Therapy Change My Thinking?
If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy can really change the way you think, the short answer is yes. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC), this is one of the most common questions I hear from new clients. Many people worry that therapy is about “thinking positively” or pretending life’s…
Read MoreWhat Should I Say When Booking Therapy? A Guide to Making That First Call
Written by: Moriah Veer, Training & Development Manager Starting therapy can feel intimidating before you ever sit down with a therapist. For many people, one of the hardest parts is simply making that first phone call or sending that first email. You may find yourself wondering: What am I supposed to say? How much do…
Read MoreWhat Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Who Can Benefit From It?
If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own thoughts, emotions, or past experiences, you’re not alone. Many people believe they need to eliminate anxiety, sadness, fear, or self-doubt before they can move forward in life. In reality, waiting for difficult emotions to disappear often keeps us stuck. That’s where Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can…
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