Michelle Goldberg, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Adults & Senior Adults
goldberg@carolinaperformance.net
919.889.9054

Dr. Michelle Goldberg is a Clinical Psychologist licensed by the North Carolina Board of Psychology. Her background in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Consultation-Liaison Work, and Psychodynamic Approaches permits her to offer a wide breathe of therapeutic perspectives. She readily adapts from helping to set and achieve goals to offering support, self-exploration, and insightful guidance. She has practiced in a wide variety of settings and this has provided her a clear sense of the journey involved in seeking to attain optimal functioning. Her sessions are collaborative, explore the individual’s concerns, and utilize the individual’s strengths to help address what each person is striving to achieve.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Doctorate Degree: PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Graduate School of New England
• Dissertation: Aged Spousal Adaptation to Loss
• Internship: Medical College of Georgia, Psychology Residency Program.
• Rotations: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Behavioral Medicine, Geropsychology, & Out-Patient Psychiatry
• Post-Doctorate Fellowship: Neuropsychology
• Masters Degree: MA in Developmental Clinical Psychology, Antioch University/ Maryland
• Thesis: Guided Imagery and Music
• Bachelors Degree: BA in Psychology, Ithaca College
• Research Project: Motivation in Work Organizations

PAST EXPERIENCE AND APPOINTMENTS

• Out-Patient Hospital Psychiatric Staff Therapist

• Geropsychiatric Consultant

• Chief Psychiatric Liaison for a Pain & Stress Relief Clinic

• Rehabilitative Long-Term Care Therapist

• Chronic Geriatric Milieu In-Patient Hospital Therapist

• Grant Project, appointed Geriatric Neuropsychology Tester

• Acute In-Patient Veteran’s Administration (VA) Therapist (Training site)

• Three-College Consortium Psychological Service Therapist (Training site)

• Teacher & Co-Teacher of annually run Psychotherapy classes

• Hospital Quality Assurance Committee Member

• Private Practice Therapist

• Hospital Consultation-Liaison Therapist

• A number of professional presentations in Neuropsychology & Guided Imagery

SPECIALTY AREAS

Grieving & Loss
Business related issues
Relational concerns
Dream Interpretation
Organizational concerns
Parenting & Developmental Transitions
Anxiety & Fears
Pain & Medical Conditions
Geriatrics
Clinical Neuropsychology (No testing at this time.) Consultation-Liaison Work

FEES and POLICIES

Payment is due at the time of the scheduled appointment. A 24 hour cancelation notice is required to avoid a full fee charge for missed or canceled appointments.

Dr. Goldberg is now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield. Although Dr. Goldberg does not directly collaborate with all insurance networks, patients are welcome, after self-paying at the time of the appointment, to then contact their insurance provider regarding the reimbursement procedure for out-of network benefits. 

Clinical Intake (allow up to 1 & 1/4 hours): $200

Psychotherapy Session (55 min): $170

Psychotherapy Session (45 min): $150

Dr. Goldberg asks that you complete an intake form prior to your first visit. Please click the following link for an Intake Form to print, fill-out, and bring to your first appointment. This form can also be found under the Intake Forms tab above. Dr. Goldberg appreciates your willingness to seek her assistance in these important matters in your life.