Cara Goldstein

Cara Goldstein, a licensed professional counselor (MS, LPC), has dedicated many years to working with adults, teenagers, young children, and families. She employs a positive strengths-based approach, tailoring her methods to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Specializing in various evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adolescents and adults, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and general behavioral modification for younger children and adolescents, Cara addresses a wide range of challenges. Her commitment to supporting individuals of all ages encompasses issues such as self-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, school refusal, trauma, attachment and adjustment difficulties, oppositional behaviors, and family conflict. Understanding the complexities of parenting, Cara recognizes that young children often grapple with fears and anxieties that may be difficult for them to articulate. Through play therapy, she has successfully aided many families in comprehending their children's needs, nurturing their development along the way. Additionally, Cara meets with individuals facing various concerns unrelated to family conflict, providing a space to cope with numerous stressors and mood-related issues. She listens without judgment, helping clients understand their past experiences while fostering mindfulness for their future.