SUMMIT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
MICHAEL H. GOLDMAN, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #54601
EAGALA Certified
Specializations and Expertise:
Child, adolescent, and young adult therapy; family therapy; group therapy (Middle School Age)
Emotional disturbances; special needs; anxiety; depression; defiance; social skills; parenting skills; behavior management; family structure; family relationships
School intervention; classroom observation; IEP participation
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); choice theory/reality therapy; systems theory; experiential learning; artistic expression; play; role-play; relaxation techniques
Mr. Goldman spent seven years as a therapist in a school for children and teens with severe emotional disturbances and other special needs, helping both kids and families. He builds strong, trusting relationships with clients to empower them to take positive risks, and he uses creative techniques to demonstrate new behaviors. These range from modeling to role-play to Horse-Powered Growth and Learning (which includes horse-assisted psychotherapy). Mr. Goldman also runs horse-assisted learning programs for organizations and other groups. He has presented on child abuse prevention and parenting.
Education:
MSW, Arizona State University
BA, University of Rhode Island
EAGALA Certified Equine Psychotherapist
Professional Association Memberships:
Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA)
Contact:
(908) 273-5558 ext 144
“My own experiences as a child and adolescent drew me into the counseling field. I have a way of empathizing with clients and understanding how complicated it can be to grow up in this world. My work in the school system showed me that providing social and emotional support can change the way kids navigate life.”