Abraham Goetz Verified by Lit Path

About

If you are looking for a therapist with a blank, neutral face who gives an occasional "mhm" while you vent for 50 minutes, I'm not your guy. If you're looking for a guide who'll work alongside you, support you, but also be realistic and direct with you when needed, I think we would make a good team. My goal is to empower my clients to find the tools and strategies they already have within themselves, cutting through the noise and bringing those to the surface.

I firmly believe in a mutually honest and direct therapeutic relationship. I will be direct with you throughout our session, and I ask you to be equally as direct with me. If one tool isn't working, we'll go back to the drawing board together to see why, and consider another strategy from your toolbox. In order to maintain a safe, quality therapeutic relationship, I will be checking in with you frequently to ensure we are working well together.

Much of my background and current work focuses on trauma and unpacking painful experiences from across the lifespan. I have worked with clients involved in addiction and substance use, as well as legal matters such as child protective services, probation, parole, and custody, and am comfortable navigating these complex issues.

I think if you're doing therapy right, it is not going to be easy. If you've gotten this far in reading my profile, you've already taken a brave first step. Therapy can be a fulfilling journey…and can be draining, difficult, and painful. You may come to a session feeling great and leave feeling a little rough. Other times you arrive distraught and leave feeling on top of the world. It is part of this complex, intimidating, but ultimately worthwhile journey. I'd be honored to walk alongside you.

Specialties

• Abuse
• Alcohol
• Anxiety
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Codependency
• Depression
• Drug
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Stress
• Substance Abuse

Ages

Children (Under 10), Teens (14-17), Preteen (11-13), Young Adult (18-20), Senior (65+), Adult (21-64)

Types of therapy

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Integrative and Holistic Therapy

Services offered

Education and certification

• Masters of Social Work, Clinical ConcentrationAurora University, 2019
• Bachelor of Science, International Environment and Development StudiesNorwegian University of Life Sciences, 2015

Fees and payment

Session fee

$175 per session

Sliding scale

Available

Accepts

FSA, Master Card, HSA, Visa, American Express, Check, Cash

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield