About Dr. Andrew Goldberg
Psychologist in Cleveland and California
In the early days, therapy and community were my lifelines. Over time, they became my life force.
As a kid, I was fascinated by life, both externally and internally. Outside, I loved exploring nature, games, people, music, and food. Inside, my mind felt like an amusement park—alive with colorful ideas and endless creativity. School, however, felt entirely different; it was like a cage. I couldn't sit still, follow rules, or pretend to care about things that didn’t genuinely interest me. My escape became inward. Predictably, detention became routine, and the question I heard most often was, “Why are you wasting your potential?”
By the time puberty hit, that lively amusement park grew darker. My inner critic took center stage, replacing creativity and playfulness with self-doubt, anxiety, and shame. Unable to find refuge in my imagination, I turned to drugs as my new escape.
That decision led to legal troubles and profound emotional pain—not only for me but also for those who cared deeply about me. Life spiraled until, at age 20, rehab and some hard wake-up calls helped me begin the difficult journey toward recovery. Change wasn’t immediate or easy. Without substances to hide behind, I had to confront everything I’d been avoiding.
In those early days, therapy and community support became lifelines. Over time, they turned into foundational elements that guided me step-by-step in rebuilding my life.
Eventually, I pursued music professionally, taught yoga, and earned two master’s degrees and a doctorate in clinical psychology.
Since then, I’ve worked in public rehabs, luxury treatment centers, and developed a music-based stress management program. During the pandemic, I returned home to Cleveland, where I now offer individual therapy, lead community classes, and speak throughout the city.
Today, my goal is clear: to make mental and emotional health easier to access for everyone.
Education
Psy.D. 2015, Clinical Psychology
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, Ca
M.A. 2010, Social Cognitive Psychology Research
Psychology. The New School For Social Research, New York, Ny
B.A. 2007, Psychology
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Oh
My Approach
Too often, people start therapy w/out really knowing how it's supposed to help them. Similarly, therapists too often passively listen without providing the skills & insights needed for improvement. This can lead to a lot of misspent time and money.
That is why my practice has a transparent and teamwork driven approach. In the 1st 1-3 sessions we go over why you started therapy and then collaborate on a treatment plan that is customized to your specific goals. Over the course of therapy we review progress and make modifications accordingly.
