Hannah's Holistic Approach

Mental health is an important part of your child’s overall health and well-being and I support you and your family in this journey.

I provide a safe, empathic and non-judgmental space to listen to you, your child and your family. In formulating a diagnosis, I consider emotional, medical, and environmental contributors to your child's behavior and general health. We will work together to create an individualized treatment plan for your child and family which may include medication, different types of psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, school modifications, or (likely) a combination of many of these elements.

Medication is not always the answer, and it is rarely the whole answer. I value our dialogue when discussing  a potential role for medication and, should we decide on that approach, I will work with you to find the option that best fits your values before prescribing medication.

I am a strong advocate for my patients and collaborate closely with your child's pediatrician, therapist and teachers if you so choose. I consider myself a part of your family's team and it is my honor to work with you toward your child's optimal mental health.

Thanks for taking this journey with me.
Let's get started,

Hannah L. Goldberg MSN, NP

Medication:

You might also be wondering about the role for medication in your care. Your mental health is a complex interplay of many factors spanning culture, society, family, diet, exercise and more. For some people some of the time, medication is part of the answer. It is not always the answer and it is never the complete answer. Your struggles and your health are unique to you. I promise to design a management plan catered to you, based on your values, your needs and the unique complexities of your condition. Thousands of patients before you have heard me tell them, “You’re the boss!” I say this often, and I mean it every time. I’m an expert in mental health, but you are the only expert on you. I will value your expertise as we, together, chart the right path forward.

Collaboration:

I consider myself a member of your team and only one piece of the puzzle toward better mental health. This team includes your primary doctor, your therapist, your family and friends. I will work closely with your doctors and involved family to create the network of support that you deserve, and that every person needs. This is why I ask, up front, that you provide me with the names and phone numbers of those closest to you and I request that you give them my phone number as well. This is also why I’ve invested in a medical record that, with your consent, would allow me to access notes and data from other doctors and hospitals. I am committed to working with your healthcare team toward your goal of better mental health.

Thank you for being here.

Let’s get started,
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Aryeh Goldberg MD, MA

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