Online in New Jersey, New York
(Online Only)
Becoming a parent—or hoping to become one—can bring unexpected stress, grief, anxiety, and relationship strain. I support women, new mothers, and their partners navigating fertility struggles, loss, postpartum mood and anxiety challenges, and major life transitions. I also work with young adults in school and early career. My work is grounded in empathy and compassion, creating a nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward together.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: There is no single formula for therapy that works for everyone, and I use my training and experience in several modalities to tailor my work to each client. I like the structure of CBT and REBT, and believe that a great deal of our suffering comes from unhelpful patterns in relating to ourselves and others. I think that we often question our place in the world and the answers we come up with inform our sense of self and well-being - which is where relational and existential ideas come into play in my work. And I use a feminist lens in much of my work because I believe that existing in our world is hard, and people of all sexes and genders have unique challenges, and it is important to consider the impact of this interplay in my work with clients. My practice is a safe, affirming and accepting place, and while I may sometimes say things you don't like, they won’t be the kind of things that disregard, dismiss or invalidate your identity and experience.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I have a sliding scale for clients who are experiencing financial hardship. Financial hardship may look different to you than it does to me, and it's not my place to decide for anyone else what they can afford. I encourage you to reach out if you think you'd like to work with me, so that we can have a conversation about what "affordable" means to you, and what options I can offer to make therapy accessible.
- Out of Network
- I am not in network with any insurance panels, but I am happy to provide a superbill if you have Out of Network benefits and choose to submit for reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Marina Goldenberg MA, LMHC
- Female
- License # 011894
- Licensed in NY
- Practicing Since 2013
Marina Goldenberg Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of New Jersey, New York
- Online Therapy Details: A burden shared is a burden halved.
I specialize in maternal and paternal mental health, women's issues and College/Graduate School/Early Career transitions. I work with adults of all ages,who are struggling with balancing all the demands on their time and energy, trying to reconcile the different facets of their identity, and who are experiencing mental health challenges as a result. I have advanced training in perinatal ("surrounding birth") mental health, including decisions around family building, trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy, loss and postpartum issues, as well as surviving the ongoing and relentless experience of being a parent in today's chaotic and sometimes scary world. My work with young adults focuses on identifying core values and addressing the roadblocks that interfere with creating a life that is aligned with those values. Regardless of diagnosis or stage of life, I use a variety of therapy techniques, both structured and open-ended, to address symptoms of depression and anxiety, help clients foster and grow their support networks, manage challenges in their peer, romantic, familial and professional relationships, and learn how to set healthy boundaries in different areas of their lives.