Dr. Goldschmidt is a licensed psychologist. He received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology in 2008 from Boston College and studied pastoral ministry, earning a Masters of Divinity in 2001 from the University of Notre Dame.
Career Highlights
- Serving as the Director of the Foley Community Service Center at Spring Hill College overseeing community service, service learning, and non-profit internships.
- Practicing psychotherapy and psychological testing with adolescents, adults, and families at several clinics in and around Boston, MA: Harvard Medical School, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, the Guidance Center, Inc., and the Walker Home and School.
- Leadership development and strategic planning with churches, schools, and non-profit organizations.
- Interning at the World Health Organization at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Teaching high school English after college.
Approach to Therapy
I draw from a variety of psychotherapy approaches to help alleviate clients’ suffering and empower them to address their life challenges, set courageous goals, and live with a sense of meaning and purpose.
I have worked with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, traumatic experiences (e.g, abuse, sexual assault), anxiety, sexual identity, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and schizophrenia.
As I work with clients, I draw from:
- Self-psychology
- Attachment theory
- Solution-focused therapy
- Exposure therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Narrative therapy
- Positive psychology
- Motivational interviewing
- Personal wellness
- Psychological testing and assessments
