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Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D.
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Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, Burnout,
In network with World Trade Center Mental Health Program

Introduction

I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, NY. My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, active, warm, and direct. I believe that the most effective treatments balance compassionate understanding of why we struggle with support to push ourselves to make meaningful change. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals struggling with relationships, trauma histories, work-related trauma/stress, and chronic/terminal medical illnesses. If you have questions about whether my approach might be right for you, reach out so we can discuss your needs. TRAINING AND BACKGROUND I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research in 2014. After training in a variety of clinical settings across New York City, I completed my Postdoctoral Fellowship at Mount Sinai’s World Trade Center Mental Health Program (WTCMHP), which serves responders to the 2001 World Trade Center attacks. I went on to serve as Assistant Director of Psychology at the WTCMHP, where I provided clinical services, supervised psychology trainees and faculty, and assisted with program development. I remain affiliated with Mount Sinai’s World Trade Center Mental Health Program as voluntary faculty, and continue to treat 9/11 responders in my private practice. I am licensed in NY and I am a registered out-of-state telehealth provider for the state of Florida (https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/).

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers sliding scale

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #021401 (NY)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • World Trade Center Responders
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Living/Coping with Medical Illness
  • Emergency Responders

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • World Trade Center Mental Health Program

Pay out-of-pocket

Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Alma TeleHealth Office
Brooklyn, NY 11201-5292
McBirney-Goc Court St. Office
Brooklyn, NY 11242-1101
Park Slope President St. Office
Brooklyn, NY 11215-1523
McBirney-Goc TeleHealth Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - The New School
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology - Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Certifications

  • Certified Telebehavioral Health Practitioner through the Telebehavioral Health Institute.

Professional Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine World Trade Center Mental Health Program

FAQ

Is Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. offer telehealth appointments? Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. specialize in? Esther McBirney-Goc, Ph.D. specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Communication Issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Burnout.
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