Welcome to Tardigrade Psychological Services, LLC.
What is a Tardigrade? Tardigrades, like humans are delicate yet complex creatures. They are one of the toughest and most resilient animals on earth. According to the National Geographic, they are known to survive for up to 30 years without food or water. They can also live at temperatures as cold as absolute zero or above boiling, at pressures six times that of the ocean’s deepest trenches, and in the vacuum of space. At Tardigrade Psychological Services, we believe we to can survive any emotional challenges whether in sports, business, and/or in our personal life. We aim to help clients develop psychological tools to maximize potential, build grit and resilience, and circumvent and recover from burnout.
About Dr. Heather Goldberg
Dr. Goldberg is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is currently licensed in New York, South Carolina, and Georgia. She completed her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in California. Following her graduate work, Dr. Goldberg was commissioned into the United States Navy in 2009. She served as an active duty psychologist at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland (2009-2011) and Naval Branch Health Clinic in Groton, Connecticut (2011-2013). After she completed active duty service in August 2013, she transferred to the United States Navy Reserves (2013-2016), where she was assigned to the 4th Medical Battalion, in the Bronx, New York. During her military service, not only did she specialize in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders; Dr. Goldberg organized, planned, and led multiple joint task force humanitarian medical missions around the United States and developed a number of innovative programs for service members, which resulted in increased morale, mental toughness, and resiliency. After her military service, Dr. Goldberg, continued to work with former service members at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in New Jersey where she specialized in diagnostic psychological evaluations. In addition to her extensive background in the field of psychology. Dr. Goldberg completed a Master’s Degree in Organizational Change Management at the New School, New York in 2018. She concentrated her studies on leadership and performance optimization.
Philosophy
In 2020, Dr. Goldberg transitioned from military medicine with a move to the Low Country. She decided to create Tardigrade Psychological Services, a small private practice where the psychological needs of the client can be met with more flexibility, dedication and patient-centered treatment options. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In addition, she looks to optimize behavioral health in the areas of overall wellness, executive coaching, and sports psychology.
Dr. Goldberg was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based treatment used to treat a number of mental health disorders, in which research has demonstrated effectiveness. The concept behind CBT is that our experiences impact the way we think about our environment. Our thoughts influence and at times dictate our behaviors. If we examine the thoughts, understand where they come from, then we can change our behavior and ultimately how we feel. In addition to current thoughts, behaviors, and feelings it’s sometimes necessary to take a deeper dive into one’s unconscious to grow and find peace. Dr. Goldberg uses both Psychoanalysis and Family Systems Theory to help her clients gain insight on how past experiences manifests into current behaviors. Dr. Goldberg firmly believes that this insight it the first step in healing and building a stronger foundation.
At Tardigrade Psychological Services, LLC we treat a variety of mental health disorders to include but not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sleep Disorders
- Processing Grief & Coping with Loss
- Stress Management
In addition to improving overall mental health, we are interested in performance optimization whether in Sports or in the Board Room:
- Improved Focus
- Increased Relaxation Under Pressure
- Building Self-Confidence, Encouraging Positive Self-Talk, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Setting and Achieving Goals
- Developing your Leadership Style
Telehealth
Tardigrade Psychological Services, LLC is primarily a telehealth practice (video conferencing). Engaging in psychotherapy can be emotionally triggering and challenging work. At times, the process may leave you feeling uncomfortable and discouraged. It will be important for you to communicate regularly. Therapy typically works best when you make it a high priority in your personal life. Therefore, in effort to make treatment as convenient and comfortable as possible, we believe in the power of telehealth appointments. Receiving services via telehealth allows you to receive treatment at times or in places where services may not otherwise be available, and the unique characteristics of telehealth media may also help some people make improved progress on health goals that may not have been otherwise achievable without telehealth. To get the most out of your telehealth appointment it is recommended that you have a place where you can have privacy for an uninterrupted hour.
Although it is well validated by research, service delivery via telehealth may not be a good fit for every person. Therefore, if you prefer an in-person face-to-face intake appointment, we are happy to arrange an appointment in our Bluffton office. We are located at 110 Traders Cross, Bluffton, SC 29909.
Fees
Therapeutic rapport is very important in treatment outcomes; therefore, we are happy to provide a complimentary confidential consultation to determine if we are a good fit to work together on reaching your therapeutic goals.
Provider charges $250 per hour session. Payment is due at the time of service. We do not accept insurance; instead we will provide a superbill that you can present to your insurance company for reimbursement. Check with your insurance company about your out-of-network benefits. They can also give you an estimate of your reimbursement rate, what paperwork to submit, and how long they typically take to process your claims.
Cancellation policy: Appointments not cancelled within 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate.