Jeffrey Goidel Ph.D

Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D – Specializes in children
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles
Florida Licensed Psychologist PY7618 New York Licensed Psychologist 008916
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Adelphia University in Garden City, NY.

Jeffrey Goidel works with children, teens and families in public school and private clinical practice. He has been a faculty member in psychology at Monroe College, New York City, and Long Island University, Rockland Campus. Dr. Goidel is an expert witness in the Rockland County, NY court system and has consulted to such community agencies as the Association for Retarded Children, United Hospice, and Legal Aid. He presently lives in Boca Raton, Florida. He sees children in Plant City and Brandon schools druing the day, and at Cheer Counseling on weeknights.

Dr. Goidel works with youngsters and families on issues including anxiety, social problems, depression, grief/loss, divorce/separation, peer pressure, school problems, learning disability, developmental disability, anxiety, social problems, depression, grief/loss, divorce/separation, peer pressure, school problems, learning disability, developmental disability and ADHD. He provides assessment, therapy and psychological testing, and Child Protective Services.

Dr. Goidel recieved the Florida State Education Merit Award the past four years in a row (2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011). This award, presented by the Florida state Governor, recognizes outstanding professionals across disciplines in the Florida public schools. Recipients receive a $2,500 stipend funded by a grant from the Florida state budget.

Dr. Goidel is presently doing psychological assessments.

Dr. Goidel comes to us all the way from Boca Raton, Florida

Psychological Evaluations:
New or Updated 504 plan *
ADHD, Learning or Behavioral Problems
Autistic Spectrum/Aspergers
Possible Giftedness

If your child is having problems in school, he/she may need to be evaluated for a 504 plan that will provide special services within the classroom. These services can something as simple as sitting in the front row for a child who has vision or hearing problems. A child with attention problems may need a seat closer to the teacher, or in a quieter area of the room. By law, the schools are required to assess children who may need a 504 plan. The catch-22 here is that there is no time limit put on when the school is required to test your child. It could be 6 months, or even a year from now. In the meantime, your child is losing valuable time because he isn’t experiencing an optimal school environment. Without help, he may be experiencing frustration and failure to learn. She may become withdrawn or disruptive. Unnecessary failure and loss of self-esteem can be the outcome of delay. All children having school problems deserve, and need to have an assessment. Don’t let your child fail while you’re waiting for the schools to “do something.” Jeffrey Goidel PhD, Cheer Counseling, is presently taking appointments for 504 testing in 2012. Hurry and call – he fills up quickly.

Dr. Goidel accepts most major Florida and New York insurances including: BCBS/New Directions, Cigna, Humana, United Behavioral, Florida Kids Care, and others. His fee without insurance is $125/hr. Testing requires additional fees for Dr. Goidel’s time in scoring the tests and writing-up the evaluation. A partial payment/deposit for testing must be paid at the time you make the appointment to see Dr. Goidel and is not refundable if you miss the appointment. Call the office to make an appointment with Dr. Goidel – he is presently accepting appointments for the summer.