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Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, hypnosis (hypnotherapy), personal growth and development, and more.
5700 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021

Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD is a psychologist in Hollywood, FL specializing in psychology.

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5700 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021
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Some issues Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News 

“Psychologist Cheryl Gotthelf says it's natural for people to be both curious and concerned about a crime that seems to defy human nature.”—"S. Fla. Psychologist Explains Violence Against Parents", CBS News, July 2011

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 26
mental health therapy 384

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 547

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 30
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 12
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 33
Dementia 24
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2014 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 40
mental health therapy 798

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 56
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 18
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 34
Dementia 22
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2015 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 28
mental health therapy 713

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 74
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 22
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 29
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 63
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 44
Dementia 27
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2016 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 18
mental health therapy 664

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 43
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 61
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 17
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 44
Dementia 33
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 626

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 34
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 52
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 19
85 and over 13
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 40
Dementia 48
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 607

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 31
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 23
Dementia 32
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 581

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 15
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 595

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 28
Dementia 49
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2021 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 25
mental health therapy 612

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 23
Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 17
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 50
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 463

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 20
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated as a psychologist in Hollywood, FL were mental health therapy, counseling services and diagnostic evaluation.

counseling services 27
diagnostic evaluation 26
mental health therapy 599

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 31
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 16
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 15
85 and over 7
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 62
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 25
Cancer 5

Education & Training

She has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Insurance Information

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Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cheryl A. Gotthelf, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

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Biography

Dr. Cheryl Gotthelf's area of specialization is psychology. Her clinical interests include hypnosis (hypnotherapy), depression, and physical disabilities. Cigna, CIGNA Plans, and Medicare appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Gotthelf takes.

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