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Beth Goodman

Therapist · New York

Beth GoodmanLCSW

Compassionate, practical support for stressful times

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  • Experience10 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting concerns

About Beth

Beth Goodman is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience guiding people through stressful and painful life moments. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and rebuilding self-esteem. Beth offers a calm, steady presence and helps people name what feels hard right now.

Her work centers on clear, practical conversations that lead to manageable changes. She listens for patterns around attachment, abandonment, and codependency and helps clients spot how those patterns show up in daily life. She also addresses body image, guilt and shame, and struggles with communication and control.

Beth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both emotional pain and everyday challenges. Sessions often include talking through specific situations, practicing new ways to respond, and setting small, achievable goals. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation.

Clients who worry about divorce, separation, or family problems find a thoughtful space to sort options and feelings. Beth works at a pace each person is comfortable with and emphasizes rebuilding self-worth and improving how people relate to others.

She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Beth uses a collaborative style that balances empathy with practical strategies to help people move toward clearer thinking and steadier days.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Many of Beth Goodman’s methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people make concrete changes. One common approach she uses focuses on building awareness of patterns - identifying how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and then practicing different responses to reduce distress. This approach is helpful for anxiety, stress, and impulse-driven reactions.

Another often-used method involves working on relationships and attachment. Sessions aim to improve communication, set healthier boundaries, and address feelings of abandonment or codependency. That work can ease guilt, shame, and repeated conflicts with others.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Beth will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then suggest techniques to try. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan together with the client so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue care during moving or schedule changes. Licensed professionals can help match a session rhythm that fits daily routines while focusing on clear, actionable progress.

License and NPI

  • LCSW New York · No. 070916

NPI1346156718

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Beth focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, and self-esteem, plus related areas like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is collaborative and empathetic, using evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to help people make small, steady changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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