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Beth Goodman

LCSW

Calm, practical support for life’s hard moments

  • Compassionate listener
  • Evidence-based care
  • Focus on coping skills

About Beth

Beth Goodman is an LCSW with ten years of clinical experience helping people face stress, anxiety, trauma, and related struggles. She offers steady, compassionate support and practical steps people can use between sessions. Her approach aims to make conversations feel manageable and focused on what matters most to each person.

She helps people rebuild self-esteem, process guilt and shame, and work through anger and communication problems. Beth also addresses body image, attachment and abandonment concerns, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness. Her work often centers on clarifying values and improving everyday coping skills.

Beth combines empathy with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide problem solving. Sessions typically include focused discussions, skills practice, and attention to real-life triggers. She emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable changes rather than vague promises.

Her experience includes supporting people through divorce and separation, family problems, and patterns of codependency or dependent behavior. She also helps clients manage impulsivity, isolation, and the emotional impact of chronic pain or disability.

People who choose Beth can expect a collaborative process. She listens for each person’s priorities and adapts strategies to fit their life and needs. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How evidence-based methods guide online sessions

Beth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions so people can practice skills that reduce distress and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and stress through step-by-step exercises and behavior changes that can be tried between sessions. Another emphasis is on processing trauma and strong emotions by pacing work carefully and using grounding or emotion-regulation strategies to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to identify goals, try methods that match the person’s needs, and adjust strategies based on what helps most. This means treatments are shaped by the client’s preferences and real-life priorities rather than one fixed plan.

Many people find online therapy fits their schedule and reduces travel time, making it easier to keep regular appointments and apply skills in daily life. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make check-ins shorter, allow for more frequent brief follow-ups, and support practicing skills between meetings to build lasting change.

License and NPI

LCSW New York · No. 070916
NPI1346156718

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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 commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiving stress, and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and empathic, using evidence-based techniques and practical skill building. Sessions aim to set clear goals and practice concrete strategies between meetings.

How long has she practiced as a therapist?

She has ten years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and practices in New York.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and billing work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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