Welcome

Congratulations on beginning the process of seeking out therapy! Whether you are looking to improve your mental health or navigate a difficult life situation, therapy has the potential to help you to gain relief from symptoms and build strategies that help you to be at your best going forward.

I work with adults and adolescents ages 14+ with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress, trauma, identity exploration, sexuality, career and vocational concerns, and family and relationship issues.

Approach to Therapy

The working relationship between a therapist and client is at the core of what makes therapy work: it is important to have a therapist you trust and feel comfortable working with, whether that is me or someone else. I work with each client to approach therapy in a way that feels right for them as a person and their unique needs.

I start therapy with an initial assessment process (typically 2-3 sessions), which involves getting to know about you and your reasons for seeking therapy, your mental health history, and your current symptoms. From there, I’ll create a treatment plan and discuss this with you. I use a number of clinical approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and humanistic approaches depending upon the specific needs and preferences of each client. After the initial assessment process, therapy sessions focus on treatment, including gaining further insight into your presenting concerns, addressing your mental health symptoms, and working toward your goals.

While therapy primarily focuses on psychological factors such as mental health symptoms, thought patterns, and behaviors, I take a holistic approach to mental healthcare that recognizes the biological, social, and cultural factors that play a role in each person’s psychological functioning.

What are the Next Steps?

The next step is a free 15-minute consultation. During this meeting, we can discuss your interest in therapy and my approach to therapy. If we’re a good fit for working together, then we can schedule an initial therapy session.

To schedule a free consultation, email drjosh@joshuagoodman.com or call 541-862-1025.