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Gregory Gooden

Gregory Gooden

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Gender Identity: male

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Short Biography

I am a licensed therapist, an addiction professional, a bit of a technology geek, and a fellow traveler in recovery. In addition to those things, I am a Compliance Officer and Clinical Supervisor at an all women’s addiction treatment center where I’ve worked in various capacities ranging from counselor to director since 2010.

Therapy Philosophy

I view thoughts, feelings, and behaviors from a lens of curiosity; wondering what beliefs are behind them; helping to root out dynamics that help those things persist. Often we are stuck in a distorted comfort in familiar pain and we simply cannot see it without someone reflecting that in the room. I am an integrative (drawing from multiple therapeutic orientations) humanist-existential therapist; an enthusiastic cheerleader. I will bring humor and validation into the session. I’m passionate about brain chemistry. I am social-justice oriented. I am also trauma-informed.

Special Training & Certifications

Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Neurodivergent Challenges Social anxiety Panic attacks Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Premarital counseling Infidelity recovery Divorce or separation Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Burnout Major life transitions Substance Use & Addictive Behaviors Recovery and relapse prevention Behavioral addictions ADHD Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Feeling stuck Personal growth

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Eclectic Therapy Humanistic Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Client-centered Collaborative Nonjudgmental Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Pleasure and joy as healing Spiritual but not religious Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Non-hierarchical relationship Therapist as co-learner

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 10 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info