Richard Goldin

Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience. He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction, and eating or body-related concerns. He speaks plain language and focuses on small changes that can improve daily life.

He came to counseling after a career in business and education. A personal experience of depression during a business setback shaped his view of therapy. That turning point led him to study psychology and addiction counseling and to use what he learned to help others rethink unhelpful beliefs.

In sessions he emphasizes cognitive and dialectical behavior approaches to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and reacting. He also draws on mindfulness and motivational techniques to build new skills and steady emotions. His work addresses relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and impulse-related concerns alongside mood and anxiety problems.

Richard believes values-based living and gratitude support recovery and growth. He encourages clients to identify what matters most and to take manageable steps toward those priorities. He also supports people dealing with parenting stress, career strain, or isolation and loneliness.

Clients can expect a conversational style that mixes practical strategies with moments of reflection. He aims to help people move from stuck or self-critical thinking toward clearer choices and more satisfying daily experience.

How his approaches translate to online work

Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression. DBT provides skills for managing strong emotions and impulsivity, useful for mood instability, addictions, and interpersonal stress.

He also uses mindfulness practices to help people become more aware of their thoughts and bodily experience. These techniques aim to create steadier attention, reduce reactivity, and support gradual behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. Together they try techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on what the client prefers and needs.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals often adapt CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises for remote sessions so clients can build skills and track progress over time.