Olga Goodman, LCSW

Bio

I am an EMDR certified therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. I specialize in helping professionals who struggle with the impacts of past traumas, self-esteem issues, imposter syndrome, adoption, and relationship problems.

I’m the right therapist for you if you are willing and ready to dive deep into getting to know yourself. I will help you to see clearly how your past impacts your current daily life and relationships so you can eliminate the blind spots that keep you stuck.  

My clients often comment on how comfortable and safe they feel with me. They appreciate being challenged in a gentle and nonjudgemental way which helps them see and change the patterns that no longer serve them.  

When working with me you can expect authentic human connection where both your tears and your laughter (including, a sarcastic sense of humor) are welcomed and shared. My aim is to help you build awareness and self-acceptance, so you can enjoy the internal sense of freedom that comes with feeling “good enough.”

My credentials: 

.           Education & Licensure

• Belarusian State Pedagogical University, majoring in psychology 

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Suffolk University, 2009

• Master of Social Work from San Diego State University, 2012 

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015 #69810

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the National Association of  Social Workers (NASW) 

• Member of the EMDR International Association

Training & Certifications

• EMDR certification 

• Pacific Gestalt Institute- ongoing professional development 

• Grief informed professional certification

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

• Trauma Focused CBT

• Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method for couples therapy

• Motivational Interviewing