Kelly Goodman, LCSW
LCSW guiding healing from trauma and life changes
- Trauma and grief expertise
- Housing and advocacy experience
- Flexible online sessions
About Kelly Goodman
Kelly Goodman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of clinical experience who draws on extensive community and public health work to support people through stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her practice grew from decades in community mental health programs - including Housing First models, intensive case management, and assertive community treatment - and from teaching peer counseling and chronic pain management classes in Federally Qualified Health Clinics that served people experiencing houselessness. That background shaped a practical approach that often begins with addressing basic needs like housing and benefits so clients have a foundation for deeper healing.
Goodman also brings experience managing medical respite beds, advocating for social security access, and working with frequent callers to emergency services. She currently works part time in an emergency department conducting mental health and risk assessments and serves as an on-call family therapist in an adolescent psychiatric unit. Over the years she has deepened her understanding of how trauma affects people across the lifespan and uses that perspective to offer tools, support, and advocacy for recovery and resilience.
Raised in a large, diverse family and shaped by life experiences such as loss, adoption, interracial family life, caregiving for serious illness, and engagement with cultural healing practices, she combines professional training and lived experience to foster compassionate, client-centered work. Kelly believes people have an innate capacity to heal and that guided support can help them better appreciate and navigate this complex life. She welcomes contact to explore whether they might be a good fit.
Goodman also brings experience managing medical respite beds, advocating for social security access, and working with frequent callers to emergency services. She currently works part time in an emergency department conducting mental health and risk assessments and serves as an on-call family therapist in an adolescent psychiatric unit. Over the years she has deepened her understanding of how trauma affects people across the lifespan and uses that perspective to offer tools, support, and advocacy for recovery and resilience.
Raised in a large, diverse family and shaped by life experiences such as loss, adoption, interracial family life, caregiving for serious illness, and engagement with cultural healing practices, she combines professional training and lived experience to foster compassionate, client-centered work. Kelly believes people have an innate capacity to heal and that guided support can help them better appreciate and navigate this complex life. She welcomes contact to explore whether they might be a good fit.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kelly Goodman have?
Kelly Goodman has 17 years of experience.
Is Kelly Goodman a licensed therapist?
Yes, Kelly Goodman holds the credential LCSW. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: OR LCSW L3559.
In which languages does Kelly Goodman provide therapy?
Kelly Goodman provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Goodman located?
Kelly Goodman is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Kelly Goodman as my therapist?
You can work with Kelly Goodman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kelly Goodman work with international clients?
Kelly Goodman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelly Goodman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Kelly Goodman uses attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people improve security and connection in relationships; it can be useful for issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and intimacy-related problems. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and the client's own goals, offering a respectful space to process grief, identity, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Kelly approaches that decision collaboratively. She will listen to each person's needs, goals, and preferences and tailor methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy with Kelly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options for scheduling and communication. These formats make it easier to access care from home, balance appointments with work or family, and maintain continuity of support during life changes.