Valencia Gooden
Hopeful practical therapy for everyday struggles
LCSW, LISW Ohio
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Valencia
Valencia Gooden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She writes simple, practical plans and listens carefully to each person’s priorities.
Background and approach
Valencia aims to make sessions feel straightforward and focused so people can take small steps forward. Valencia brings five years of clinical therapy experience and more than a decade in human services.
She uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Therapy, and the Gottman Method depending on what the person needs. Sessions are shaped around a client's goals and pace rather than a fixed template.
Her style is gentle and respectful, with a focus on clear tools people can try between sessions. That might mean learning ways to manage anxious thoughts, practicing self-compassion, or setting achievable routines for better mood and motivation.
Valencia explains strategies in everyday language and checks in on what works. She emphasizes collaboration and steady progress.
People who want to explore purpose, strengthen self-love, or find ways through life transitions will find a practical ally in her. Valencia also draws on life experience and creative interests to keep work relatable and grounded.
Valencia is based in Ohio and holds LCSW and LISW credentials. She offers different session formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Valencia often blends a few practical approaches to meet the needs people bring. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing hurtful patterns, which can help when relationships or interaction styles feel strained. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening closely and adapting the pace to the person, offering a nonjudgmental space to clarify goals and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and habits into manageable steps and teaches concrete skills to shift mood and behavior.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Valencia will talk with the person about their goals, try methods that fit, and adjust work based on what helps. The plan can change over time as needs and priorities evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions let people work face to face when that is helpful, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options help make regular care easier to fit into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed in
Indiana, Ohio
Languages
English