Cilicia Gooden, LCSW
About me
As a Black woman therapist with a decade of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on empowering clients through challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma.
I bring a deeply compassionate approach to addressing women's issues, mood disorders, and multicultural experiences. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and explore life purpose while honoring their unique cultural identities and personal journeys.
My expertise spans critical areas including stress management, relationship healing, and supporting individuals through significant life transitions like pregnancy and childbirth. I am committed to creating a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies that promote emotional wellness, self-understanding, and transformative healing.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
AZ LCSW LCSW-22930