I am a psychotherapist who is licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as individual psychotherapy. I am a graduate of Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois), The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and The Institute for Psychoanalysis (Chicago). I have been mentored personally by several of the top Family Therapy theorists in the United States. While obtaining my graduate degrees and certifications at Northwestern, I was awarded with an Honorarium to lecture and teach a 300 student 11 week psychology course at Northwestern because of my expertise in counseling. In addition, I have served as a faculty member at Lake Forest College, where I have counseled, taught, and supervised students. I have been a Clinical Fellow at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for over 20 years. I have been associated with Betterhelp since 2014. Tele-Medicine Psychotherapy allows my clients/patients more access to me through their virtual visits and unlimited email, which is far more helpful, convenient, and safe then weekly or bi-weekly office visits, as well as, less expensive in cost. My clinical experience includes, but is not limited to, individual, couple, and family therapy. The patients that I have successfully treated include people who present with issues relating to Life Transitions, Relationship and Marital Counseling, Child and Adolescent Issues and Concerns, PTSD & Trauma Resolution, Anxiety and Stress Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, Grief and Loss, Personality Disorders, Military-Veterans, Career Challenges, Weight Loss/Maintenance, Family Therapy, Family of Origin Healing, and Personal Growth & Self Awareness. I also work with clients who need assistance in life coaching. I am licensed to advise clients on issues and matters that come up as they navigate parenthood. My goals for each patient are individually thought-out according to a collaboration between patient and therapist. I can teach you how to become your own best advocate. My objective as your counselor is to assist in making you the best that you can be. I am extremely prompt in responding to all of the Betterhelp subscribers who are assigned to me. If you want my assistance on a daily basis, I am available to work with you. I am here for you as often as you'd like me to be. My objectives are to help you to exist in the environment in which you live and to assist you in getting to the next place in your life. For those of you who are in relationships that have ended, I will assist you with survival skills which focus on THE WHY, THE HOPE, THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN, and THE LETTING GO, a system that I have developed that has helped hundreds of my clients. The modalities that I use in my counseling approach are Psychodynamic, Family of Origin, Humanistic, Behavioral, Cognitive, CBT, Systemic, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused, Gottman, as well as others. I set up a compassion-focused alliance with my clients. I offer Live Camera Sessions, Live Phone Sessions, and Email Chat Sessions, as well as continuous email communication, to my clients. The choice is yours. People start to heal the moment they feel heard. I look forward to joining with you as your counselor.

Thank you for taking the time out to view my profile. Finding the right therapist to meet your individual needs is a very important step and I am hopeful that I will be able to assist you. I find great passion in assisting my clients in meeting and surpassing their full potential. After I obtained my Bachelors degree in Psychology, I continued my education and received a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed in multiple states, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. I have experience with working with individuals of all ages, ethnicities, races, religions, sexual orientations, and genders. Although I use multiple counseling techniques (Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, etc) in order to meet my client's individual needs, my work with clients is primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy perspective. I believe that the connections between rationality and emotion as well as mind and body are essential in accomplishing behavioral change through logical thinking. Becoming more aware of damaging automatic thoughts and acquiring the ability to revise cognitions impacts one’s behaviors and ultimately may lead to positive change. In addition, I hold a great appreciation for the unconscious and the power it has over one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The intimate process of making the unconscious conscious is a fundamental step toward growth, development, and change. Being able to recognize how unresolved conflicts from the past influence the present and manifests in unhealthy cyclical patterns gives one the power and confidence to take control.​​ It is my belief that therapy is an intense, engaging, rewarding, and collaborative process. One of the main purposes of therapy is for one to gain a deeper understanding of self by exploring personal experiences, perspectives, and expectations. Regardless of the presenting issue, I provide my clients with a high level of respect, honesty, and genuineness. After successful completion of therapy, it is my hope that my clients will be able to incorporate what will be presented throughout therapy sessions into multiple life circumstances.

Hello. My name is Goldie Marker Oakes, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I look forward to working with you. My professional clinical career began in 2006 providing treatment in the mental health field. My primary therapeutic modality includes a strong but eclectic therapeutic modality that incorporates a strong clinical perspective using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. If you are comfortable with this approach, I also use a holistic and Christian perspective using Mindfulness and Relaxation Therapy, prayer and scripture. My goal as your therapist is too help you find peace, joy, and happiness in life. My job is to help you learn how to overcome your life events, emotions and experiences that have caused you problems functioning normally, relating to others, or even finding motivation to continue on your life's path. My professional experience with both includes clinical approach with a Christian mindset that includes: • treating clinical concerns such as anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. • relationships • self-image, self-esteem, and efficacy • anger management and self-harm behaviors and impulse control My therapeutic approach often incorporates homework such as reading Christian literature or specific scripture, journal and self-reflective writing and practice of specific CBT and DBT strategies outside the clinical setting, at home, and in the community, all of which supports your growth and progress. My goal is for your growth to be internal as you move towards defining or redefining your relationship with Christ. This means a great deal of your progress requires your need to periodically evaluate your own progress through self-evaluation and self-reflection, in addition to my own clinical assessments with your progress. My goal as a counselor is to help you find peace, joy, and happiness in life as you learn to overcome those things in your life that have caused a loss of functioning individually or within the family dynamic. This path is not always an easy one; however, God promises us that we Never have to travel that path alone.

I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorder, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced issues with substance addiction. My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My therapeutic style consists of helping you gain insight and the necessary tools to help you make positive change in your life. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 37 years of experience. I have worked in a wide variety of settings and with a wide variety of issues. Many of my focus areas have been mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma issues. I have been a clinical supervisor for several decades and utilize a recovery approach to my work. I work in a private group practice that work on a variety of issues including life adjustment and coping with stress. I have been a consultant doing trainings and program development. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and issues.

As a licensed therapist in Ohio , Arizona, Oregon, Virginia and Nevada with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating compassionate, affirming spaces for healing across diverse life experiences. I bring deep expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and interpersonal challenges. My therapeutic approach is holistic and person-centered, focusing on empowering clients to explore self-love, communication, personal growth, and emotional resilience. I have extensive experience working with individuals navigating life transitions, relationship dynamics, workplace stress, and personal identity challenges. I am committed to providing culturally responsive care that honors each person's unique journey. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, processing past traumas, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I offer supportive guidance tailored to your individual needs and strengths. My goal is to help you develop meaningful insights, build emotional skills, and create positive pathways toward personal transformation and well-being.

I believe that a sense of compassion is essential in dealing with life's challenges, and I take my work and my clients seriously. Seeking help is difficult enough, and it's my job to make the process easier by offering my clients a warm, empathic, and safe place to address their challenges and concerns. If you are struggling with a particular issue, or simply looking for a safe place to express yourself, I'm excited to begin the process with you. I am a clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience, and am currently licensed in Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas. I was excited to join the BetterHelp team because I have always believed that mental health services are more effective in a range of formats, and in a manner that makes them accessible anytime and anywhere. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and adjusting to many of the challenges life throws our way. I utilize a client-centered approach (meaning that YOU are the expert on you) that will allow you to identify your own strengths and resources, as well as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based and dialectical behavior therapeutic approaches. I look forward to speaking with you!

I am only meeting via live chat messaging at this time, if you would like a therapist with phone/video sessions please consider someone else at this time. I am licensed in Virginia with 10+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with career difficulties, executive and professional coaching, anxiety, & compassion fatigue. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! Note: I typically see people in the evenings, but I am open to having set chat sessions earlier in the day, message me if you would like to just have chat sessions and we can schedule it earlier.

I am licensed in Washington with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona,Oregon , Nevada and Virginia with 20+ years of professional work experience in national and international settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, trauma, relationship challenges & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a seasoned professional with many years spent providing quality services working with families and individuals to restore hope during difficult times. I strive to give you a space to be your most authentic self. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgment environment, supporting your healing journey. I am licensed in Delaware, Washington, DC, and Virginia. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or conflicted with many emotions, learning skills to manage those emotions can help significantly in being a better you. I am interactive, client-based, and solution-focused. My approach in session is understanding the root of your concern(s) to start your path to healing. Listening is the key to success in a therapeutic relationship; every client I work with will feel heard. Start your path to healing today.

As a licensed therapist in Virginia with over three decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients address communication difficulties, feelings of isolation, life purpose exploration, and emotional healing from guilt and shame. I bring a compassionate and nuanced approach to working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. My therapeutic style is particularly attuned to midlife challenges, caregiver stress, and family dynamics. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful insights, and cultivate personal growth. My commitment is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based guidance that honors each individual's unique journey. I believe in empowering clients to understand themselves more deeply and develop practical strategies for emotional well-being and personal transformation.

As a licensed therapist in Virginia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients develop self-compassion, improve communication skills, and find meaningful connections during life's challenging transitions. I have extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges. My therapeutic work focuses on addressing isolation, life purpose exploration, and healing from significant life changes such as divorce or trauma. My practice is deeply rooted in creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop resilient coping strategies. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to walking alongside you as you rediscover your inner strength and build a more fulfilling life. Whether you're experiencing panic attacks, processing past trauma, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, I'm here to provide thoughtful, personalized support that honors your individual path and potential for growth.

As a licensed therapist in Virginia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes, with a deep commitment to addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges. My practice centers on creating affirming spaces where Black and LGBTQ+ individuals can explore personal growth, healing, and self-love. My therapeutic approach is rooted in understanding the unique experiences of marginalized communities, offering compassionate guidance that honors individual identities and lived experiences. I focus on helping clients break through isolation, build resilience, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional wellness. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to cultivate self-compassion, manage challenging emotions, and develop sustainable coping skills. My goal is to support you in recognizing your inherent strength and potential for transformative personal growth.