Richard Goldin , LCSW

Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings a thoughtful, values-driven approach to mental health and addiction counseling. He moved into this field after a prior career in business and education, a transition that allowed him to align his work with a commitment to giving back. After experiencing the personal impact of a business failure and the depression that followed, he sought therapy and learned firsthand how shifting one’s perspective can change emotional outcomes. That experience inspired him to help others challenge self-defeating beliefs and build more effective ways of thinking.

His clinical training includes psychology and addiction counseling, and his primary therapeutic focus is on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He uses these evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties, and other life challenges. He emphasizes practical tools, motivation, and clarity about personal values as keys to recovering positive emotions and improving life quality.

Richard Goldin also integrates a spiritual appreciation for gratitude and acceptance into his work. He encourages attention to physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing and supports clients in identifying values and making choices that reflect those values, with the goal of creating a more satisfying life journey.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Richard Goldin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with mindfulness practices woven in to support emotional balance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping with issues such as anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that reduce reactivity and support longer-term wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Richard Goldin works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and lived experience, and then tailors techniques from these therapies to fit the client’s needs. This partnership helps determine which methods are most useful at different stages of care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a distance.