Leib 'Liam' Goldman, AASW

Leib 'Liam' Goldman is an AASW-accredited social worker with three years of experience supporting people from the serious mental health community. He blends practical skill-building with a trauma-informed outlook to help people process difficult experiences and move toward meaningful change. He is often described as relaxed, approachable, supportive, and empathetic, with a good sense of humor, and he aims to create a space where each person's story is heard and respected.

Leib has worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, and related concerns. He draws on evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), alongside trauma-informed principles, to help clients develop coping skills, manage symptoms, and make steady progress. His focus on recognising individual strengths supports clients in applying what they learn to real-life challenges.

As a practitioner accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers, Leib prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can move at their own pace. He views each step forward as meaningful and works collaboratively with clients to support goals ranging from symptom reduction to improved wellbeing and life adjustment.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Leib integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, and daily coping challenges. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Additionally, a client-centered approach guides sessions by focusing on the individual's priorities and creating a collaborative, empathic space for exploration.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leib works together with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and engage in therapy in ways that align with daily life.