Richard Goldin, LCSW

Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker who turned a midlife career change into a long-standing commitment to helping others navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. His path into mental health and addictions counseling grew from personal experience - after encountering depression during a business failure he sought therapy, learned how reframing thoughts changed his emotional outcomes, and decided to help others develop similar shifts in perspective. He brings that lived insight to his work, pairing empathy with practical strategies.

Trained in psychology and addiction counseling, Richard centers his practice on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, approaches that teach concrete skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. He also integrates mindfulness and values-based perspectives that support clients in identifying what matters most and moving toward a more meaningful life. His credentials include LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting formal training and clinical experience in social work and mental health care.

Richard emphasizes the role of values, gratitude, and acceptance in recovery and growth, encouraging clients to develop tools and motivation to work through pain, loss, and setbacks. He aims to help people reduce self-defeating beliefs, strengthen coping skills, and pursue healthier relationships and daily routines. Spirituality and a focus on holistic wellbeing inform his compassionate, skills-oriented approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Richard Goldin uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients address mood, behavior, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning practical techniques to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional balance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and he tailors techniques from these methods to fit each client’s situation. This collaborative process helps determine which strategies will be most useful in real life.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with Richard increases accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and receive support in ways that fit a client’s daily life and obligations.