If you have clicked on this page, you may be wondering if counseling can help you or someone you care about.  Perhaps you have been feeling stuck in a relationship or a job or you have lost someone who is significant to you from death, a divorce or a move. Maybe you have persistent feelings of sadness, worries, lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities, social anxiety, symptoms of PTSD, or a chronic or serious illness.  You may be looking for a counselor for greater personal awareness and growth.

Often, people have a difficult time calling a therapist. The decision to begin therapy is a significant one—one that could can ultimately bring about feelings of greater ease and well-being, decreased stress, improved ability to resolve conflicts, closer and more satisfying relationships and greater contentment with the direction and meaning of your life. 

Dr. Goodwin has been providing compassionate and confidential services in the mental health field for over 20 years. She works with women, young adults and children. She uses cognitive and solution focused therapy and integrates creative modalities such as art, poetry, guided imagery, and hypnosis when it is beneficial for the client.  In a supportive setting, Dr. Goodwin and the client explore current difficulties, and alternative ways of thinking, feelings and acting. Therapy is conducted in an active and collaborative manner.  Dr. Goodwin works to help you recognize your strengths and assets and how you can make these qualities work for positive and healthy change.

Areas of Expertise:
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Trauma
-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
-Chronic and Serious Illness
-Relationship Issues
-Parenting
-Family and Marriage
-Bereavement and Grief
-Personal Growth and Well-Being
-Stage of Life Adjustment

Licensure and Affiliations:
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors
American Counseling Association
Association of Creativity in Counseling
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis