Shanise Goodwin

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Accepting Clients

Supportive, collaborative therapy that gently challenges patterns and focuses on clear goals to help you create meaningful, lasting change.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in the same relationship patterns, or disconnected from yourself or others? You may be a high-functioning person who appears fine on the outside but feels exhausted internally. Many clients I support are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, low self-worth, or healing from painful experiences. Therapy can be a space to gain clarity, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier emotional and relational patterns.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating emotional distress, relationship conflict, and life transitions. My clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, to help clients develop practical tools for managing thoughts, improving communication, and creating meaningful change. I offer a supportive environment while also providing honest, thoughtful feedback and gentle challenge when patterns are no longer serving you. Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented, focused on increasing self-awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and supporting real-life application. Clients often value my direct yet compassionate style and the balance of encouragement and accountability that supports lasting growth.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel respected, emotionally safe, and empowered to be honest about your experiences. I value authenticity, personal responsibility, and growth, and I believe meaningful change happens when insight is paired with action. I am a faith-based therapist and welcome clients who desire to incorporate their spirituality into the therapeutic process, while also respecting clients from all belief systems. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples build healthier relationships, strengthen self-worth, and break generational patterns. My goal is to create a space where you feel both supported and appropriately challenged as you move toward the life and relationships you desire.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Relationship Issues Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $110 - 150/session

Reach out to Shanise