About Dr. Goodman

At the core of my life both personally and professionally is a sense that we grow, survive, and thrive through our connections with ourselves and others.

Having dealt with my own challenges and also benefited from my own therapy, I believe we can all benefit from counseling, and that we all have the ability to grow and heal.

I also believe that culture, context, and the systems in which we live influence us tremendously. Understanding these aspects of our lives -- both as strengths and as challenges -- is central to the process of counseling. I practice from a place of cultural humility, a commitment to social justice, and a sense of curiosity and openness.

I love to learn with and from my clients. I am passionate about integrating social justice and advocacy into the work I do as a counselor, and in my role as a counselor professor training the next generation of counselors.

Counseling

I help clients navigate the impact of stress or trauma on their lives and relationships, recognizing the significance of culture and context in shaping their strengths and challenges. Together, we blend various aspects of your experiences and identities to help you grow and flourish, even amidst challenges. I prioritize honesty, connection, trust, compassion, and curiosity to support your journey. Read more here.

Other Areas of Expertise

As a professor, I specialize in training future counselors to work with individuals and communities from a social justice perspective. My scholarship and training centers around trauma and stress. I provide professional development in burnout, self/community care, and a variety of topics related to trauma and resilience. Read more here.

Work & Educational background

In 2010, I joined the Counseling faculty at George Mason University. I am currently a tenured Associate Professor and Academic Program Co-Coordinator. I teach and supervise master's level counseling students. I also conduct community-based participatory action research focused on stress and trauma from a social justice perspective.

I hold the following degrees:

Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling, University of Florida (2009)
M.Ed. & Ed.S. in Mental Health Counseling, University of Florida (2006)
B.S. in Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2002)

I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in DC since 2010 (PRC 14121) .

See my CV here

About Dr. Goodman

Counseling

Other Areas of Expertise

Work & Educational background

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

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