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Abbe Goodman

LMFT

Abbe Goodman , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Abbe

Abbe Goodman is a California-licensed therapist with 40 years of professional experience. She practices as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and brings extensive work with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and depression.

Goodman works with clients across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, seniors, and whole families. She cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored, and she places particular emphasis on supporting adolescents as they talk through feelings and situations. Her approach aims to help people build confidence, improve communication, and find practical ways to manage emotional and interpersonal challenges.

She invites those considering therapy to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic journey. Her long experience in California clinical settings informs a compassionate, patient-centered style focused on real-life change and stronger relationships.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Abbe Goodman uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to relationship and emotional concerns. One approach focuses on exploring relationship and family patterns to improve communication and resolve conflicts, which can help couples, families, and individuals dealing with interpersonal stress. Another emphasis is on skills-based strategies to reduce stress and manage anxiety, offering practical tools for coping, emotional regulation, and building self-esteem. These approaches are grounded in current clinical practices and are applied to issues such as depression, eating concerns, and life stage transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Goodman collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, then adapts methods over time so therapy remains a good fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure interventions are relevant and workable for daily life.

Online therapy with Goodman is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home, and integrate therapeutic work into busy routines.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Abbe Goodman have?

Abbe Goodman has 40 years of professional experience.

Is Abbe Goodman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds an LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 18873.

In which languages does Abbe Goodman provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Abbe Goodman located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Abbe Goodman as my therapist?

You can work with Abbe Goodman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Abbe Goodman work with international clients?

Abbe Goodman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Abbe Goodman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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