Richard Goldin, LCSW

Richard Goldin moved into mental health and addictions work after an earlier career in business and education, a transition that allowed him to align his work with a long-held value of giving back. He speaks from personal experience about the impact of changing one’s perspective - after a business startup failed and he experienced depression, reaching out for therapy helped him see that the setback did not define his worth. That shift in thinking became a turning point and inspired a desire to help others challenge self-defeating beliefs and adopt more effective ways of thinking.

He draws on training in psychology and addiction counseling and centers much of his practice on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He also integrates approaches such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and other life transitions. His background includes work with families, diverse sexual and gender identities, trauma and abuse, and a range of behavioral and emotional concerns.

Richard frames recovery and growth around values - helping people identify what matters to them and use practical tools and motivation to move from painful emotions toward more positive experiences. He emphasizes acceptance, gratitude, and cultivating inner calm as part of a broader commitment to physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), he brings clinical training and personal insight to support clients in creating more meaningful and balanced lives.