Kelly Goodman, LCSW
Grounded, compassionate support for healing and resilience
- Trauma informed perspective
- Practical advocacy focus
- Warm collaborative support
About Kelly Goodman
Kelly Goodman, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon with 17 years of licensure and a long career in social work. She brings extensive experience from community mental health and public health settings, including Housing First programs, intensive case management, Assertive Community Treatment, and teaching peer counseling classes. Her background also includes work in a Federally Qualified Health Clinic serving people who were houseless, where she taught chronic pain management classes and managed medical respite beds. These roles shaped her belief that meeting basic needs can be an important foundation for emotional healing, and they strengthened her commitment to practical support, advocacy, and steady encouragement.
Over time, Kelly also worked with individuals who frequently used emergency services and were referred by ambulance and fire departments. She currently works part time in an emergency department providing mental health and risk or suicide assessments, and she serves as an on-call family therapist in an adolescent psychiatric unit. Across these settings, she has deepened her understanding of how trauma can affect people throughout the lifespan, and she is passionate about helping clients make sense of their experiences while building tools and support to move toward healing and a fuller appreciation of life.
Kelly’s perspective is also informed by her own life experience within a large, loving, diverse family, including navigating unexpected deaths, divorce, inter-racial marriage, open adoption, travel and multicultural experiences, supporting a loved one through long-term cancer, and an ongoing commitment to social and racial justice and advocacy. She approaches therapy with warmth and respect for each person’s innate capacity to heal, while recognizing that guidance and support can make the process more accessible and sustainable.
Over time, Kelly also worked with individuals who frequently used emergency services and were referred by ambulance and fire departments. She currently works part time in an emergency department providing mental health and risk or suicide assessments, and she serves as an on-call family therapist in an adolescent psychiatric unit. Across these settings, she has deepened her understanding of how trauma can affect people throughout the lifespan, and she is passionate about helping clients make sense of their experiences while building tools and support to move toward healing and a fuller appreciation of life.
Kelly’s perspective is also informed by her own life experience within a large, loving, diverse family, including navigating unexpected deaths, divorce, inter-racial marriage, open adoption, travel and multicultural experiences, supporting a loved one through long-term cancer, and an ongoing commitment to social and racial justice and advocacy. She approaches therapy with warmth and respect for each person’s innate capacity to heal, while recognizing that guidance and support can make the process more accessible and sustainable.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kelly Goodman have?
Kelly Goodman has 17 years of experience as a licensed professional.
Is Kelly Goodman a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kelly Goodman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with license number OR LCSW L3559.
In which languages does Kelly Goodman provide therapy?
Kelly Goodman provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Goodman located?
Kelly Goodman is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Kelly Goodman as my therapist?
You can work with Kelly Goodman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows you to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Kelly Goodman work with international clients?
No. Kelly Goodman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelly 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, just 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.
Online therapy that blends insight, skills, and support
Kelly Goodman, LCSW, draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and everyday behaviors, then practicing more workable alternatives. It is often used to build coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns in a practical, step-by-step way.Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and ongoing relationships shape a person’s sense of safety, trust, and connection. This approach can be helpful when relationship patterns, grief, trauma, or intimacy concerns keep showing up, especially when someone wants to understand the “why” beneath their reactions. Mindfulness Therapy adds skills for staying present with thoughts and emotions without getting pulled into them, supporting steadier responses during difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want to change, what has or has not helped before, and which tools fit their preferences and pace. The plan can shift over time as goals become clearer and progress unfolds.
Online therapy also offers flexibility. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support around work, caregiving responsibilities, or changing schedules.