Richard Goldin, LCSW

Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience. He focuses on helping people shift unhelpful thinking so they feel better and move forward in life.

He uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness practices to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction. Sessions typically focus on practical skills - spotting patterns of thought, trying new behaviors, and building coping tools that work day to day.

Richard draws on a background in business and education and a long career in mental health and addictions counseling. That mix shaped his direct, down-to-earth approach and interest in helping people with life transitions, work-related stress, and relationship struggles. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, intimacy challenges, and self-esteem concerns.

He regularly addresses a wide range of issues including bipolar symptoms, ADHD, eating and substance concerns, and parenting or fatherhood stresses. Additional areas he works with include codependency, communication problems, and questions around sexual expression such as BDSM and kink, all discussed without judgment.

Richard emphasizes values and gratitude as part of change. He helps people identify what matters to them and make small, practical shifts that add up over time. The work is collaborative and aimed at measurable improvements in mood and daily functioning.

How CBT and DBT translate to online therapy

Richard commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and homework-friendly, so many exercises transfer well to video or text and can be reviewed between sessions.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and grounding strategies. Those skills are taught in short, concrete steps that can be practiced during phone check-ins or via messaging support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. He works collaboratively to decide which techniques best match a person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they track how skills are working and adjust the plan as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and skill coaching, phone sessions often suit brief check-ins or lower bandwidth needs, and chat or messaging can work for quick skill reminders or ongoing support. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.