Cilicia Gooden

Hi, I’m Cilicia. I know reaching out for support can take a lot of courage, and I want you to feel safe and understood from the very beginning. I work with adolescents, teens, and adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or challenges in communication and relationships.

My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I draw from CBT, Somatic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused care, while also creating space for meaningful conversations and deeper inner work. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your healing journey.

Outside of my therapy work, I’m pursuing a doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, as I believe healing is most effective when it supports the mind, body, and spirit together.

I'm a trauma-informed therapist who supports BIPOC clients, trauma survivors, and women navigating anxiety and life transitions. My approach is holistic and compassionate, blending evidence-based practices like EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, and somatic therapy to help clients heal from the inside out.

I create space where you don't have to explain or justify your lived experience-especially if you've felt unseen or unheard in other settings. Together, we'll work to restore your sense of safety, reconnect with your body and intuition, and move toward emotional clarity and empowerment. You set the pace, and I'll walk with you every step of the way.

Clients can expect to feel seen, supported, and empowered in sessions with me. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace- especially if you've been carrying stress, trauma, or cultural burdens alone for a long time.

Our work will focus on helping you regulate your nervous system, process painful memories, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and identity patterns that no longer serve you. I use tools like CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting and somatic techniques to support healing not just mentally, but physically and emotionally as well.

Together, we'll work toward meaningful growth, greater self-understanding, and a stronger connection to your identity, values, and personal power.