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Dr. LaShawn Gooden

Psychologist(she/her/hers)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. LaShawn Gooden, a military veteran, obtained her Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota and completed an APA accredited internship with the United States Navy. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Towson University (MD). Areas of interest include: anxiety, depression, couples therapy, multicultural concerns, LGBTQ+ concerns, and identity.

I'm telehealth certified & can provide virtual sessions in 42 states. I do not accept insurance for couples therapy.

My approach to therapy

Dr. Gooden's approach to therapy integrates multicultural orientation with cognitive behavioral approaches to assist clients in living their best lives by working towards change and growth, as well as supplying them with tools to help them understand how to effectively navigate through their lives.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to feel seen, heard and valued both during and after sessions with Dr. Gooden. They can expect to have gain insight and awareness into their problems, and feel empowered to make changes in their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at University of St. Thomas
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (Maryland), Psychologist (Virginia, Georgia)
  • Licensed in
    Georgia, Maryland, Virginia
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Sentara Health Plans, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Strength-Based, Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English