Laurie Goldey

Laurie Goldey, LMFT

I believe a more fulfilling life begins with becoming more present to the life you’re actually living.

I’m a licensed psychotherapist, mindfulness practitioner, author of Sitting Pretty: A Girlfriend’s Guide to a Mindful (and Joyful) Life, and a certified DBT therapist. Mindfulness is at the heart of both my life and my practice. It helps us slow down, understand what’s really happening beneath the surface, and create space to respond to life with greater intention rather than simply react.

I combine mindfulness with psychodynamic therapy to help you understand the deeper patterns, relationships, and experiences that shape how you see yourself and move through the world. I also draw on DBT skills to help you manage emotions, navigate relationships, and build greater resilience.

I especially enjoy working with women navigating transitions, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or wondering, “Is this really how I want to live?” Therapy can be an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, break old patterns, and create a life that feels more authentic, joyful, and aligned.

My goal is not to fix what’s wrong with you, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, trust yourself more fully, and create meaningful change.

My approach to therapy is grounded in mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy—two powerful ways of creating deeper awareness, insight, and meaningful change.

Mindfulness helps you slow down and become more present with your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, creating space to respond differently rather than simply react. Psychodynamic therapy helps us look beneath the surface to understand how your past experiences, relationships, and deeply held beliefs may be shaping the way you see yourself and navigate your life today.

Together, we’ll explore not only what is happening, but why it is happening—with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. As you develop greater awareness of yourself and your patterns, you can begin to make more conscious choices, strengthen your relationships, and respond to life with greater confidence and self-trust.

I believe therapy isn’t about fixing what’s wrong with you. It’s about understanding yourself more deeply, reconnecting with what matters to you, and creating the freedom to live more authentically.

My goal is to help you move beyond simply coping with life’s challenges and toward greater clarity, emotional resilience, connection, and joy—so you can create a life that feels more genuinely your own.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We'll explore the challenges you're facing, what you're hoping will be different, and what feels most important to focus on right now.

I'll invite you to share your story, your strengths, your relationships, and any patterns or experiences that may be contributing to your current struggles. Just as importantly, we'll explore what is already working in your life and the resources you bring with you.

My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable being yourself—without judgment or pressure. Together, we'll begin identifying meaningful goals and developing a personalized approach that supports your healing, growth, and the life you want to create.