Joshua Goldman

LCSW, 8 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct

Struggling to be kind to yourself? Difficulties keeping up with your relationships, work, and health? Looking for some guidance on finding meaning and making the most of your life? Are there obstacles in your path, past traumas, anxiety, or other stressors holding you back from being your best self? Allow me to be a compassionate counselor, healer, and guide on your life journey. I will empower you to identify and achieve your goals through a client-centered, humanistic approach tailored to your needs. My background includes clients working through issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, guilt, fears, terminal and chronic illnesses, spirituality, self-esteem, career and life uncertainties, addictions, and those just looking for an empathetic ear to listen or offer helpful feedback. Many psychotherapists attempt to use their preferred modality as a "one size fits all" treatment. While I stay up-to-date and am able to offer the current and most effective evidence-based modalities, including CBT, ACT, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based therapy, I believe the therapeutic relationship between us is the most valuable tool. Together, we will craft and develop the best custom plan for your needs and desires, incorporating the therapeutic techniques we deem most useful for you. Join me in a completely safe, judgment-free, and confidential space to share, heal, smile, grow, succeed, laugh, and become your best self. No better time than the present to create your desired future, schedule an appointment with me today.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session gives you the opportunity to share your reason for coming to counseling, as well as for us to get to know each other. I will be asking important intake questions, and give you the opportunity to ask me questions. We will do some introductory exploration into your presenting issue, and begin the process of goal setting. As sessions continue, we will dive deeper, establish goals, continue to grow the therapeutic relationship, and empower you to make positive change. You will come away feeling some combination of invigorated, motivated, validated, and relieved.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I always knew my calling was to help those in need. From a young age, I found people were comfortable opening up to me in my everyday life. Not just family and friends, but people I had just encountered and met. I would give them an attentive ear, and they let it all come pouring out. No judgment; just empathy, compassion, and a warm smile. Sometimes people would ask for feedback or suggestions, which I would provide; other times they just wanted to be heard and validated. Sharing a laugh would brighten both of our days! And now I offer this to you: empathy, compassion, and guidance, with laughs and smiles along the way. Please join me in a safe and respectful space where all thoughts and feelings are welcome and encouraged!

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I hope you come ready to reflect on your habits and thought process, and to start making positive change in your life. This will result in mental relief and personal growth on your way to achieving your true potential.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Offers in-person in 2800 Pallanza Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Virtual

My treatment methods

Integrative

I utilize an individualized, custom-tailored, holistic approach that integrates ideas and techniques from different modalities that we deem will work best for your goals, healing, and growth.

, 22 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

September 25, 2025

It's always nerve wracking going to a new therapist, will they be a good fit? Will they actually offer you feedback or just agree with you, what if/what will's ruminating leading up to your appointment. I'm happy to say that Joshua was very authentic in his approach, friendly, and offered almost immediate feedback. He didn't just agree with what I was going through but validated it and proceeded to explain/offer feedback to reframe. The first appointment left me feeling hopeful for the future.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Joshua

September 18, 2025

I have been a client of Joshua Goldman’s for 2 years. He has gotten me out of some dark times, and given me genuinely helpful advice and guidance. I am a much better version of myself now thanks in part to him. I think of him more as a friend than a therapist now because we genuinely have a good relationship. I am grateful to have found such a compassionate, kind, funny, logical, and direct man who has such a similar mindset and wavelength as me. Be consistent + patient and you will be rewarded!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 71 with Joshua

August 21, 2025

Excellent listener. Honest approach. I felt comfortable and appreciated. Respectful and empathetic. Lovely location!

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Joshua