Licensed to practice in California and accepts 11 insurances. Specializes in Serious Mental Illness, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
I help my clients realize their personal goals through a trauma-informed and empathic approach. My expertise is working with people who have experienced a traumatic event and/or are experiencing mental health struggles/issues, helping them uncover obstacles that hinder their ability to reach their fullest potential. My lived experience brought me to help others as I would have loved to be helped: someone to tell me I’m not alone. Life is hard, and traumas become unbearable without someone in your corner to help process what you have been through.
I get to know my clients by asking questions and building trust in a collaborative approach. I incorporate various interventions tailored specifically to meet my client’s individual needs using psychotherapy, solution-focused interventions, mindfulness practices, crisis intervention, insight-oriented techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
I provide a calm, safe, non-judgmental space and tone for my clients to share their experiences. I will focus on my client's specific needs and goals, providing empathic listening with a warm, direct, and humorous approach. My approach to goal setting with clients is collaborative and will reflect an outcome that will help my clients become their most functional and true selves.
My expertise is working with adolescents, individuals, and families who have experienced a traumatic event and/or are experiencing mental health struggles/issues.
I help my clients realize their personal goals through a trauma-informed and empathic approach. My expertise is working with people who have experienced a traumatic event, uncovering obstacles that hinder my clients’ ability to reach their fullest potential.
I incorporate various interventions tailored specifically to meet my client’s individual needs using psychotherapy, solution-focused interventions, mindfulness practices, crisis intervention, insight-oriented techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
7 ratings with written reviews
July 25, 2026
Dr. Em created a supportive and thoughtful environment where I felt heard and encouraged. During our session, she provided practical strategies on mindfulness, setting healthy boundaries, and responding to difficult situations without feeling responsible for changing others. One insight that really stayed with me was, "You don't have control over how others behave, but you can control how you respond to their behaviors." That perspective was both empowering and helpful. Looking forward for more
July 21, 2026
Dr. Goodman has helped immensely with my ptsd. She is genuine and warm. I appreciate our sessions together, as I’ve noticed a big improvement in my mood and day to day life. Highly recommend her!
June 13, 2026
Curious and asks questions that pull out hidden issues. Great communicator and attentiveness.