New to Grow
Hello. My name is Lynne Goldsmith. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. My community counseling master’s degree is from the University of Nevada. My approach is collaborative and aimed at empowering you and helping you to find more peace and emotional comfort in your life in a way that you choose. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step as the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said. Having small specific goals can be that start toward finding more fulfillment and joy in your life. I hope to be of help.
I find that a lot of the time clients feel better just by talking--getting something out that maybe hasn't been expressed before. From the first session of our learning things about one another for counseling, we also can start to help you figure out small step(s) for navigating whatever it is that may be impacting you on different levels.
I am patient and wanting to be of help. I am not here to be a "judge" of you or your unique situation.
I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, groups, and families in county, nonprofit, Native, private, and juvenile detention settings, where I also once developed and ran a drug and alcohol program. [Please note: I do not do evaluations or expert witness testimony for FMLA , custody, or court. I also do not meet with couples involved in domestic violence.]
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I find that a lot of clients have what's called negative automatic thoughts that impact mood and behavior. Exploring these automatic thoughts and considering new ones can help give a different, more helpful focus and direction.
Eclectic
I might draw from solution-focused principles/techniques, REBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Adlerian, person-centered, supportive approach.