- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Faith-informed options
About Goldie
Goldie Oakes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and relationship difficulties. Her approach is practical and faith-informed for those who want it, aiming to help clients regain motivation and clearer day-to-day functioning.
Goldie blends client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice and shift painful patterns. When clients prefer, spiritual resources like scripture and prayer may be part of sessions alongside practical skills work.
Sessions often include homework and skill practice. Reading, journaling, and short exercises between meetings are common. These tasks are meant to help apply what is learned in the room to real life and to track progress over time.
Goldie emphasizes a steady, reflective process. She helps people name the feelings and patterns that get in the way, then builds small, concrete steps toward change. The focus is on improving daily functioning, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, caregiver stress, codependency, family of origin issues, and coping with life changes. She also supports people coping with natural or human-caused disaster and other crisis-related stressors.
How Goldie’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and adjusting to what the client needs. It helps people feel heard and guides sessions around their priorities and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift patterns in relationships and strong emotions, supporting clearer communication and emotional repair.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss which methods feel most useful and tailor sessions to fit goals, values, and daily life. This is a collaborative process, with adjustments made as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises, homework review, and skill practice between meetings in ways that fit everyday routines. Licensed professionals can help choose a rhythm and format that match each person’s needs and availability.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Goldie focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, career changes, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes and disasters.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is practical and person-centered, mixing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions often include skill practice and reflection between meetings.
What is Goldie’s professional background?
She has worked in the mental health field since 2006 and brings 19 years of clinical experience to her counseling practice.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are services based?
Goldie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.