Allison Goodrich, LMFT — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Allison!

I value the whole person in my therapeutic approach and truly believe we consist of no bad parts.

My focus

Clients I typically work with are those going through tough life transitions, such as college, parenthood, job stressors, moves, etc. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy and providing unconditional positive regard to guide you toward a place of self-compassion and transformation as you develop helpful coping skills.

My approach

My theoretical approach combines mindfulness, CBT, and solution-focused therapy. I provide a safe space for you to process your trauma, history, and experiences. Together, we will gather information about your symptoms and work to get you feeling your best.

My communication style

My communication style is open, supportive, and empathetic. I strive to listen to understand and reflect in a non-judgmental space to process my thoughts and feelings.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist first began after attending my first therapy session as a client. I learned about the value of a trusted listener and the importance of a space for a person to be vulnerable without conditions.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a vital part of therapy, and we typically decide on general goals during our first session. Oftentimes, we narrow down specifics of how we will meet these goals over the course of therapy. It's important to make our goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely.

Our first session

During our first session, it's helpful to share what brought you to therapy as well as a history of factors that may be contributing. I encourage you to share information about yourself that would be helpful for me to know as we embark on your healing journey together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

+ 40 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Allison Goodrich