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Denise Goin

LCSW

Denise Goin , LCSW

Therapist in Tennessee

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About Denise

Denise Goin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who supports people navigating complex emotional challenges and life transitions. She draws on a compassionate, client-centered style to help individuals address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and the practical stresses of work and family life. Denise brings focused skill in areas such as social anxiety, workplace stress, women's issues, midlife transitions, and the sense of feeling stuck that can accompany major life changes.

Her approach is tailored to each person, emphasizing clear communication and practical strategies alongside exploration of values and purpose. She works with young adults, caregivers, and others facing significant change to build resilience, improve interpersonal skills, and regain a sense of direction. Denise also assists with grief, parenting challenges, anger management, and the complex emotions that arise around family and career decisions.

Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Washington State, Virginia, and Connecticut, Denise combines empathy with clinical methods to guide clients through healing and growth. She aims to create a supportive space where individuals can reflect, develop coping skills, and move toward goals with steady professional guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Denise Goin commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the individual sets the pace and goals of therapy - this approach supports self-exploration, relationship work, and transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms such as anxiety and low mood, making it useful for stress, panic, and depressive struggles. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when clients face intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Denise works with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals often blend methods to find the most effective path forward. Clients are invited to offer feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions by video or phone let people meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options help accommodate work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, and geographic distance, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work with a licensed therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Denise Goin have?

Denise Goin has 15 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Denise Goin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details include TN LCSW 6807 and CT LCSW 14185.

In which languages does Denise Goin provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Denise Goin located?

Denise Goin practices in Tennessee.

How can I work with Denise Goin as my therapist?

You can work with Denise Goin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Denise Goin work with international clients?

Denise Goin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Denise Goin cost?

Costs can vary based on factors like location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Denise Goin. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Washington, Tennessee, Connecticut, Virginia

Languages

English

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