Therapy and Coaching Services
Treating Anxiety Is My Specialty!
I Work with Clients Across the
U.S. and Around the World
My Recipe for Successful Treatment
- An Evidence-Based Approach
- One Scoop of Kindness
- One Cup of Motivation
- One Cup of Metaphors and Analogies
- Two Tablespoons of Humor
- One Gallon of Proven Tools
- One Gallon of Proven Strategies
- Mix Gently
- Bake Warmly
Who and What I Treat
Treating anxiety and OCD is what I do. I’ve been doing it for over thirty years. I work with children, teens, and adults who suffer from all forms of anxiety and OCD. This includes people who experience panic attacks, trauma from the past, excessive worry, health anxiety, social anxiety, fear of leaving their home, and separation anxiety. I also treat all phobias including fears of vomiting, losing control of bowels, driving, flying, choking, blushing, sweating, heights, public speaking, public transportation, animals, elevators, and anything else imaginable. I treat all forms of OCD including contamination, checking, just right, harm, hit and run, sexual orientation, pedophilia, religious, somatic, existential, and pure O.
My Treatment Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the gold standard for treating of anxiety and OCD. It has been scientifically validated by research as the most effective treatment modality. It is different than talk therapy. I will teach you specific strategies to help you change the way you think and behave which will change the way you feel. Under the umbrella of CBT is Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR. I utilize all these approaches and give you specific tools and practical guidance with compassion and a bit of humor. Treatment is active and goal oriented as we work together at your pace. The focus is on the present, but I do address the past if there is trauma or other issues impacting you today.
Where is Treatment Provided
I work virtually from my office in Los Angeles and treat clients from all over the world. This allows for greater flexibility without compromising treatment. Whether online or in the office there is no difference in the quality of care. Hypnosis is the only treatment modality and cannot do online. In some ways working with clients in their own home has therapeutic advantages. Currently I do not have a physical office. If you live in Los Angeles, however, I can meet with you in person for the purpose of doing exposures together (driving, riding elevator, germs, whatever is needed).Therapy and Coaching Services
There is a difference between psychotherapy and coaching. Psychotherapy covers all mental health issues including all anxiety disorders, all forms of OCD, depression, self-destructive behaviors, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and thoughts of harming others. Coaching is appropriate for treatment of fears, phobias, anxiety disorders, and most forms of OCD. I provide therapy for patients in California and coaching services for clients outside of California including other countries. I will conduct an assessment over the phone for all residents outside of California to determine if coaching is appropriate or if psychotherapy with a therapist in your area is more appropriate.
Rates and Insurance
The cost of psychotherapy is $240 per session, and the cost of coaching is $220 per session. Each session is 45 minutes long. Coaching services are not covered by insurance and are designated for clients living outside of California. If you live in California, you will receive psychotherapy services which might be covered by your insurance company depending upon your benefit. I will provide you a superbill which you can submitted to your insurance for reimbursement.Length and Frequency of Treatment
Each session is 45 minutes. The frequency of sessions depends upon various factors including severity of illness and finances. Unless a person is in crisis, clients are usually seen once week to start. As clients improve, sessions are scheduled every other week and then once a month. If finances are an issue, I recommend weekly sessions for a month and then as you can afford; once or twice a month. The length of treatment is difficult to predict and depends on various factors. Some clients can accomplish their goals in two months while others two years. I am no longer surprised by how quickly my clients improve.
Appointments, Public Speaking, Trainings
To obtain more information, ask questions, or book an appointment, training, or a speaking engagement, please call or text me at (818) 426-1780.
If you live outside of the United States, you may send me an email at KenGoodmanLCSW@Yahoo.com or use the form on my contact page.