she/her
Molly GoodkindLCSW

High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
As a therapist, I approach my work with warmth, humility, and curiosity. I view therapy as a collaborative experience, and as someone on my own mental health journey, I have a vast amount of respect and empathy for the folks I work with. While I prioritize the relationship and believe that all good work will begin with a strong connection, I do also like to focus on exploring concrete options for moving forward with a client’s goals. This often means drawing on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and drawing on a client’s personal wisdom and expertise in what works and doesn’t work for them.
While therapy is certainly never easy, I do my best to create a therapeutic space that feels comfortable, non-judgmental, and hopefully at times even enjoyable. I have experience working with folks all across the many spectrums of identity but feel particularly passionate about supporting those who have often been underserved or have not had access to mental healthcare that feels safe and accessible.
About Molly
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Affirming, Authentic, Direct, Exploratory, Warm
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Stress, Trans+, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Indigenous Americans, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students, Trans+
Years of Experience
5+
While therapy is certainly never easy, I do my best to create a therapeutic space that feels comfortable, non-judgmental, and hopefully at times even enjoyable.
License number
#100078
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of California, Berkeley
Interests
Before becoming a social worker, I worked in the education department of a zoo and as a pet sitter. I have my own pets, regularly visit my local zoo, and spend a lot of time listening to podcasts about animal behavior.
License details
Molly Goodkind,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#100078 (exp February 2027)