Profile / United States
Azelia Goings, LISW
Ohio
LISW - stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Parenting support
About Azelia
Azelia Goings is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 19 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, address parenting concerns, build self-esteem, and work through relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing grief, anger, career shifts, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways to respond. Azelia uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness to shape short-term goals and skills people can use between sessions.
She pays attention to everyday demands like work, caregiving, and sexual values such as kink or alternative sex culture. Typical conversations include communication problems, boundary setting, managing caregiver stress, and navigating divorce or separation. She also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and finding direction in life.
Azelia mixes structured exercises with open discussion. That can mean practicing new ways of thinking, skills for managing strong emotion, and setting small achievable steps toward a goal. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are used when people want specific behavioral change.
People who choose her often want concrete strategies and clear next steps. She asks about current routines and pressures and adjusts plans as needs change. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the platform match process and schedule an initial session to review goals and expectations.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. The therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies concerns, and reflects what matters most so the client can decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets specific thoughts and behaviors with short exercises and homework. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds structured skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which is useful for anger and relationship difficulties.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist reviews goals, current problems, and what the person prefers. Together they choose methods and adjust them as progress is tracked, aiming for methods that fit the client's schedule and energy level.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. People often choose remote sessions to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or pick a shorter check-in when they need it. The therapist can recommend exercises to practice between meetings and will shape sessions so they fit into everyday life while focusing on measurable steps and skill-building.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career changes, and ADHD-related challenges.
How does she typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises and action steps to change patterns between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LISW and has 19 years of experience in clinical work across multiple concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an independent social worker in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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