- 40 years experience
- Calm practical support
- Works with adolescents
About Abbe
Abbe Goodman is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at creating a place where clients can speak openly and without judgment.
Goodman has worked across many settings during her career and has supported people facing attachment worries, abandonment feelings, body image struggles, codependency, and caregiver stress. She also has experience addressing issues related to chronic illness, dissociation, and mood regulation challenges. This range means she can draw on many perspectives when a problem feels complex.
In sessions she listens first and asks simple questions to clarify what matters most to each person. Conversations tend to focus on practical steps and on building everyday skills that reduce worry and improve communication. She encourages clients to set small, realistic goals they can try between meetings.
Abbe pays particular attention to adolescents and notes that young people can discuss feelings and situations openly with her. She also has experience supporting older adults through aging and geriatric issues. Her style is patient, steady, and hopeful when people are trying to change difficult patterns.
If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That initial meeting is used to identify priorities and to decide what approach will fit the client's needs.
Evidence-based methods and how they translate online
Abbe Goodman uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical tools. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress, helping people learn simple breathing, grounding, and problem-solving steps to use when they feel overwhelmed. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful habits and practicing new ways of asking for needs and setting boundaries. These methods are useful for issues like codependency, low self-esteem, and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss different techniques, and together decide which methods match your needs and preferences. That plan can change as you make progress or new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for sessions during work breaks or between other obligations. It also lets people continue care during life transitions and when attending in-person sessions would be difficult. Ask about scheduling and any format details when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick the arrangement that best fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating issues, self-esteem struggles, and depression, along with related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is direct and supportive, with an emphasis on listening first, clarifying priorities, and using practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a California LMFT and has 40 years of professional work experience across a variety of clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.