Cilicia Gooden
Compassionate therapy for anxiety, trauma, and relationships
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About
Cilicia Gooden, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Arizona with 8 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. Her work focuses on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse, with additional experience supporting mood disorders such as bipolar disorder.
She brings a compassionate, culturally responsive perspective to therapy, with particular attention to women’s issues, multicultural concerns, and the impact of prejudice and discrimination. Clients often come to her to strengthen self-love, improve communication, work through guilt and shame, and reconnect with a sense of life purpose while honoring their individual identities and lived experiences.
Cilicia also supports individuals facing major life transitions, including pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. She works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized, practical strategies grounded in evidence-based approaches, helping them build resilience, increase self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change.
She brings a compassionate, culturally responsive perspective to therapy, with particular attention to women’s issues, multicultural concerns, and the impact of prejudice and discrimination. Clients often come to her to strengthen self-love, improve communication, work through guilt and shame, and reconnect with a sense of life purpose while honoring their individual identities and lived experiences.
Cilicia also supports individuals facing major life transitions, including pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. She works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized, practical strategies grounded in evidence-based approaches, helping them build resilience, increase self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change.
- Location:
- Arizona, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AZ LCSW LCSW-22930
- NPI Number: 1720727688
- License: LCSW (Arizona)
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Cilicia Gooden, LCSW, uses evidence-based therapy approaches to help clients work through concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and trauma-related experiences in a structured, supportive way.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new coping skills that can better support mood, communication, and day-to-day decision-making. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured approach often used for trauma and distressing memories, helping clients process experiences in a way that feels more manageable over time. She may also incorporate Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes strengths, clarifying goals, and taking practical steps toward the changes a client wants to see.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cilicia works collaboratively with clients to understand what they are dealing with, what matters most to them, and how they prefer to work in therapy, then adjusts the plan to fit their needs and goals.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support without putting life on hold. Sessions may take place through video calls or phone sessions, with additional options like live chat or text-based messaging to support flexibility and accessibility.
How much experience does Cilicia Gooden have?
Cilicia Gooden has 8 years of experience providing therapy and clinical support.
Is Cilicia Gooden a licensed therapist?
Yes. Cilicia Gooden is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She is licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-22930.
In which languages does Cilicia Gooden provide therapy?
Cilicia Gooden provides therapy in English.
Where is Cilicia Gooden located?
Cilicia Gooden is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Cilicia Gooden as my therapist?
You can work with Cilicia Gooden through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Cilicia Gooden work with international clients?
No. Cilicia Gooden does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cilicia Gooden cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.