- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Body image and eating
About Abbe
Abbe Goodman is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 40 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Abbe practices in California and conducts sessions in English.
Over four decades she has met people at different life stages, including adolescents and older adults, and she offers a straightforward, conversational approach. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems repeating and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Abbe listens for how family roles and early relationship patterns show up in present life and brings that into the work when useful.
She helps clients talk through handling conflict, setting boundaries, and improving how they communicate. For people dealing with body image or eating concerns she combines attention to daily behaviors with exploring underlying feelings tied to self-worth. Abbe also addresses caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and issues linked to attachment or abandonment concerns.
Her style is direct and clear. She explains ideas in plain language and sets simple, achievable goals. Sessions often include problem-solving, practice of new skills, and reflection about what keeps old patterns intact.
People who are looking to understand how family of origin patterns affect their current relationships may find her approach relevant. To begin, visitors are invited to review online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Abbe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns and behavior change. One approach looks at how early family roles and attachment experiences shape current relationships; sessions explore those patterns and test small changes to interaction and communication. Another approach emphasizes behavioral work for issues like anxiety or eating concerns, with concrete steps and homework to change daily habits and reduce distress.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting those methods as the work proceeds. The emphasis is on practical tools and checking what works in everyday life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining continuity of care while balancing work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating concerns, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical style. Conversations focus on identifying repeating patterns and trying small, workable changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience includes work across different age groups and common life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should confirm geography and licensing requirements before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the scheduling process based on the chosen location.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
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