Christine Goggins

LSW

she/her

Psychotherapist

Insurance I Accept
Therapeutic Approaches
Areas of Expertise
Acute & complex trauma
Anxiety
Cultural Issues
Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
LGBTQIA+
Racial Identity
Women's Issues
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my approach:

I provide trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and culturally responsive therapy with a strong focus on supporting BIPOC clients. My work centers on grief, trauma, identity development, and navigating systemic oppression. I also have deep experience in crisis intervention, especially with clients facing housing instability or medical vulnerability. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and rooted in respect for your lived experience. I integrate evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and relational therapy, always tailoring sessions to meet your unique needs. Whether you're navigating a crisis or doing long-term healing work, I strive to create a safe, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome.

thoughts for new clients:

I want my clients to know they don’t need to show up perfect—just real. I meet you where you are, with respect and without judgment. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe to be fully yourself. If you’re just starting, be gentle with yourself. Healing isn’t linear, and every step forward counts—even the small ones. You don’t have to have it all figured out.

ABOUT ME:

What led me to this work is both personal and professional. I lost my best friend to gun violence—an experience that deeply shaped my understanding of trauma, grief, and the long road to healing. Over the past 18 years, I’ve worked with survivors of violence and families coping with profound loss, which has fueled my commitment to creating compassionate, affirming spaces for healing and resilience.

As a Black woman with roots in Christianity, I bring an intersectional lens to therapy—one that honors the complexity of identity, systemic injustice, and the power of culturally responsive care. I’m a feminist, a dog lover, and a firm believer that joy and healing can coexist.

Outside of therapy, music is one of my greatest sources of grounding and joy. Depending on my mood, you’ll find me listening to gospel, R&B, old-school steppers, or hip hop—especially when I’m cleaning or dancing around the house. Music helps me reconnect with my spirit and shift my mindset.

One book I return to often is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Its message about trusting the journey, even when it’s uncertain, speaks to both my life and my work. I hold that same belief for my clients—your path is uniquely yours, and I’m here to walk with you as you navigate it.

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