Bryanna Goodman, LMFT/CEO/Owner

Bryanna Goodman’s Therapist Disclosure Statement <<< (Clickable)

I knew from a young age that I wanted to play an active role in people’s lives. I discovered that becoming a therapist was the perfect fit for me as it offered a special kind of relationship that allowed for deep, challenging conversations that resulted in personal change. I chose to study Marriage and Family Therapy as it fit perfectly with my belief that we are all affected by the different roles and relationships we have in our lives.

Throughout my years as a therapist, I also found a passion in the business world which led to the expansion of my solo practice to our group practice. I never set out to become a CEO, but as most of life goes, shifts and changes came which lead me to see that my desire to play an active role in people’s lives was something I could offer within creating employment for many people with shared values! We are a group of helpers who focus in being stronger together, helping clients grow, modeling open and honest communication and making purposeful connections! Most of my time is spent leading our practice through strategic planning, exploring innovating opportunities, deepening our culture and living out our values.

Specialties and areas of focus

Couples
Individuals
Grief/Loss
Anxiety
Trauma
Self-Discovery
Relationship struggles

Researched modalities I use: IFS, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Narrative, Solution-Focused, Gottman, and EFT.

Q&A with Bryanna

1.) Some therapists are more comfortable addressing the immediate problem, while others want to focus on the deeper issue. Which are you?

I would say I am both, I believe people want to see forward movement in their therapy process, therefore, desiring to receive feedback in order to help reach their goals. I strive to create a balance of addressing changes for the immediate need but also processing deeper layers and past experiences that impact our future.

2.) Do you tend to lead the session, or follow my lead?

In couples counseling, there are many times where my role is to lead and direct the interactions because often the couple is seeking counseling because they are stuck and unable to resolve ongoing, repetitive problems. It is also important that the couple takes initiative in their goals to improve their connection and understanding of one another. I believe as a couple’s therapist my role is to provide guidance, feedback and accountability in order to help strengthen the relationship.

In Individual counseling, it is important to let the client take the lead in sharing who they are and what they are hoping to get out of counseling while leading at the moments where they feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Part of my job is to be flexible with where you are at in that day as the journey to healing and change is not straight and narrow.

3.) What are your strengths as a therapist?

I show up as my true essence! I model vulnerability and authenticity to encourage that from my clients. I am steadfast and committed because your healing journey is not quick and linear! I work to move next to you through the curves and road blocks!

4.) If you had one superpower, what would it be and why?

I would be invisible… I guess as a student of human interactions, I would love to watch people without them knowing it!

5.) What makes you laugh?

My kids! They are just fun!

I love to laugh about real life events, finding the humor in the things we do is a way to not take everything so serious but allows me to just laugh at our shortfalls! A comedian I heard one time was talking about Football…he said I just wonder, like what was happening when these men came up with the concept of hiking the ball… So were they just all standing around one night and thought, “hey, you bend over, hold the ball between your legs and then I’ll grab it from behind you!”… I just died laughing! Isn’t that so true?!?

6.) Who would you have dinner with, dead or alive?

Oprah Winfrey! She is very intriguing and has an ability to capture the attention of many and I would love to know more about what traits she has to allow that influence.