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Dr. LaShawn Gooden(she/her/hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
Virginia

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
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Dr. LaShawn Gooden obtained her Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota and completed an APA accredited internship with the United States Navy. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Towson University (MD). Areas of interest include: anxiety, depression, couples therapy, multicultural concerns, LGBTQ+ concerns, and identity.

I'm telehealth certified & can provide virtual sessions in 30+ states.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Dr. Gooden's approach to therapy integrates multicultural orientation with cognitive behavioral approaches to assist clients in living their best lives by working towards change and growth, as well as supplying them with tools to help them understand how to effectively navigate through their lives.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect to feel seen, heard and valued both during and after sessions with Dr. Gooden. They can expect to have gain insight and awareness into their problems, and feel empowered to make changes in their lives.

LaShawn's style is

Holistic
Warm
Empowering

Insurance carriers LaShawn accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about LaShawn

PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at University of St. Thomas
License type: CP (Clinical Psychologist)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Anger Management, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Positive Psychology, Interpersonal, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), Relational, Trauma Focused, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)