Clinical Social Work Practice – Donald Goodman, LCSW
At 27955 Smyth Drive, Suite 101 in Valencia, California, Donald Goodman operates a private clinical social work practice offering individual therapy, couples counseling, marriage counseling, and family therapy. Goodman holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and brings over 25 years of experience working with youth populations to his clinical work in the greater Los Angeles area.
Clinical specializations include substance abuse and addiction, grief, loss and abandonment, depression, children and teen issues, youth sports and family dynamics, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. The practice serves a broad client base that includes children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Goodman’s longstanding focus on youth-related concerns has informed his approach across diverse family and community contexts over the course of his career.
His therapeutic approach employs eclectic techniques drawn from a range of evidence-based practices, with each treatment plan tailored to fit the individual client’s needs, history, and goals. Goodman describes his practice as emphasizing a safe, nonjudgmental environment and places significant weight on the quality of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful clinical progress. This orientation guides both his individual and relational work.
Individual therapy at the practice addresses trauma processing, coping skill development, and support around significant life decisions. Couples and marriage counseling focuses on communication strategies, conflict resolution, and relationship repair for partners at various stages of difficulty. Goodman has also authored a book titled “Do Good Therapy: Infidelity,” presenting a practical ten-step approach to coping and moving toward healing in the aftermath of infidelity, extending the practice’s clinical perspective into a published resource.
Clients may contact the practice by phone at (323) 839-9874 or by email at goodmantherapy2007@gmail.com. An appointment request form is available directly through the practice’s website for those who prefer written outreach. Session format options, accepted insurance plans, self-pay rates, and the year the practice was established are not specified on the website pages reviewed.