Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Cilicia Gooden, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-22930
- NPI
- 1720727688
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Cilicia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Communication skills
About Cilicia
Cilicia Gooden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with eight years of practice. She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, communication problems, domestic violence, guilt and shame, life purpose, and women's issues.
Her approach is practical and focused on what people need day to day. She uses methods that include cognitive behavioral strategies, trauma-focused work, and somatic techniques to help manage mood and reactions. Sessions emphasize learning skills for communication, mood regulation, and coping with stressful life events.
Cilicia integrates trauma-informed methods such as EMDR-related techniques and somatic practices when appropriate to reduce the impact of past events. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals and make change feel manageable. The mix helps people move from feeling stuck to making concrete adjustments.
She pays attention to cultural context and how discrimination or prejudice can affect mental health. That includes addressing veteran and armed forces issues and the specific stresses around pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. The work often involves talking through experiences, practicing new ways to respond, and building everyday routines that support mood and energy.
People who choose Cilicia can expect straightforward, skills-based sessions that connect evidence-informed approaches with real-life tasks like communication at work, managing parenting stress, or planning for life changes.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behaviors to change mood and responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management by setting small, practical tasks between sessions.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) methods address how traumatic memories affect current reactions and can reduce the emotional intensity tied to past events. When combined with somatic techniques, it can also help people notice and change bodily responses linked to trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life needs. That might mean starting with motivational interviewing to set goals, then adding CBT skills or trauma-focused steps as those goals become clearer.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are set by the practice. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit more easily into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove commuting time. Online work can let clients practice communication skills or exposure tasks in real-world settings and then bring those experiences back to session for review.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focuses include postpartum concerns, communication problems, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-oriented, using strategies from cognitive behavioral work, trauma-focused methods, and somatic approaches. Sessions aim to teach tools people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician in Arizona?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Arizona.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s chosen plan and location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process guides how to book the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers