Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
Opal Goodwin, LCSW, LICSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 16623
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 5711C
- NPI
- 1225893340
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information Opal 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
- Grief support
- Caregiver stress
- Workplace issues
About Opal
Opal Goodwin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Louisiana with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace difficulties.
Goodwin offers a conversational, practical approach. Sessions aim to identify what is most stressful or painful right now. She works with people to develop concrete coping skills and clearer ways to communicate. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday challenges like work, family, and health demands.
Her background includes work with clients managing grief and major life transitions. That experience informs how she frames short-term goals and next steps. The emphasis is often on manageable strategies someone can try between sessions.
When clients bring issues tied to identity or social pressures, she focuses on manageable tools for stress and anxiety. For caregiving stress, sessions look at setting limits and restoring small routines that help day-to-day functioning. For workplace concerns, she helps people clarify priorities and communicate boundaries.
Opal uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to each concern. She offers virtual sessions within the states she serves. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s matching tools and schedule an initial appointment to discuss fit and practical steps forward.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Opal uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes. One common approach emphasizes short-term skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce worry. These techniques are useful when daily stressors or panic feel overwhelming.Another approach she uses targets mood and motivation by breaking problems into smaller, achievable tasks and adjusting routines. This method helps when depression or low energy make everyday tasks harder to complete. Both approaches are described plainly and aimed at everyday life challenges rather than technical theory.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Expectations and goals are revisited early so sessions stay practical and relevant.
The profile indicates virtual sessions in the states she serves, but does not list specific formats here. Confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments can happen around work or caregiving obligations.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Alabama
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help people with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused approach that aims to identify current stresses and develop usable coping strategies. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with individuals on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and is licensed in Louisiana.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions conducted?
The original profile indicates virtual care in the states she serves; please confirm current session formats before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers