- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Azelia
Azelia Goings is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 19 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and difficulties like guilt and shame. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and issues related to ADHD.
Azelia keeps conversation practical and focused. Sessions look at what is happening now and what might help in everyday life. She uses proven approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
People often come for help with communication problems, divorce and separation, or feeling isolated. She also addresses topics some find difficult to talk about openly, including BDSM, kink, and other alternative sex culture issues. Sessions can cover anger, motivation, life purpose, and self-esteem work in straightforward steps.
Her style aims to balance listening with clear tools and skills people can practice between meetings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are part of that mix when someone needs help finding direction or making a change.
Before the first meeting Azelia asks about current concerns and what the person hopes to accomplish. She and the client then shape a practical plan together and revisit it as progress and needs change.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Azelia uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs a calmer space to sort feelings and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces small experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions and staying grounded in the moment. Together these approaches give options for both short-term coping and longer-term change. Choosing which approach to emphasize is collaborative - Azelia will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what fits the person and their life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when someone needs a shorter meeting or a different pace. Therapists will also adapt exercises so they work across phone or video depending on what the person prefers and what works best for their schedule.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she address?
She helps people facing guilt or shame tied to relationships, family or personal choices, and feelings that stem from past mistakes or ongoing conflicts.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical CBT and mindfulness tools to identify thought patterns and test small behavioral changes.
What is her professional background?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker with 19 years of work in counseling and clinical settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Her credential is OH LISW and she practices from Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.