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Azelia Goings

Experienced LISW offering practical, compassionate care

LISW Ohio

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Azelia

Azelia Goings is an Ohio-based licensed social worker (LISW) with 19 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and the challenges that come with major life changes.

Background and approach

She works with clients facing parenting and family tensions, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of matters tied to self-esteem, purpose, and workplace strain. Her additional focus includes caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and alternative sex culture topics such as BDSM and kink.

Her approach centers on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that adapts to each person's circumstances. Azelia blends client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build skills, increase insight, and support meaningful change.

She emphasizes collaboration, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual goals while offering steady support through difficult transitions. Azelia frames the work as an empowering process, guiding clients who are ready to take steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build coping skills for day-to-day challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the client’s priorities guide the pace and goals of the work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for anger, relationship struggles, and emotional regulation difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work together with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration may blend elements from different approaches so treatment aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with this clinician is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions and to access support from home or on the go, while still engaging in focused, skills-based work tailored to individual goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Azelia commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family problems, grief, anger, and career or workplace challenges, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work combines respectful, sensitive, and compassionate client-centered listening with practical, skill-based methods to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of professional experience in clinical practice, bringing a long history of supporting people through life transitions and emotional difficulties.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LISW credential with licence detail OH LISW I.0900007-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
In what language does she provide therapy and can she take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this clinician?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English