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Azelia Goings

Azelia Goings

LISW

Ohio

Compassionate, practical support for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.0900007-SUPV
Experience
19 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical skills
    • Respectful listening

    About Azelia

    Azelia Goings is a licensed independent social worker with 19 years of practice based in Ohio. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career questions, and feelings of low self-esteem. Azelia also supports those working through life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD concerns, and issues linked to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.

    She keeps sessions respectful and grounded. Conversations are shaped around each person’s needs and goals. Azelia draws on practical methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people find momentum and clearer choices.

    Her approach centers on empathy and collaboration. She listens first, then helps people set small, doable steps toward change. Mindfulness and dialectical skills are available when they match a person’s goals and pace.

    Azelia frames therapy as an active process. People can expect straightforward conversation, reflection, and tailored tools for managing emotions and improving communication. She aims to help clients build confidence and coping skills that fit daily life.

    Clients who want to begin are guided through a short intake and scheduling process. Azelia works to adapt plans as needs evolve, supporting gradual progress and practical problem solving.

  2. How her approaches shape online care

    Azelia uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons and readiness for change. This looks like guided conversation that uncovers motivation and helps set practical next steps. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which means she follows the person’s lead, listens deeply, and tailors the process to individual goals.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy is another tool she offers for spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. CBT techniques can be useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and workable habits that affect daily life. These approaches are shared in simple, step-by-step ways so people can try new strategies between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Azelia collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made or circumstances shift.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to the format you choose, helping therapy fit into everyday routines.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Ohio

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can Azelia help with?

    She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family problems, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career concerns, and self-esteem. She also focuses on compassion fatigue, ADHD, and topics related to kink and alternative sex culture.

    How does she approach therapy?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing respectful listening and tailored plans. She uses practical tools from approaches like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people set and reach goals.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 19 years of professional experience and practices as a licensed independent social worker. Her work history involves helping people manage emotion, improve communication, and cope with life transitions.

    Where is she based and licensed?

    She is licensed in Ohio as an LISW and practices from that state.

    Are sessions offered in any other languages?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the intake and scheduling steps.

    How do I begin working with Azelia?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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