Goldie Oakes, LPC

Virginia · 19 years in practice

Goldie Oakes, LPC, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or addictive behaviors.

License and registration

LPC, Virginia: 0701008911 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1982234993 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Goldie

Goldie Oakes, LPC, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or addictive behaviors. She uses straightforward, practical steps so clients can manage emotions and get back to daily life. Goldie writes short, doable tasks to try between sessions and checks in on progress.

Goldie has worked in mental health since 2006 and brings 19 years of experience to her practice. She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

Background and approach

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people better identify and work with strong feelings. Her approach includes mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques to support small, realistic changes. Many people find written exercises, brief homework, and guided reflection helpful for tracking shifts over time.

Sessions may include practicing new responses, learning calming techniques, and setting clear steps to try between meetings. Goldie says faith can be part of the work when a client wants that. She may suggest reading, journaling, or scripture alongside therapy tools for those who prefer a spiritual perspective.

She aims to help clients strengthen coping skills while keeping goals practical and personal. Based in Virginia, she uses a mix of conversation and skill-building so people can manage emotions, improve communication, and rebuild motivation. The focus is on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Goldie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Goldie names

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Online support

Working with emotion, thought, and motivation online

Goldie often blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and make sense of strong feelings so those emotions are less overwhelming. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supports noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to test new ways of coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying tools together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed in session.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you practice skills face-to-face and use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or keeping progress visible day to day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused approaches, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support change.

How much experience does she have?

She has been working in the mental health field since 2006, bringing 19 years of professional experience to her practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Virginia.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions priced?

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