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Azelia Goings, LISW

Compassionate guidance for stress and anxiety

19 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Azelia

Azelia Goings is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable. Azelia speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming.

She draws on nearly two decades of experience to tailor conversations and plans to each person. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on concrete tools that can be used between meetings.

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Background and approach

Azelia supports people working through grief, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Her approach blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people build motivation and new habits.

The work is collaborative - Azelia and the person set goals together and adjust as needed. Azelia is comfortable addressing sensitive topics such as intimacy-related issues, BDSM and kink culture, and guilt or shame. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, workplace challenges, and feelings of isolation.

Conversations are paced to match the person’s needs, with practical tools offered when helpful. People meet via a variety of online formats and by phone. Azelia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping people move toward clearer priorities and small achievable changes.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Azelia often combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, respect, and helping people set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical ways to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood.

She also uses aspects of dialectical behavior therapy, which offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are explained in simple terms and tried together so the person can see what helps. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process; Azelia will work with the person to choose or adjust methods based on needs and preferences rather than using a fixed plan.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick skill practice, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns can Azelia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related life changes such as grief and career transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She listens first, then offers practical strategies and skills that fit each person’s daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
19 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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