Lori Goldman, MFT

I began my client relationship with Lori at a time when I was in desperate need to change something in my life. I also never thought that I could trust anyone again, but I decided to take one last leap of faith (in myself and in the world) and began therapy.
That was 5 and half years ago and I’m 28 and going strong. I still visit with Lori on a regular basis and am consistently proud and so grateful for how much I can accomplish in my daily life, including all the types of situations, emotions and turnouts I am able to face and work through for the benefit of my own quality of life.
I’d been to therapy on and off since I was a child, but it was never clear to me what the client — therapist relationship was supposed to look like. Now, I realize that 1) it is something that I can create for myself, in investigating how I want to trust and be trusted, respect and be respected, care and be cared for and 2) it is a relationship with clear boundaries that I get to use to create a new framework for myself in order to outgrow some unfortunate ideas of love that I inherited as a younger person.
For me, therapy is a way to start fresh. To create a friendship with the right person — the right therapist — that I know is healthy, so that I can see myself with more and more clarity. This sheds light on the areas that need some extra attention so that I can forge the growth that I want and understand the meaning of true self-​confidence.
I didn’t think I could ever get over paying someone to see me. It’s something that is not spoken of very often, but I feel that it is a root cause of trepidation around seeking «professional help.» Number one, it made it much easier when I realized that I really liked Lori. She’s sweet. She’s intelligent. And she’s more like the wise older sister I always wished was around when I was a kid. After that, it took time to commit myself to the idea that therapy is a self-​investment — that I deserve. Third, I can now see that I am doing a great service in general because paying for this service allows for Lori to be in the community, doing what she is inherently good at — using her gift and compassion to foster growth and positive experience in others.
Thank you, Lori.

I have been with Lori Goldman for about four years now so, this review comes from personal experience and an established patient relationship.
Her approach is rather compassionate, open and communicative. This is sincerely helpful for anyone who may be weary about seeing a therapist.
Personally, the honesty and compassion that she seems to exude was calming and inviting for me. I am not one to trust and open up easily or without effort and she was extremely patient and helpful in working with me to process enough to be able to start doing so.
One extremely important characteristic of hers is the ability to empathize with diverse experiences that fall across the spectrum. I know that many people coming from different cultures, abilities and orientations may find this to be one of the biggest assets necessary in a therapist.
I can say from experience that Lori has been understanding, compassionate and her great ability to empathize and acknowledge experiences is done so in a manner that is not forced but is actually natural and honest.
She has helped me in continuous work on emotional blockage, many personal issues and through the life changing effects of physical chronic illness.
I would recommend her to just about anyone but especially to those who want a therapist who is down to earth, compassionate and refreshingly human.

I Spoke with Lori about my daughter’s social challenges at school. She was very compassionate, honest, direct, and respectful. I especially appreciated the way she listened to my issues, and got to the bottom of the way the problem was occurring to me, through asking me questions that helped me come out with a great approach to help her, rather than jumping down my throat with a bunch of textbook advice. I totally trust her as a therapist for my daughter and wholeheartedly encourage you to seek her out.