Adolescent Counseling Services

HistoryI became licensed as a marriage and family therapist in January of 1999 and was in private practice in San Jose until March of 2012 when I relocated to Santa Clara. Then in July of 2012, I added an office in Palo Alto which shifted over to Menlo Park in 2016. And finally, in April 2013, I also became licensed as a professional clinical counselor. Prior to my private practice, I worked with adolescents as part of a substance abuse program and later with adolescents and families in a residential program for runaways. Then I interned at Family Court Services doing custody mediations. And at another agency, I facilitated groups for batterers and also worked with their partners. I welcome you to find out more about me at my website, just search my name, Lori Godin.SpecialtiesWith over 17 years of experience, I specialize in treating anxiety issues, including panic attacks, phobias, constant worrying, post traumatic stress (PTSD), dissociation disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others. In addition, I also specialize in working with couples to improve or repair their relationships by teaching the skills and providing the information and tools that will help them long after they stop seeing me. Treatment for anxiety-based issues is largely successful using evidence-based approaches, such as EMDR, systematic desensitization, exposure therapy, mindfulness meditation, hypnosis, and various other cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Because of my passion to help anxious people, I have obtained education and/or training in all of these approaches. As a result, it is likely that I can help you to reduce or eliminate your anxiety-based issues. Working with couples, I lean heavily on my training with Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman. To learn more about all of this, please visit my website. Just search my name, Lori Godin. I look forward to hearing from you.