Trust in the journey - not for where it leads, but for how it shapes you along the way…
About Me:
I’m Lisa Goodman, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Goodman Psychotherapy Services.
I bring 28 years of experience in social work, including 26 years within the UPMC hospital system. During that time, I had the privilege of practicing across four hospitals, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams and meeting individuals and families at some of their most vulnerable moments.
Throughout my career, I’ve walked alongside people navigating complex medical, emotional, and life challenges. My experience in hospital settings deepened my appreciation for resilience, vulnerability, and authentic connection. Patients have taught me that challenges rarely exist in isolation. They ripple through families, friends, and support networks. This continues to shape the way I practice and guides my clinical approach.
A significant portion of my work has focused on women’s health across the lifespan. I have 18 years of experience supporting individuals through pregnancy and postpartum challenges, pregnancy loss, infertility, and chronic pain. Beyond women’s health, I also work extensively with:
Grief and Loss
Navigating New or Chronic Health Issues
Cancer Advocacy/Caregiver Burnout
Trauma/PTSD
Mood Disorders
Self-Esteem and Body Image
Relationship Distress
Adult Parent Child Relationships
In addition to my clinical training, my personal experience as a breast cancer survivor has profoundly influenced the way I show up as a therapist, offering the personal insight of someone who has walked my own complex and winding path. Moving through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship has strengthened my commitment to advocacy, health education, and helping others navigate the medical and emotional realities of illness. I understand first-hand the fear, uncertainty, and identity shifts that can accompany serious health issues, and I bring that lived compassion into the therapy room.
My therapeutic style is rooted in person-centered care and family systems theory, with the belief that therapy is most powerful when clients feel safe, seen, and in control of their own process. I pride myself on keeping it real—showing up authentically, encouraging honesty, and creating a space where you can explore your story without judgment.
