Style

Empathetic, solution-oriented, collaborative

Fun facts

What’s one thing you loved doing as a kid that you still enjoy today?
🌳 Being outdoors!

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What's one of your favorite hobbies or activities when you're not in session?
🎨 Arts and crafts

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What’s one fun fact about you that might surprise people?
🐱🐱 My fun fact is that I never have a fun fact ready when asked, but I enjoy trying to bake and garden. I also have two cats!

meet your
Associate Therapist

Gabriella Goodman

ASW
✦ Supervised by
Angel Herrera

I’m Gabriella, an Associate Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California. I’m passionate about helping children and families navigate challenges, build on their strengths, and create meaningful change in their lives. What I love most about this work is the opportunity to build connections, support growth, and bring creativity and fun into the therapeutic process.

Specialities
Adjustment
Anxiety
Divorce / Transition
Grief / Loss
Identity Development
Parent-Child Conflict
PTSD
School Issues
Separation Anxiety
Sleep Issues
Sibling Conflict
Social Skills Training
Trauma
Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

Gabriella Goodman

is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

Family Systems
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Strength-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT
Works with
Preschool (0-4 years old)
Elementary school age (5-9 years old)
Tweens (10-12 years old)
Early teens (13-16 years old)
Late teens (17+ years old)
Parents & caregivers
Available in
CA
Credentials

MSW Integrative Social Work, University of Southern California

Language(s)

English