Carolyn Smith Goings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (she, her)
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Dyersburg, TN 38024
Let's Connect (731) 747-4035
I have been a counseling pastor since 1993 and in private practice since 2016, using person-centered, spiritual direction, coaching methodologies. I am a board-certified chaplain with many years helping people going through medical crises and losses. I've also done extensive work with clients raising special needs children and with adoption-related challenges. Another part of my practice is with clients whose loved ones are dealing with substance abuse and other addictions. My work also includes helping families impacted by incarceration. Another area of my practice is support for gay and queer people rejected by religious groups.
My clients are from various racial groups, including couples in mixed racial marriages and mixed racial clients working on stronger family connections and positive identify formation. My own religious background is progressive Christian. My clients include people of all faiths and no faiths, and Christians of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Spiritual direction and prayer is always available and appropriate whenever requested, though never imposed. I provide judgement-free space in which all clients, religious or not, can share their experiences and explore their choices. If you would like to talk about any of your concerns, I will listen and will assist you in setting goals and achieving them.
Call or Email Carolyn Smith Goings now for a free 15 minute consultation - (731) 747-4035
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $75
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Paypal, Venmo, Zelle Carolyn Smith Goings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (731) 747-4035
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Ronald Paul McDonald (Tennessee / 35) Carolyn Smith Goings
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Antioch University, PhD, Graduated 2016
- Degree/Diploma from Goddard College Master of Fine Arts / 2006
- Degree/Diploma from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Master of Divinity / 1993
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Carolyn Smith Goings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (731) 747-4035
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Racial Identity
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Career Counseling
- Divorce
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
Carolyn Smith Goings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (731) 747-4035
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Person-Centered
Carolyn Smith Goings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (731) 747-4035
Location
Nearby Areas
Carolyn Smith Goings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (731) 747-4035