Laura Goodman, PhD
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Psychologist
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
Dr. Goodman is a Registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Dalhousie University. Before founding Tapestry, she spent 10 years in the public sector developing and providing clinical services for neurodivergent clients. Laura specializes in differential diagnostic assessments and therapy for children, youth, and adults with various mental health, trauma-based, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Laura believes in the possibility of change and champions hope, neuroaffirming care, trauma competency, and anti-oppressive practice in her work.
Conditions
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Adjustment disorder
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bullying
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Fears / Phobias
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Learning Disabilities
- Loneliness
- Mental Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
- Personality Disorders
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sexual Abuse
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Educational assessments
- Psychological testing and evaluation
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- LGBTQ2+
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Doctorate in Psychology (PhD)
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology from Dalhousie University
- Bachelor of Arts, Honours (Psychology) from Queen’s University
Professional associations
- College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
- Ontario Psychological Association
Facility: Tapestry Psychology & Clinical Services
Summary
Dr. Laura Goodman has extensive experience conducting diagnostic assessments for children, youth, and adults with diverse clinical presentations, including a variety of mental health, trauma-based, and neurodevelopmental disorders. For therapy, Laura’s practice is informed by evidence-based methods, grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. We often meet our clients when the knots and tangles of life feel overwhelming but Laura deeply believes that change is possible and her clinical work champions the values of hope, neuroaffirming care, trauma-competency, and anti-oppressive practice.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Educational assessments
- Family counselling
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychological testing and evaluation
- Relationship counselling
- Strength-based therapy
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
