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Goldie Oakes, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Goldie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Goldie. View 97 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia

Recent reviews

In my very first session, it became very clear that she understood my challenges and my concerns. She was direct, straightforward, and still compassionate. She provided several processing approaches that have already improved my mental health. Highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2024

Listened, displayed empathy without judgement!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Goldie

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello. My name is Goldie Marker Oakes, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I look forward to working with you. My professional clinical career began in 2006 providing treatment in the mental health field. My primary therapeutic modality includes a strong but eclectic therapeutic modality that incorporates a strong clinical perspective using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. If you are comfortable with this approach, I also use a holistic and Christian perspective using Mindfulness and Relaxation Therapy, prayer and scripture. My goal as your therapist is too help you find peace, joy, and happiness in life. My job is to help you learn how to overcome your life events, emotions and experiences that have caused you problems functioning normally, relating to others, or even finding motivation to continue on your life's path. My professional experience with both includes clinical approach with a Christian mindset that includes:

• treating clinical concerns such as anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns.

• relationships

• self-image, self-esteem, and efficacy

• anger management and self-harm behaviors and impulse control

My therapeutic approach often incorporates homework such as reading Christian literature or specific scripture, journal and self-reflective writing and practice of specific CBT and DBT strategies outside the clinical setting, at home, and in the community, all of which supports your growth and progress. My goal is for your growth to be internal as you move towards defining or redefining your relationship with Christ. This means a great deal of your progress requires your need to periodically evaluate your own progress through self-evaluation and self-reflection, in addition to my own clinical assessments with your progress.

My goal as a counselor is to help you find peace, joy, and happiness in life as you learn to overcome those things in your life that have caused a loss of functioning individually or within the family dynamic. This path is not always an easy one; however, God promises us that we Never have to travel that path alone.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Parenting issues Anger management Depression Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Avoidant personality Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Paranoia Phobias Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

Goldie Oakes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982234993.

  • LPC · Virginia · 0701008911 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Goldie Oakes

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

97 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Listens Helpful Wonderful Recommend Understanding Amazing Supportive Thankful

In my very first session, it became very clear that she understood my challenges and my concerns. She was direct, straightforward, and still compassionate. She provided several processing approaches that have already improved my mental health. Highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2024

Listened, displayed empathy without judgement!

Reviewed November 2024

Goldie has been a wonderful therapist for me

Reviewed November 2024

I look forward to our time each week and feel that I am getting stronger.

Reviewed November 2024

Goldie is great!

Reviewed November 2024

Goldie is a gem, she is so wise, thoughtful, practical and encouraging. She understands the mind and body working together to heal and I’m just so thankful to be working with her!

Reviewed August 2024

Insightful, challenges one’s beliefs to see things differently, exactly what I needed!!!

Reviewed August 2024

She is great

Reviewed June 2024

Goldie Oakes is very warm and supportive! She has been vital in helping me to improve week-to-week. She offers a safe environment.

Reviewed February 2024

Goldie provides excellent advice and recommendations. She is also a great listener.

Reviewed November 2022

Love Goldie!!!

Reviewed September 2022

Just started with Goldie, but can already appreciate her approach and the value of working with her. I'm very optimistic going forward.

Reviewed April 2022

My counselor is very understanding, supportive, and made me very comfortable from our initial conversation. She's a great person extremely professional. I am very thankful to have been paired with her.

Reviewed February 2022

She is so comforting and friendly! Her soothing presence and kind manner really eased the transition process between therapists for me. I could tell that she really cares and truly wants to help. She's good at what she does and readily admits when a client needs more help than she's qualified to give. I definitely would recommend her to friends and family.

Reviewed December 2021

Goldie is a wonderful counselor. She listens well and shares intuitive questions and insights into matters. She is also very empathetic and has helped me explore all aspects of a dilemma.

Reviewed November 2021

There are some things that set Goldie apart. -She knows how to listen and decipher what she’s hearing -She is very personable, yet at the same time professional -She cares and I feel like she truly has a desire to help me -She’s a real Christian and I can tell she’s led by God as she goes about the counseling process -Much hope in sight for me

Reviewed June 2021

Goldie was super helpful. Listened and probed to learn more and gave me really helpful insights and practical steps. Thanks, Goldie!

Reviewed January 2024

Goldie was terrific with helping me manage my anxiety issues. I cannot recommend her enough!

Reviewed March 2023

Excellent Calm Listens Offers solutions

Reviewed March 2023

Ms. Goldie is a beautiful soul who helped me through one of my most challenging seasons. I had never been to therapy before and she made my first experience transformative. She helped me approach relationships differently, alter thought patterns, and prepare for change with excitement. I now feel motivated to incorporate therapy into my self-care journey.

Reviewed February 2023

Goldie is wonderful! She has helped me work through a lot of my grief. I would recommend her to a friend.

Reviewed January 2023

. She is supportive and she is a committed therapist who loves her work. She is kind. She has some good ideas, which I have implemented.

Reviewed December 2022

Great

Reviewed December 2022

Love her!

Reviewed December 2022

Goldie is the best!

Reviewed November 2022

I love Goldie she’s awesome! Really supportive and knowledgeable

Reviewed November 2022

She has proved to be an excellent nonjudgmental listener and helped guide me in asking the right questions and viewing problems through a lens that has allowed me to address them and grow.

Reviewed November 2022

Wonderful and caring practical tools given. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

Goldie has been very helpful, super responsive and sensitive to my mental health needs. She also provides assignments that help to work on your mental health daily!

Reviewed September 2022

Goldie helped me so much with all of my life changes going on. Wedding planning, moving twice, starting graduate school, being unemployed and being a military spouse was just a lot going on. She helped me through all of that. I'm sad to be moving out of state so she can no longer cover me. She changed my mind about therapy and created a good environment for me to heal, reflect and create healthy boundaries.

Reviewed July 2022

Mrs Oakes is great. Very thankful for her.

Reviewed June 2022

She’s so amazing. She listens and critiques you in ways that are very beneficial to your goals. She’s understanding of the problems you are going through and helps you find ways to overcome them.

Reviewed June 2022

Excellent!!

Reviewed May 2022

Compassionate, nonjudgmental and has helped me identify areas I need to work on. Has been very helpful.

Reviewed April 2022

Goldie was a comforting professional presence throughout the therapy experience. I was very appreciative of her guidance, thoughtful questions and follow ups, and overall support in my process. She helped me highlight motivations and factors through open interviews and provided helpful assessment to lead me to a better mindset as well as things to improve on moving forward.

Reviewed April 2022

I strongly recommend her. She is very patient, kind and a good listener.

Reviewed April 2022

Goldie is amazing and a great listener! She is patient and cares about you and what you’re going through!

Reviewed April 2022

Goldie is warm and understanding. She also has a lot of wisdom and knows when and how to push back too. I really am grateful to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed March 2022

Ms. Goldie is wonderful!

Reviewed March 2022

Goldie Oakes is very helpful and wise. She asks great questions that challenged my thought process. I believe she really trusts God and it shows in her responses.

Reviewed February 2022

Goldie listens and gives feedback. she shares relatable stories and provides help in moving forward. She is active in providing needs and doesn't just listen.

Reviewed February 2022

Goldie is great

Reviewed February 2022

Goldie was great! She help me find the root of my low self esteem issues, help me to set learn and set my boundaries! Thank you Goldie!

Reviewed January 2022

Goldie has been kind and empathetic.

Reviewed January 2022

Goldie is fantastic. She helped me uncover blockages in my thinking that negatively affected my approach to life. Her combination of well-timed advice and gentle questioning were game changing for me and helped me quickly make progress. She revisited a number of themes we discussed in earlier sessions, which helped me evolve my thinking on those themes. I'm still a work in progress for sure, but Goldie helped me accomplish the goals I set when starting therapy.

Reviewed January 2022

My session with Goldie have been incredibly helpful. I have confidence due to her experience and empathy that she understands my struggles and helps create a plan that works with my belief system. She is supporting , knowledgeable and considerate. She checks in with me regularly in between sessions and is always available outside of sessions for support. Her advice and guidance has been extremely helpful in the repair of my mental health.

Reviewed January 2022

She is very understanding. She listens to me and responds with knowledgeable statements that are helping me move forward to being a better me.

Reviewed November 2021

Goldie has really helped me work through and understand the trauma I went through. She has tried to understand my cultural perspective and provides feedback in ways that are in line with my personal beliefs.

Reviewed November 2021

Love how she approached me and my situation…very direct talk and never said what I wanted to hear but rather what I needed to hear…she and Jordan are like angels in my life at this moment…I am grateful!

Reviewed November 2021

I have really enjoyed conversation with Goldie so far. We have our first phone session scheduled for tomorrow, and I’m really confident she will be able to help me!

Reviewed November 2021

Goldie is absolutely amazing! She is very kind, patient, calming, and compassionate. She knows all the right questions to ask, and is so knowledgeable with the tools and advice she provides. I would highly recommend Goldie to anyone looking for help, but especially to those looking for a faith-based perspective.

Reviewed September 2021

Goldie is a wonderful counselor who listens and shares her experiences in warm candor and confidence. She makes me feel so reassured and is just what I need at the end of the week to help me process. Love her!!

Reviewed September 2021

She is awesome at what she does and very caring

Reviewed September 2021

Goldie is wonderful!!

Reviewed August 2021

She is wonderful . A good listener and she has a very sweet spirit. I feel better after talking with her

Reviewed August 2021

Goldie is an absolute sweetheart. i’ve only have 2 sessions with her and already feel listened to and all around loved and supported. she’s a great person and i hope everyone finds a good counselor like her <3

Reviewed July 2021

I appreciate Goldie listening to what I have to say and genuinely caring about me as a person!

Reviewed July 2021

She's great!

Reviewed June 2021

Goldie is very supportive, getting me to prioritize my thoughts.

Reviewed May 2021

I like Goldie. She says what she thinks and is not afraid to use her life experience to solve issues. She's good at providing feedback and playing devil's advocate. She's also good at being present and discussing what arises in the moment. I signed up for better help for a lot of reasons that have actually not been the topic of discussion thus far. But in a roundabout way they are related. Goldie is not afraid to take these scenic routes. For me, it works.

Reviewed April 2021

Goldie is amazing. I'm glad I have her.

Reviewed April 2021

Goldie Oakes is an amazing counselor. She helps me talk through my issues in a way that leaves me feeling confident and better prepared to take on my issues. She is very supportive and knowledgeable. She has helped take me out of a dark time in my life and continues to perform excellently. She takes the extra time to address my concerns through texts and I always leave our video sessions feeling renewed with positive energy.

Reviewed April 2021

I really enjoy busy with Goldie during our sessions she is very real down-to-earth in understanding.

Reviewed March 2021

Goldie is great. 10/10 would recommend. Her communication coaching is improving me as a person and in my relationship. She also has a good sense of humor and makes it safe to talk about heavy issues.

Reviewed March 2021

Goldie has already helped me so much and we’ve only had 2 sessions so far! So thankful for your understanding & knowledge.

Reviewed March 2021

Goldie has been phenomenal. Not only do I feel heard and seen by her, I also feel loved and accepted. She is so easy to talk to and yet also very professional. She can be both blunt and gentle at the same time. And she gives very creative "homework" for the week that are actually helpful and makes me feel like I'm progressing even on my own from session to session.

Reviewed March 2021

Goldie takes in all the information you give her and then makes an honest assessment of where you are. I feel very comfortable relaying my struggles with her. She makes you feel like the more you open up, the more she can help you. She listens and then asks probing questions that really make you think about what you're saying.

Reviewed February 2021

Goldie was a pleasure to work with! She challenged me and encouraged me in various ways. Our first session I felt truly listened to and that she had paid close attention to things I was saying in order to ensure that our time together would be well spent! Throughout our time together she made me feel supported and gave me incredibly helpful feedback and goals for me to do throughout the week in between sessions. Would definitely recommend her!

Reviewed January 2021

She is really nice. I feel comfortable talking to her and I really like her.

Reviewed January 2021

Goldie Oakes is an awesome counselor. She provides a safe place for people to practice vulnerability and to be heard. I've only met with her a couple of times but in this short time I've been able to open up and share without the fear of being judged or misunderstood.

Reviewed January 2021

Goldie is warm and kind, and dove right into the issues I wanted to discuss. She gave me practical tips and exercises I could use immediately. I felt better after our first session!

Reviewed January 2021

Goldie is caring and attentive.

Reviewed December 2020

She is doing a great job

Reviewed December 2020

So far very pleased with the service

Reviewed December 2020

She is wonderful. Makes me feel safe and heard.

Reviewed December 2020

I like Goldie's demeanor. First, she is a good listener. Key to success. Second, she says what needs to be said calmly and then, allows the statement to have the impact. She does not try to make the impact. She is wise and kind. By the end of the session, her kindness and acceptance, along with her wisdom helps to encourage and motivate. Thank you.

Reviewed December 2020

Goldie is nothing shy of amazing!! She listens, cares, supports, helps, understands and is so nice and realistic. Every time I talk with her, I feel better. She's given me so many tools and so much knowledge. Talking to her is like talking to a long time friend or a family member. After our first session, I felt so much more hopeful and I still do after each session. She also replies in a very timely manner. She has changed my life, for sure!

Reviewed November 2020

Goldie has a huge listening ear and is very respectful to my situation. Thanks for everything

Reviewed November 2020

So far she's been so amazing. After two sessions she feels like a friend that doesn't judge me when I have certain feelings or thoughts. It's really reassuring.

Reviewed November 2020

She is very kind, supportive , and great listener.

Reviewed November 2020

Goldie has been a tremendous support, and made a difficult journey much less scary. She has helped me dig down and discover what really was bothering me, and the exercises she gave me to try have made a world of difference. I'm so glad I gave Betterhelp a try, its given me my life back.

Reviewed November 2020

I LOVE Mrs. Oakes ! She’s so amazing & very strategic! I’ve learned so much about myself in these last 7 weeks and I’m so thankful that I was paired with her. This has been an awesome experience!

Reviewed November 2020

She is an absolute sweetheart. I feel comfortable sharing my issues with her and she does her best to understand. She ensures that I am progressing in ways that I can have a stronger and positive mindset.

Reviewed September 2020

Comforting, a great listener

Reviewed September 2020

Goldie is an exceptional therapist. In my life, I've spoken to many therapists and counselors and Goldie, in our short time working together, has proven to be among the very best. Not only is Goldie timely and responsible with her replies, she genuinely cares and puts a tremendous amount of effort in her feedback. I highly recommend to anyone who seeks an active partnership with their therapist.

Reviewed August 2020

Goldie is kind and listens intently. I appreciate you demeanor and desire to help others with their healing. Blessings

Reviewed August 2020

Goldie is everything a counselor should be. She makes it easy for even the most guarded to be vulnerable and safe with her. She takes me to task, but only in the kindest and gentlest way. I’ve had a few counselors over the years, but none like Goldie.

Reviewed August 2020

I am happy with services!

Reviewed August 2020

Goldie’s approach is very welcoming and professional. I feel heard and seen whenever we talk and always leave a session feeling lighter and adequately equipped to take the next steps. After just one meeting, I felt like I could breathe again and like I could get through anything. Thank you, Goldie!

Reviewed August 2020

She is a wonderful counselor; because she listens to the client's reason why they came to counseling. She also helps you to overcome issues with the goals that she sets; and she is very understanding of why someone feels a certain way.

Reviewed August 2020

Working with Goldie this first month has been a pleasure. She listens well and puts to words the feelings that I sometimes struggle phrasing. I think the tips and activities she has had me do are super practical and things that can become a useful habit to continue even after our time together. It has been an overall positive experience thanks to her.

Reviewed August 2020

So far I’ve been enjoying my counseling sessions and my messaging with Goldie. There is something about her where she listens thoughtfully and doesn’t interrupt when I speak. She has this deep understanding of what I’m going through without me having to backtrack very far. And she mirrors my words well so I can take time to reflect (if that makes sense). Her counseling has helped me keep a calmer mind and learn that counseling is a tool in my bag but not something I should use a crutch or a band-aid. I love how I can grow while having her counseling support me. I will continue to have Goldie as my counselor as I continue to work on myself and how I interact in my relationships.

Reviewed August 2020

Ms. Goldie Oakes have been continuously checking on me much as possible she offers great advice thank you so much you are the best!

Reviewed August 2020

I truly enjoy speaking with Mrs. Oakes. She is the first counselor that I have spoken to on BetterHelp and I truly am thankful for it. She is full of personality and even though we can talk about tough things she will always end the session on a positive note.

Reviewed August 2020

Goldie is WONDERFUL. I've had two sessions with her so far, and they've been life-changing, significantly for the better. She has a strong sense of understanding of the issues I struggle with, and her guidance has helped me work through my issues with understanding, solution discovery, and empowerment. Goldie's compassion and her regular follow up gives me the sense that this role is a calling for her, more than just a profession. I greatly value her wisdom, care, and accountability. Thank you Goldie!

Reviewed August 2020

She has been very helpful. She listens and is very encouraging and has really good insights.

Reviewed August 2020

So far Goldie has definitely helped me with my family issues! In a short time she has given me some great tools to work with! She also responds very quick and is always a message away if I need her!

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Goldie Oakes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Goldie Oakes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Goldie Oakes speak?

Goldie Oakes speaks English.

How many years of experience does Goldie Oakes have?

Goldie Oakes has 17 years of experience.

Where is Goldie Oakes licensed to practice?

Goldie Oakes is licensed to practice in Virginia.

Does Goldie Oakes accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Goldie Oakes does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Goldie Oakes offer?

Goldie Oakes offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Goldie Oakes?

Goldie Oakes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Goldie Oakes?

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