Antoinette Goss, LMHC, LPC

Antoinette Goss is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience. She practices from Virginia and brings both professional and lived experience to sessions. Antoinette aims to help people regain steadiness when life feels overwhelming. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, and career change. Her practice also addresses complex situations such as HIV/AIDS, infidelity and jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural stresses, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, and process and sex addictions. Antoinette uses practical, evidence-informed approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and realistic steps that fit everyday life. Conversations are direct but warm, with an emphasis on developing tools the client can use outside sessions. She aims to meet each person where they are and tailor treatment to their needs. Antoinette helps people work through relationship strains, manage strong emotions, address addictive behaviors, and cope with life changes. She supports clients processing trauma and sexual assault at a measured pace. People who choose her can expect collaborative planning, straightforward skill-building, and attention to cultural and contextual factors. Antoinette accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, confirm session formats and practical details so they match your needs.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that build a meaningful life and can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and many addictive behaviors.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist offers empathy and support while clients lead the pace and focus, which can be helpful for building self-esteem and working through trauma or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Antoinette will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines methods when that better serves a client and checks in regularly to adjust the plan.

Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people fit sessions into work or family routines more easily. Ask about practical details when you schedule to ensure the format fits your everyday life.