About Megan Goldberg
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
AEDP
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Coaching
Gottman Method
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Megan Goldberg
I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in ADHD, anxiety, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, addiction, and couples work. I also teach psychosocial interviewing and communication to medical students at the George Washington School of Medicine, which shapes how I approach clinical work: I'm attentive to what people say, how they say it, and what's often going unsaid.
I have personal lived experience with ADHD, which informs how I think about attention, motivation, executive function, and the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. It also informs how I work with clients who have spent years developing workarounds that mostly work, until they don't.
I practice from a psychodynamic foundation, integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, IFS, AEDP, and harm reduction depending on what a client is bringing and what the work calls for. I'm interested in understanding patterns, not just addressing symptoms.
I'm a pro bono provider through Give an Hour, which supports mental health care access for military veterans and their families and victims of crime.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I'm a licensed clinical social worker working with adults dealing with anxiety, ADHD, addiction, relationship patterns, trauma, life transitions, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. I see clients in person in DC and virtually throughout DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois.
My approach draws on psychodynamic therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, AEDP, and harm reduction. I'm interested in patterns and what drives them, not just what's happening on the surface. That means we'll spend time understanding how you got here, not just managing what's in front of you right now.
A lot of the people I work with have been carrying something for a long time before they decide to do something about it. A relationship dynamic that keeps repeating. A sense that you're capable of more than you're currently able to access. The aftermath of a relationship with someone who made you question your own perception. These aren't small things, and they tend to be connected to each other in ways that aren't always obvious at first.
I have personal lived experience with ADHD, which informs how I think about attention, motivation, executive function, and the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. If you've spent years feeling like you're working harder than everyone else just to keep up, that context shapes how I approach the work.
I work with individuals and couples. For substance use and addiction, I use a harm reduction framework, which means I'm not interested in telling you what you should want. I'm interested in helping you figure out what's actually getting in your way.
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. Book one through my profile if you want to get a sense of whether this is a good fit.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
During the first session, I want to understand what's bringing you in, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping for. Not just symptomatically, but in terms of how you want your life to feel different. I ask a lot of questions early on, and I'm upfront about what I'm noticing.
From there, the work tends to be collaborative and exploratory. I'm not working from a fixed protocol. The modalities I draw on give me a range of ways to approach what you're bringing in, and I'll use what's most useful for where you are. Some sessions are more structured; others follow what you walk in with that day.
I tend to pay attention to patterns across time, not just the presenting issue. That often means looking at relationship history, family dynamics, and the contexts that shaped how you learned to cope. This isn't about assigning blame or excavating the past for its own sake. It's about understanding why something keeps happening so we can actually change it.
For clients with ADHD, I factor in how executive function, emotional regulation, and time perception affect the therapy process itself, not just the content of what we're working on.
For couples, sessions are structured around creating enough safety for both people to be honest. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, which means I'm attentive to communication patterns, attachment needs, and what's underneath conflict.
I see clients weekly, and I'm available between sessions if something urgent comes up.
Megan Goldberg, LICSW, LCSW - C, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1073392338
How soon can I make an appointment with Megan Goldberg?
Generally, Megan Goldberg has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Megan Goldberg's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Megan Goldberg accepting new patients?
Megan Goldberg generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Megan Goldberg's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Megan Goldberg accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Megan Goldberg online?
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What practice does Megan Goldberg work with?
Megan Goldberg works with Megan Goldberg Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Megan Goldberg?
Megan Goldberg frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Megan Goldberg on their profile.
What languages does Megan Goldberg speak?
Megan Goldberg speaks English.