Antoinette Goss, LMHC, LPC

Antoinette Goss is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience. She practices in Virginia and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. Antoinette combines practical skills with real-world perspective to help people move forward.

She draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor sessions to each person. Expect clear, goal-focused conversations that look at thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Antoinette often uses cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and client-centered work to build a stronger sense of agency.

Her practice also addresses intimacy issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar mood management, and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive sexual behaviors. Additional focus areas include HIV/AIDS concerns, infidelity and jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural stressors, postpartum depression, and coping with prejudice or discrimination.

Sessions emphasize finding day-to-day tools and actions that fit the client’s life. Antoinette aims to help people regain balance through focused skills, supported exploration, and practical problem solving. The tone tends to be direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on usable steps rather than abstract theory.

Antoinette accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can start by completing the site's matching questionnaire.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and pick actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and coping with difficult memories by teaching practical ways to stay connected to what matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop different behaviors, which can assist with depression, anxiety, and many stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals and daily life. Sessions can mix techniques so people get tools that actually help them outside of therapy.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online work also allows continuity when life requires geographic flexibility. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to remote sessions so clients practice skills, set goals, and track progress between meetings.