
Jeff Goad
Jeff Goad, MSW, LISW, CST
I am a trauma therapist and an AASECT-certified sex therapist. I take a sex-positive approach as I help people navigate a wide range of complex issues. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about the things that matter to them. Some issues I commonly work with are healing from trauma, sexual anxiety, sexual shame, stigmatized sexual identities, fetishes and kinks, relationship communication, healing from infidelity, consensual non-monogamy, gender expression and identity, sexual dysfunctions, out-of-control sexual behaviors, body image issues, self-esteem, and coping with uncomfortable emotions. My approach is collaborative, person-centered, practical, research-based, and solution-focused. I am passionate about helping my clients forge an individualized path forward that works best for them. Also, as a cisgender gay man, I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and I work with, support, and affirm all gender and sexual identities and expressions. The hardest part of initiating major life change is often the act of reaching out for help. The fact that you are reading this is already an awesome step! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.
Practicing under the supervision of Melissa Wheeler, LISW-S, I.1200478-SUPV
Specialties
Insurance: Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldTherapy: Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Specialty: DepressionTherapy: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Therapy: Strength-BasedTherapy: Trauma FocusedSpecialty: AnxietySpecialty: LGBTQIA+Specialty: Intimacy IssuesSpecialty: Men’s IssuesSpecialty: Relationship IssuesSpecialty: Self EsteemSpecialty: StressSpecialty: Trauma/PTSDSpecialty: Sex TherapyTherapy: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Therapy: Couples CounselingTherapy: Emotionally FocusedTherapy: Gottman MethodTherapy: ImagoTherapy: Internal Family Systems (IFS)Therapy: Mindfulness Based (MBCT)Therapy: Person CenteredTherapy: Sex TherapyTherapy: SomaticSpecialty: Anger ManagementSpecialty: Body ImageSpecialty: GriefSpecialty: Open Relationships/Non-MonogamySpecialty: Sex Positive/Kink AlliedSpecialty: Sexual AbuseSpecialty: Sexual AddictionInsurance: AetnaInsurance: CareSource MarketplaceInsurance: CareSource MedicaidInsurance: Aetna Better HealthInsurance: CignaInsurance: Cleveland Clinic EHPInsurance: Medical MutualInsurance: United Optum/Oscar/UMRInsurance: United MedicaidInsurance: Private PaySpecialty: Infidelity
Gender & Sexuality
Self-Esteem
Anxiety
Client Focus
Adolescents
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Modalities
Individuals
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareSource Marketplace
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Cleveland Clinic EHP
Medical Mutual
United/Optum/UMR/Oscar
United Medicaid
Self-Pay