Carly Golding, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Carly (CJ) Golding

(They/Them/Theirs)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 4 days ago
3 years in practice

Hi, my name is CJ, and I'm here to help. I am passionate about supporting clients, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, through trauma and grief.

Whether you need a safe place to let go of what you're carrying, or just need a little support to better understand yourself, I will go into the dark places with you and help you find hope. My work focuses on self-discovery, self-compassion, and mindfulness. In our sessions, we will explore root causes of the challenges you face. Along the way, I'll support you in building coping strategies that genuinely work for you. My ultimate goal is to gently guide you towards improving your life in ways that feel safe, kind, and sustainable. I'd love to support you individually or as a couple on your journey. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation, and I'll help you determine if I'm the right therapist for you.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanNon-binaryLesbianUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (MDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Altered mental status or delirium
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location

  • Amity Counseling & Consultation

    Office Building

    16815 South Desert Foothills Parkwaysuite 140Phoenix, AZ 85048

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Service animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$60 — $100per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
  • Cigna – Arizona
  • Optum – Arizona
  • United HealthCare – Arizona
  • In-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • This provider is under supervision and practicing under their supervisor’s license.

    Colleen Steppa

    LCSW

    Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

    19514, Arizona

  • LMSW

    Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

    LMSW-23230, Arizona

Certificates

  • Trauma and Bereavement

    Arizona State University

    During my MSW program, I specialized in learning about the impacts of trauma and how to most appropriately support individuals through grief and bereavement.

Education

  • Arizona State University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2025

    I focused on trauma, bereavement, grief, and loss.

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