Gordon Gooding, LCSW is a psychotherapist and recognized leader in the Long Island mental health community with more than 30 years of experience supporting children, individuals, families, and professionals across both the public and private sectors.

Gordon is the Founder and Director of Gooding Wellness Group in Cold Spring Harbor, where he leads a team of experienced clinicians dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care. He is an EMDR-trained trauma therapist with a strong focus on helping adults navigate and heal from complex trauma, attachment wounds, and life-altering experiences. Drawing on evidence-based approaches, his work centers on helping clients better understand how past experiences shape present patterns, while building resilience, restoring a sense of safety, and creating meaningful, lasting change in their lives and relationships.

In addition to his clinical work, Gordon mentors emerging clinicians and consults with therapists across Long Island to build ethical, trauma-informed private practices. In 2025 and 2026, he was honored as “Best Social Worker” in the Best of Long Island Awards, recognizing his leadership and ongoing commitment to advancing mental health care in the community.