About Cory Gouldman

I’m Cory Gouldman, MS, MDiv, LPC. Yeah, way too many letters.

I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University and a Master of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary many moons ago.

I provide counseling near Waco, TX for individuals and families, with experience across a wide range of ages and life situations. I’ve spent significant time working with children and adolescents, and I’m certified in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia). I also really like ice cream. There’s no certification for that, unfortunately.

That’s the boring credential stuff. If you’re still reading and want a bit more insight into who Cory Gouldman, Licensed Professional Counselor in the Waco area, actually is, hang tight. It doesn’t get much more exciting, but it’s less dry than the resume part.

Years ago, during a job interview, someone asked the classic question:

“In one word, how would you describe yourself?”

Really? One word to capture the essence of who I am? It felt ridiculous, but I played along. I reached deep and answered:

“Goofy.”

The interviewer was clearly caught off guard. Goofy isn’t a word most people expect from a counselor. And maybe you’re wondering now if I’m the right fit for you.

But maybe, just maybe, a little goofy is exactly what we all need when life feels heavy. When the fire fades and the embers grow cold, we’re not usually thinking, “You know what I need right now? A goofy guy.” But maybe that’s the kind of shift that helps.

In surfing or snowboarding, a goofy stance means leading with your right foot instead of your left. It’s not wrong. It’s just different. And different might be exactly what helps you get unstuck.

Someone who sees things from another angle. Someone who listens well, asks tough questions, and stays with you while you figure things out. Someone who can help sift through the ashes and gently blow on the coals.

Being goofy doesn’t mean your story isn’t taken seriously. It means believing that you’re more than your worst day. That your experiences matter. That therapy near Waco can help you reconnect with your strength and perspective.

Maybe now is the time to see things a little differently. Maybe it’s okay to be a little goofy.

If you’re open to it, I’m here to help through counseling in Waco and the surrounding Central Texas area.

That’s who I am.

In more than one word.