About

My name is Michele Goldman-Ranger, LCSW-C and I am the owner of Healing Starts here. It has been an absolute pleasure and a wonderful privilege to be able to work with couples.

My approach blends empathy, practical tools, and evidence-based techniques to guide couples toward deeper understanding, healthier communication, and renewed intimacy. I use a wide variety of modalities when treating couples which include Gottman, Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Relational therapy.

My goal is to offer couples practical strategies for navigating challenges while fostering trust, respect, and closeness. Together, we’ll build the skills needed not just to repair, but to thrive in your relationship.

I am inspired by the resilience of couples who, even in the midst of conflict or disconnection, show up with courage and openness.

I believe relationships are the foundation of our lives. When partners feel seen, understood, and supported, it creates a ripple effect of healing and connection that extends beyond the relationship itself. I find it deeply meaningful to help couples rediscover hope, rebuild trust, and create the kind of partnership they truly desire.

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*****While I help couples navigate many different relationship challenges, my specialty is helping couples navigate the challenges of infidelity, affairs, and betrayal, guiding them toward healing, rebuilding trust, and strengthening their connection. I help partners process what happened, understand one another more deeply, and take steps toward healing and renewal. I offer a specific framework to help navigate rebuilding trust and healing or navigate separation. Together, we’ll build the skills needed not just to repair, but to thrive.