Social workers play an essential role in our communities, offering guidance, support, and advocacy to those in need. Whether helping individuals through challenging life situations, providing counseling, or connecting families to critical resources, social workers dedicate themselves to improving lives. Finding a compassionate and skilled professional can make all the difference. If you’re seeking someone who goes above and beyond in their field, see who our readers have voted as the Best Social Worker on Long Island.
2026: Long Islanders Voted Gordon Gooding, LCSW – Best Social Worker!
Gordon Gooding, LCSW
147 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor
(631) 351-2940 – goodingwelllness.com
Gordon Gooding, LCSW is a school social worker, psychotherapist, and leader in the Long Island mental health community with over 30 years of experience supporting children, families, and professionals across the public and private sectors. Throughout his career in public education, Gordon has worked with students and families to address the emotional and social challenges that impact learning, development, and overall well-being. As the Founder and Director of Gooding Wellness Group in Cold Spring Harbor, he leads a team of experienced clinicians dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered mental health care. Gordon specializes in helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges through personalized, evidence-based therapeutic care. His practice emphasizes thoughtfully matching clients with the right therapist through tailored treatment plans that foster healing and long-term growth.
2025: Long Islanders Voted Gordon Gooding, LCSW – Gooding Wellness Group Best Social Worker!
Gordon Gooding, LCSW – Gooding Wellness Group
147 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
(631) 351-2940 – goodingwelllness.com
Gordon Gooding, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for mental health and a commitment to aligning wellness into all aspects of life. With over 30 years of experience as a community school social worker, he has dedicated his career to supporting K-12 students and families, advocating for mental health, education, and the rights of homeless students to ensure equal access to learning opportunities. In addition to his work in the community, Gordon is the Founder and Director of Gooding Wellness Group, a private clinical mental health practice in Cold Spring Harbor dedicated to matching clients with personalized treatment. His practice is composed of exceptionally experienced therapists who specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families across a variety of ages. For Gordon, social work is more than a profession—it’s a lifelong passion and a mission to help others lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
