Laurie Goldey, LMFT

Therapist · Author · Retreat Leader · Podcast Host

Welcome Home

Within every woman lives a Buddha who knows, a Jester who plays, and a Queen who leads. Three archetypes, one powerful path, and yes, that's the BJQ. This is where she remembers all three and gets the support, tools and community to live it out loud!

Live Mindfully.
Laugh Often.
Honor What Matters.

I help women peel back the layers, reveal their truest self, and find the wisdom, laughter, and courage to live that truth out loud.

Laurie Goldey — therapist, author, and retreat leader

About Laurie

A trusted guide for life's most meaningful moments

With warmth, wisdom, and a girlfriend's honesty, Laurie Goldey has spent decades helping women navigate the beautiful complexity of being human. As a therapist, author, retreat leader, and podcast host, she meets you exactly where you are.

Her approach is grounded in mindfulness, rooted in compassion, and ALWAYS infused with joy.

Laurie Goldey, LMFT — therapist and mindfulness guide

Ways to Work Together

Begin the Journey

Individual Therapy

A safe, compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow.

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The BJQ Method™

Grow alongside a circle of women committed to living with greater mindfulness, joy, and intention as you practice the wisdom of the Buddha, the playfulness of the Jester, and the sovereignty of the Queen.

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BJQ Retreats

Intimate, immersive experiences designed for women ready to return to themselves.

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The Podcast

Real conversations about mindful living, joy, and everything in between.

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The Book

Sitting Pretty: A Girlfriend's Guide to a Mindful (and Joyful) Life.

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Sitting Pretty book

The Book

Sitting Pretty

A girlfriend's guide to a mindful (and joyful) life

Written with the warmth of a best friend and the wisdom of a seasoned therapist, Sitting Pretty is the guide you didn't know you needed. Practical, honest, and deeply human, it's a book you'll return to again and again.

Ready to begin?

Whether you're looking for therapy, a transformative retreat, or simply a good book — there's a place for you here.