Sarah Goyer, LMHC, LPC

Sarah Goyer is a licensed mental health counselor with a decade of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, and issues around self-esteem and identity. Sarah keeps language direct and clear so worried parents can quickly grasp what to expect.

She combines practical tools with a supportive, person-centered stance. Sessions focus on skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of her main approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

Her background includes a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health from Hofstra University and ten years in outpatient settings. She has provided individual and group care in settings that addressed mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and related problems. Credentials listed are LMHC and LPC, with licensure in New York and Connecticut.

In early sessions she listens to what feels most urgent and builds simple, achievable goals. She offers education about patterns that can keep someone feeling stuck, and practical steps to shift those patterns. Sarah aims to help people move from feeling overwhelmed toward greater stability and resilience.

She works in English and provides online options such as video, phone, live chat, and messaging to fit different routines. Start-up involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Approaches that translate well to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and mood regulation by teaching concrete skills and homework exercises.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building rapport. The therapist offers empathy and support while people set their own goals, which can help with self-esteem, identity, and motivation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills. It can be helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and self-harm urges by teaching step-by-step coping techniques.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss symptoms, goals, and preferences to decide which methods to use, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for skills practice, phone can be quicker and use less bandwidth, chat is useful for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines.