Dr. Sally Goh, LPC

Dr. Sally Goh is a relationship-driven counselor and counselor educator who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - and has practiced in community, addiction, and private practice settings, supporting people facing anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, grief, substance use concerns, and challenges with relationships and family dynamics.

Her approach emphasizes person-centered collaboration and evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients make practical changes. Clients work step-by-step to process painful experiences, build assertiveness, set healthier boundaries, and reduce shame and guilt that may come from difficult family or cultural expectations. She also integrates attachment-focused insights when addressing issues related to abandonment, belonging, and family of origin patterns.

Dr. Goh has experience mentoring and training other mental health counselors and draws on that educator role to bring clarity and structure to therapy. She supports clients in reclaiming purpose and confidence after feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or immobilized by emotional pain, and she helps translate intrinsic strengths into actionable skills for coping and growth.

Licensed to practice in Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia, Dr. Goh works with local and international clients and offers flexible options for care, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Sally Goh

Dr. Sally Goh uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and commit to meaningful action - an approach that can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships and early bonding experiences, supporting work on abandonment, family dynamics, and communication problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Dr. Goh collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match a client’s unique situation, and Dr. Goh frames this as a team effort between therapist and client.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to maintain continuity of care while tailoring communication styles to what feels most effective for them.