Sarah Goyer, LMHC, LPC

Sarah Goyer is a licensed mental health counselor who brings a decade of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient settings. She holds a master’s degree from Hofstra University in Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health and carries the credentials LMHC and LPC - titles that indicate professional licensure to assess and treat emotional and behavioral concerns. Sarah integrates a range of evidence-informed methods into individual, group, and family therapy, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, person-centered approaches, and family systems work.

Her style centers on meeting people where they are and collaborating to set realistic goals that improve daily functioning. Sarah emphasizes education about how past experiences and survival responses shape current patterns, with the aim of strengthening self-esteem and shifting away from a victim mindset toward a sense of agency. She works with a broad spectrum of concerns - from anxiety, depression, and trauma to addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting issues, and mood disorders.

Sarah invites those seeking change to view therapy as a partnership focused on developing the strengths and skills needed to move toward greater stability, health, and resilience.

Approaches Tailored for Online Care

Sarah uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth; this approach helps when people need validation, clearer self-understanding, or a collaborative environment for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works together with each person to choose and adapt methods based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences so treatment feels relevant and doable. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions whether the focus is coping skills, trauma recovery, addiction support, or relationship work.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit appointments into busy schedules and to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and to use therapy in ways that match a client’s routine and needs.