Virginia Goodremote, LMHC

Virginia Goodremote is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 23 years of experience in individual and family counseling. She also holds a certification in trauma counseling in New York State, and over her career she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults to address concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, family conflict, loss and grief, and physical and emotional abuse.

Virginia practices from a strengths-based perspective, honoring the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can support healing and growth. She values the courage it takes to seek change and focuses on empowering clients through practical skills, steady support, and respectful collaboration. Her approach aims to help people make meaningful progress toward a more fulfilling and balanced life while navigating the challenges that brought them to therapy.

Approaches for effective remote care and healing

Virginia Goodremote draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative environment where the client’s perspective and goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, validation, and building on a person’s strengths to address issues like relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT provides structured techniques that can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills. Trauma-focused therapy is another key element of her practice, offering targeted strategies to process traumatic experiences and reduce their impact on daily functioning and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Virginia will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors her recommendations based on the client’s history and what they hope to achieve, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue consistent work with a licensed professional without requiring in-person visits.