Emily Goodyear , LPC

Emily Goodyear is a licensed clinical counselor (LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor) who brings a grounded, mindfulness-centered approach to therapeutic work. She has specialized experience addressing trauma and integrates mindfulness and expressive techniques such as art therapy to help people process difficult memories and overwhelming emotions. Over the course of her career she has worked with individuals across a broad range of life stages and backgrounds, supporting people managing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and other challenges.

Her therapeutic style blends directness with compassion, often described as a tough-love approach that keeps a strong emphasis on present-moment awareness. Honesty, respect, and empathy guide the therapeutic relationship, and she aims to help each person recognize their value and live with greater clarity around identity and purpose. Clinically she draws on person-centered principles, psychodynamic ideas, dialectical behavioral techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies to create an individualized plan of care.

Emily adapts methods to fit each person rather than applying a single formula, tailoring interventions to the situation and goals presented. She acknowledges the courage required to begin change and focuses on supporting people through incremental steps toward greater wellbeing and resilience.

Mindfulness and Values-Based Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and patterns that get in the way of meaningful life choices.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's own experience and fosters a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist reflects and helps the person explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, strengthening insight, and improving relationship dynamics.

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on cultivating present-moment awareness and practical strategies for managing stress, emotional reactivity, and rumination. Techniques can reduce overwhelm and support more grounded decision-making in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emily works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques and adjusts pace based on what proves most helpful in sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - people can meet by video call, by phone, or engage through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while supporting consistent progress over time.