Sarah Goyer , LMHC, LPC

Sarah Goyer is a licensed mental health professional with a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient clinical settings. She holds a master’s degree from Hofstra University in Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health and maintains credentials as an LMHC and LPC - licenses that authorize practice as a professional counselor. Her clinical work spans individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy, and she integrates a range of evidence-informed approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and family systems work.

Sarah meets each person where they are, collaborating to set realistic goals that support improved functioning and day-to-day stability. She places emphasis on client education so people can understand the strengths that have sustained them and shift away from a victim mentality toward greater self-efficacy and self-esteem. Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief and parenting challenges, bipolar and mood disorders, and issues related to identity and self-worth.

Sarah aims to guide individuals through change toward a stronger, healthier, and more stable version of themselves, working with practical tools and tailored treatment plans responsive to each person’s needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy and Growth

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens closely and validates each person’s experience. It helps individuals build self-awareness, trust in their own choices, and confidence to pursue meaningful goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges because it offers clear tools and homework to support progress between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotional reactions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from wherever a client is located within approved regions, while still working with licensed professionals trained in these therapeutic approaches.