- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Sarah
Sarah Goyer is an LMHC and an LPC based in Connecticut with ten years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Sarah earned a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health from Hofstra University. She has provided outpatient care across individual, group, and family settings. Her background includes work with people across different ages in clinic environments using evidence-based methods.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical steps. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and priority-set with the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with managing intense emotions and building coping strategies.
Sarah also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people want help with change, and mindfulness techniques to slow down overwhelming moments. She shares educational tools so people can understand patterns that keep them stuck and begin to shift those patterns.
Her style aims for straightforward collaboration. She works with clients to set realistic short-term goals, track progress, and adjust approaches when needed. People looking for help navigating early-adult pressures such as leaving home, first jobs, or shifting relationships may find this practical focus useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person identify what matters most. It helps people clarify goals and build a working plan for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves noticing thoughts and behaviors, testing new ways of acting, and using practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques so sessions stay useful and relevant to what the client needs now.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or travel. They allow for shorter check-ins when that helps, or sessions that do not require being on camera if someone prefers less visual focus. Ask about formats when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first session so practical arrangements match your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and related issues including depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that prioritizes listening, teaching skills, and setting short-term goals to improve day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in outpatient clinical settings with individuals across different age groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are costs and starting handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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