Therapist profile
Sarah Goyer, LMHC, LPC
LMHC in Connecticut - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Goyer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and problems related to addiction and trauma. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients at this time.
Sarah keeps sessions practical and direct. She listens to what is happening at home and helps identify small, concrete steps to reduce overwhelm. She uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and skills-based therapies to manage panic, mood swings, and strong emotions. Motivational interviewing is used when people are ready to change behaviors linked to substance use or patterns that cause repeated conflict.
Her background includes a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health from Hofstra and experience in outpatient settings. Over the past decade she has worked with adults across individual and group formats, and with people who have lived through sexual assault, abandonment, or long-term family problems.
In sessions she emphasizes understanding how past events shaped current reactions. That often begins with education about common responses to trauma and stress, then moves to practicing new ways of coping. She helps people rebuild self-esteem and shift away from feeling stuck in a victim role.
Therapy with her focuses on clear goals, skill practice, and real-life changes you can try between sessions. To start, she asks practical questions about what home life looks like now and what would make daily life easier.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and what they do
Sarah commonly draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and supports you in naming what matters most. It helps when you need a straightforward way to sort through family roles, parenting stress, or relationship patterns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, and for breaking cycles of avoidance or anger. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) supplies clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication when conflicts at home escalate.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match methods to the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The practical benefits of online sessions should fit into everyday life. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting duties, or medical appointments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time so practicing skills between sessions feels more manageable.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, addictions, trauma and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, focusing on clear goals, skills practice, and education about stress and trauma responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in outpatient clinical settings with adults and groups.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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