Sara Hoesly , LMHC, LPC

Sara Hoesly welcomes people who are taking the important step of reaching out for help and support. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Albany and completed both an M.A. and an M.Ed in Psychological Counseling at Columbia University. Her credentials include LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), which reflect her formal training and licensure to provide therapeutic care.

Sara has worked across a range of clinical settings, including outpatient mental health and addiction treatment centers, as a contractor for the Department of Children and Families, and in Day Treatment Programs. She brings experience providing both group and individual counseling to children and adults, and has supported clients facing concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.

Her approach to treatment is adaptable and collaborative, shaped by each client’s unique priorities and circumstances. She emphasizes partnership in deciding goals and interventions, believing that therapy is not one size fits all and that the client’s voice guides decisions about action and change. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to explore growth and healing.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Sara Hoesly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each person’s needs. One common focus is skills-based work that teaches practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, addictive behaviors, mood fluctuations, and anger. These interventions aim to build coping tools clients can use in daily life. Another emphasis is collaborative exploration of life patterns and relationships, helping clients process grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, and family dynamics while identifying goals for change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sara works together with clients to determine which techniques fit best. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which the client’s priorities, preferences, and goals guide treatment decisions so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Sara can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing life responsibilities.