Virginia Goodremote , LMHC

Virginia Goodremote is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with a Certification in Trauma Counseling and 23 years of clinical experience. She has provided individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults, helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, family conflict, loss and grief, and experiences of physical and emotional abuse.

Virginia approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own story and bringing attention to the resources clients already possess. Her work emphasizes encouragement and practical support so clients can take the steps they need toward greater fulfillment and well-being. The LMHC credential indicates state licensure to practice mental health counseling, and the trauma counseling certification reflects focused training in responding to trauma-related concerns.

Throughout her career she has partnered with individuals and families to build coping skills, resolve conflicts, and move through difficult transitions. Virginia offers a steady, empowering presence during the therapeutic process and aims to support clients as they explore changes that lead to a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Virginia draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client's goals and perspective guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and building on personal strengths to help with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT combines reflection with concrete strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses.

When trauma is a central concern, Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her approach by addressing the effects of traumatic experiences and helping clients develop coping skills and safety strategies that fit their pace and readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Virginia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect with licensed professionals from different settings. These options can increase access to regular support while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.