Sara Hoesly , LMHC, LPC

Sara Hoesly is a licensed mental health professional with a background in psychology and counseling. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Albany and both an M.A. and an M.Ed in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University, and holds credentials as an LMHC and an LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. She brings a breadth of experience across outpatient mental health and addiction treatment centers, day treatment programs, and work contracted for the Department of Children and Families.

Sara has provided both group and individual counseling to children and adults, addressing concerns that include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her practice emphasizes adaptability and collaboration, tailoring interventions to each person rather than relying on a single method. She prioritizes the client’s voice when planning goals, actions, and changes, and works with clients to identify practical steps that fit their needs and circumstances.

Sara aims to create a supportive therapeutic process that balances professional guidance with the client’s perspective, helping people move toward clearer coping strategies and improved daily functioning.

Flexible, evidence-informed approaches for online care

Sara draws on evidence-based, skills-focused strategies that help clients manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and addictive behaviors by teaching practical tools for coping and problem solving. She also employs relational and family-centered interventions that address communication, parenting challenges, and relationship dynamics to support healthier interactions and mutual understanding. In work related to trauma and grief she offers trauma-informed support that prioritizes pacing, stabilization, and helping people regain a sense of safety and regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that feel like the best fit, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve. This collaborative stance ensures treatment remains responsive and person-centered.

Online therapy with Sara is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows scheduling flexibility and access from home or work. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting sessions into busy lives, and enable ongoing connection to a licensed professional even when in-person meetings are not practical.