Sara Hoesly , LMHC, LPC

Sara Hoesly is a licensed counselor with 17 years of clinical experience supporting children and adults across a range of behavioral health settings. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Albany and both an M.A. and an M.Ed. in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. Her training and career have included roles in outpatient mental health and addiction treatment centers, as a contractor for the Department of Children and Families, and in day treatment programs, with experience in both group and individual counseling.

Sara is licensed as an LMHC and an LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - with authorization to practice in Massachusetts and Virginia. Her practice addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes an adaptable, evidence-informed approach that adjusts to each person’s needs rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Sara centers collaboration between therapist and client when identifying goals and planning interventions, giving priority to the client’s voice in decisions about action, change, and supports. Her work integrates experience across settings and populations to tailor care to individual circumstances and treatment goals.