Virginia Goodremote , LMHC

Virginia Goodremote is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who also holds a certification in trauma counseling in New York State. The LMHC credential indicates formal training and licensure to provide professional mental health counseling, and the trauma certification reflects additional focus on supporting people who have experienced traumatic events. She brings over 20 years of experience offering individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults.

Throughout her career she has assisted people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, family conflict, loss and grief, and both physical and emotional abuse. Her work emphasizes recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and drawing on existing strengths to address painful or overwhelming experiences.

Virginia approaches therapy as a collaborative process that begins when someone decides to pursue a more fulfilling life. She focuses on supporting and empowering clients as they take the steps toward change, offering practical strategies and steady encouragement while honoring each person’s resilience and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are, using empathy and active listening to help people explore their values, goals, and personal strengths. This approach can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. By learning practical skills and experimenting with new responses, clients can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and building skills to manage strong emotions and triggers. It supports recovery from abuse and other traumatic events by helping clients make sense of their experiences and regain a sense of control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Virginia Goodremote works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so that the work remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapeutic support from different locations, and choose the format that fits best for each stage of treatment.