Sarah Moyer, LPC (she/her)
Current Openings
Individual Therapist +
Certified Parent-Child Care Provider
Children|Parents|Adolescents
THE WORK I DO
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Becoming a parent changes everything. Along with the joy and love comes a new set of challenges: adjusting to a new identity, navigating different parenting styles, balancing work and family life, and trying to meet everyone else’s needs while not losing sight of your own.
I work with mothers and fathers who want to feel more confident in their parenting, better understand their child’s needs, and create calmer, more connected relationships at home.
My work with parents looks at the whole family system. Together, we explore the parent-child relationship, your relationship as partners, and the ways parenting stress can impact every member of the family. When one part of the family is struggling, everyone feels it. Likewise, when parents feel more supported, informed, and confident, meaningful changes often ripple throughout the entire family.
Drawing from more than a decade of experience working with children, teens, and families, I help parents understand what may be driving their child’s behavior, recognize the developmental and emotional needs underneath it, and learn practical, evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday life. My goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and better equipped to navigate the challenges of parenting.
Common areas of support include:
Parenting children with ADHD or executive functioning differences
Childhood anxiety/worries and big emotions
Challenging behaviors and family conflict
Parenting through life transitions and family changes
Strengthening communication and connection
Building confidence in your parenting approach
Navigating differences in parenting styles
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Rather than meeting with your child alone, I believe lasting change happens when parents are involved in the therapeutic process. In most cases, therapy includes both you and your child working together. Parent-child sessions provide opportunities to strengthen your relationship, better understand your child’s needs, and practice new skills together with coaching and support.
As children grow, the role parents play in therapy naturally evolves. While older children and teens often benefit from more individual time, parents continue to play an important role. I partner with families to strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and support greater independence while maintaining strong, healthy relationships.
Young Children (Ages 3–7)
Young children communicate through their behavior, emotions, and play. When worries, big feelings, or challenging behaviors become part of everyday life, it’s common for parents to wonder, “What do I do”; “How can I help my child”
For young children, I use the evidence-informed Parent-Child CARE (PC-CARE) approach, which combines live coaching, play, and practical parenting strategies to strengthen connection and support emotional and behavioral growth.
Together, we’ll focus on:
Strengthening the parent-child relationship
Understanding behavior as communication
Supporting emotional regulation
Increasing positive interactions
Building practical parenting skills
Older Children & Teens (Ages 8–18)
As children become more independent, therapy evolves too. Depending on your family’s needs, sessions may include your child individually, parent-only meetings, or parent-child sessions to practice communication and problem-solving together. I frequently work with families who are navigating:
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
School stress and motivation
Anxiety and emotional regulation
Parent-child conflict
Strengthening communication and trust
Navigating middle school and teen transitions
My goal is to help families understand one another, communicate more effectively, and develop practical tools that strengthen relationships long after therapy ends.
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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual; and if you’ve searched for answers online, you know there is no shortage of advice. With so much information available, it can be difficult to know what’s helpful, what’s evidence-based, and what will actually work for your child and family.
To provide parents with additional support beyond individual therapy, I offer educational workshops and small parent groups throughout the year. These groups are designed to provide practical tools, reliable information, and a space to learn alongside other parents who are navigating similar challenges.
Ongoing Parent Support:
The Younger YearsFor current and former clients
This monthly group is designed for families I’ve worked with previously who want continued support after therapy. It’s an opportunity to refresh skills, ask questions, troubleshoot new challenges, and stay connected as your child grows.
Meets: Once per month
Fall & Winter Parent Workshops
Educational workshops are offered monthly, with each session focusing on a different parenting topic.
Upcoming topics may include:
My Child Has ADHD…Now What: Understanding ADHD, executive functioning, and practical strategies to support your child at home and school.
Supporting Your Child at School: Building executive functioning skills, working with teachers, reducing homework struggles, and helping your child succeed.
Screens & Technology: Creating healthy boundaries, managing screen time, and navigating today’s digital world.
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The teen years bring tremendous growth and change. As adolescents become more independent, they’re also navigating changing friendships, increasing school demands, identity development, family dynamics, and greater responsibilities. While these changes are a normal part of growing up, they can also feel overwhelming.
I work with teens to better understand themselves, build confidence, manage emotions, develop practical coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. My goal is to help teens recognize their strengths, feel more confident in who they are, and develop tools they can use long after therapy ends.
When appropriate, I also partner with parents to strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and support positive changes at home.
Common areas I support include:
Anxiety and stress
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Self-confidence and self-esteem
Emotion regulation and coping skills
Friendships, relationships, and communication
School pressures and academic challenges
Family changes and life transitions
A Passion for
Growth & Connection
Hi, I’m Sarah Moyer, a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified Parent–Child CARE (PC-CARE) provider. I support children, teens, and parents as they navigate challenges, build confidence, and strengthen connection within themselves and their relationships. I believe that understanding comes before change. Whether it is a child’s behavior, a teen’s emotions, or a family feeling stuck, taking time to understand what is happening beneath the surface creates space for meaningful growth. My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, understood, and encouraged while developing skills that help them navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.
Background & Experience
My work with children, teens, and families has always been guided by one simple goal: helping people feel seen, understood, supported, and more confident in themselves. Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years working in schools as a school counselor and coaching high school athletics. Those experiences gave me a front-row seat to the joys and challenges of childhood and adolescence; from navigating friendships and academic pressures to growing independence and discovering who you are. I loved being a steady source of support, helping students recognize their strengths and believe in themselves, even during difficult seasons.
Those experiences continue to shape the way I approach therapy today. Coaching reinforced something I still believe: meaningful growth doesn’t happen through criticism or pressure. It happens through connection, encouragement, practice, and support. Whether someone is learning to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, build executive functioning skills, or develop healthier ways of thinking, lasting growth takes time. We learn best when we feel safe, supported, and encouraged.
Today, I bring that same perspective into my work with children, teens, and families; helping people better understand themselves and one another, build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and feel more confident navigating life’s inevitable challenges.
I have specialized training and experience supporting children and families navigating:
Anxiety and worries
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Emotional regulation
Parenting challenges
Parent-child relationships
School and social challenges
Life transitions
While my approach looks different depending on whether I’m working with a young child, teenager, or parent, it is always rooted in the same belief: meaningful growth begins with understanding, connection, and a supportive relationship.
Outside the Counseling Room
Outside of work, I’m usually spending time with my family. I’m married and a mom of three, and like many families, we’re navigating busy seasons, changes, and the everyday rhythms of life together. I value time with family and friends, being part of a community, staying active, spending time outdoors, a good cup of coffee, reading, listening to podcasts, and always learning along the way.
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I am currently in the process of becoming in-network with Aetna, Regence BCBS or Oregon, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Optum, and Moda.
If I am not in-network with your specific plan, you are welcome to pay privately, and I can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement through out-of-network benefits.
If you have questions about services, availability, or whether my approach may be a good fit for your family, please feel free to reach out.
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