Meet Shara Goudreau, Ph.D., LMHC-QS

Trauma, Anxiety, Self-Esteem & Certified EMDR Therapist for Women in Florida

You can feel more confident, calm, and connected to yourself and your relationships.

You are tired of carrying a heavy load and pretending that you’ve got it all figured out. While you have always been a support for others, behind that smile you are tired of feeling anxious, unseen, and disconnected from yourself and your relationships. You recognize it’s time to take care of you and you are ready to feel more confident, calm, and connected to yourself and your relationships.

I work with women with a history of trauma who are struggling with anxiety and self-esteem to stop feeling empty and self-critical and to feel more confident, calm, and connected with themselves and their relationships.

I believe that safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the work and outcomes of therapy. My primary focus in the beginning stages of therapy is to create a warm and secure space that allows us to build that trust and safety.

To help build this trust, I lift the therapist curtain and show up authentically and as a person. I work hard to build a connection person-to-person, to fully hear and to see you. My goal is to understand your lived experiences from your lens. I will always meet you where you are with kindness, compassion, and respect.

Secondly, I believe that you have the innate ability to work towards your greatest potential. My role as a counselor is to help you find solutions that align with your dreams and to build trust and confidence in yourself.

How I Work

I believe that therapy shouldn’t be a mystery. The more informed and involved you are in the process, the more you will get out of the experience. Using my extensive training and education, I will provide you with knowledge, offer my professional recommendations and opinions, and then empower and support you to make decisions that align with your goals and treatment in therapy.

This is your space to finally let down the armor and allow yourself to be truly seen.

The coping skills that once served you aren’t working as well as they used to. I believe you are doing the best you can, but you feel stuck and you aren’t sure how to move forward.

Let me help. My extensive education and training have provided me with effective tools such as EMDR and Ego States therapy, to help you overcome the challenges you are facing with trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem.

You deserve to feel heard and to seek treatment from a counselor with the expertise to support you in your healing journey.

Client’s describe me as safe, validating, and supportive. I work hard to build and maintain a strong working alliance where clients are encouraged to be fully seen, respected, and valued.

Specializing In…

Therapy for Trauma

Trauma

Healing from trauma may feel overwhelming. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space that empowers you to be in control of your healing journey and reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm.

Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel like it takes over. It can take you away from the present moment, relationships, and feeling connected. I can help you tame your anxiety symptoms so you can live a more present and calm life.

Therapy for Self-Esteem

Self-Esteem

Self-doubt and criticism can leave you feeling unsure and disconnected from yourself. I can help you identify and heal that inner critic so that you can gain a greater sense of confidence and trust with your authentic self.

Shara Goudreau, Ph.D.

LMHC-QS, NCC, CCMHC

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in Leadership, University of the Cumberlands (2019)

M.S. Applied Psychology and Counseling, Lynn University (2012)

B.A. Journalism, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2002)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)

Florida Counseling Association (FCA)

Public Awareness Committee Chair 2021-2022,

Technology Committee Chair 2022-present

Florida Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES)

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) 2019

PUBLICATIONS

Goudreau, S.B. (2013). Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Systems Theory. In D. Ainbinder & S. Unger (Eds.), Dialogues of self and society level 100 (1st ed). Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University.

Goudreau, S.B. (2016). Transitioning from high school to college: An interactive workbook to enhance students’ executive function skills. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University.

Goudreau, S.B., & Knight, M. (2015). Executive function coaching: Assisting with transitioning from secondary to postsecondary education. Journal of Attention Disorders, 4, 379-387. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054715583355

Goudreau, S.B., & Knight, M. (2016). Executive function coaching as a tool for transition to college for students with executive function deficits. ADHD Report, 24(5), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1521/adhd.2016.24.5.1

Goudreau, S.B., & Knight, M. (2016). Executive function coaching as a tool for transition to college for students with executive function deficits. ADHD Report. [One time reprint granted to The Community School Monthly Newsletter (December, 2016)].

Harrison, M., Lofties, E. & Goudreau, S. (2020). Counseling for diverse and vulnerable populations. In Todd, S., Mikolon, T. & Perez, D. (Eds.), Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century. Cognella Publishing.

Marold, E. & Goudreau, S.B. (2013). The sociological perspective. In D. Ainbinder & S. Unger (eds.), Dialogues of self and society level 100 (1st ed.). Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University.

Unger, S., Simpson, C., & Goudreau, S. (2014) iPad Mini Revolution at Lynn University: A faculty perspective. Long Island Education Review. 13:1.

EDITORIAL

Assistant Managing Editor, Journal of Individual Psychology

Assist the managing editor with the design, plan, and implementation of editing projects for the quarterly publication.

PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

Goudreau, S.B. (2021). Supervision Training and Supervisor Self-Efficacy: A Correlational Study of Self-Efficacy Predictors. Dissertation selected for presentation at the first annual Research Symposium at The University of the Cumberlands.

Ingegno, M., Ainbinder, D., Riedel, R., Cooper, M., Goudreau, S., Stern, D. (2012). An evaluation of the impact of the N.O.P.E. (Narcotics Overdose Prevention Education) presentations. Presentation given at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) 58th Annual Conference.

Simpson, C., Unger, S. Goudreau S. & Allen, D. (2015). Maximizing benefits of hybrid courses. Presentation given at the International Organization of Social Sciences.

Simpson, C., Goudreau, S., Allen, D., & Unger, S. (2014) Communication trends: Communication in hybrid courses. Presentation given at the Florida Communication Association 85th Annual Convention

Simpson, C. Goudreau, S., & Unger, S. (2013). Integrating iPads in the classroom. Presentation given at the Florida Communication Association 84th Annual Convention

Unger, S., Goudreau, S, Lecher, A., & Simpson, C. (2018). Engaging, personalized, and virtual: How students thrive in blended courses. Presentation given at the Palm Beach Schools Technology Conference.

It’s time to take care of you.

Core Values

Did you know that most therapy outcomes are tied to the therapeutic relationship between the client and the counselor? It makes sense- if you don’t feel comfortable with your therapist then it will be challenging to build that trust and feel safe to do the hard work. Safety and security are paramount in the working alliance and it takes time to build that trust. These guiding principles inform my practice and work with clients.

Safety

Creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space that encourages personal growth.

Trust

Modeling healthy boundaries, consistency, and authenticity to build trust.

Transparency

Remaining honest and open in the work we do together.

Collaboration

Working together to find the solutions that work best for you.

Respect

Believing, seeing, and treating you as a person of dignity.

Empowerment

Encouraging and supporting you through your healing journey.

Methods / How I Work

EMDR

I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you heal from distressing memories and events thus allowing you to live more fully in the present.

Ego States

I incorporate Ego State Therapy throughout the course of treatment to help you better understand your personality, feel more empowered to manage your emotions, and develop healthy self-esteem.

CBT & Mindfulness

I integrate various CBT models such as ACT and DBT to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I weave in the practice of mindfulness to help you feel grounded and effective putting the coping and interpersonal skills learned in therapy outside of sessions.

When we are truly seen and valued for who we are there are no limits to what we can achieve.

I believe that you are the expert on your life and I am here as a support and facilitator. I believe it’s important to empower you to make decisions about your life and your treatment in therapy. As your counselor, I will encourage and support you to explore the resources, answers, and strengths within to develop the goals and solutions that work best for you.

I believe that you have the innate ability to work towards your greatest potential. My role as a counselor is to help you find solutions that align with your dreams and to build trust and confidence in yourself. Reach out today, your infinite potential awaits.