Sage Goodwin, LMFT

I wanted to be a therapist even when I was young, and I cannot remember considering any other career path. My work is a huge part of my identity; it has become a way of life rather than a job.

My training and practice have given me the unique opportunity to work with a broad range of people with different goals and needs. I always feel honored and privileged to be allowed into my clients' depths with their trust. I believe that learning to be a therapist is a never-ending process, and that if I am asking my clients to be curious, I need to practice that in my own life. I have extensive training in many areas and bring them all into my work, tailoring the experience to each individual and couple. I will continue to acquire more tools, refine those I have, and keep digging deeper in my practice to meet people where they are, to hear what they want, and to challenge them to move toward more fulfillment. I want everyone to feel I am walking alongside them, working toward healing and beyond.

I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an empirically validated model of couples therapy, and I am one of two certified EFT therapists in Rhode Island. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), hold a trauma certification from Simmons College, and am trained in play therapy (child-centered and filial therapy) as well as drama therapy, which was the focus of my master's degree.

I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and my Master's in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. I am licensed as a marriage and family therapist, meaning my education has a focus on this specialty.

Please contact me with any questions about my training. I am happy to speak in more detail about each of them.