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Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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Peace of Mind Mental Health Group

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

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Lancaster, PA 17603
Let's Connect (717) 388-8879
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Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is a Lancaster-based outpatient practice providing therapy for adolescents and adults, focused on increasing access to ethical, inclusive, evidence-based mental healthcare. We offer LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming care, including support from a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. We accept insurance and offer sliding scale options, with services available in person and via telehealth across Pennsylvania. Psychiatry services, including medication management, begin summer 2026.
We offer: • Anxiety & stress support • Trauma-informed therapy • LGBTQIA+ affirming care • Neurodiversity & autism support • Grief counseling • Life & relationship transitions • Emotional regulation & coping skills • Executive functioning support • Therapy for adolescents & adults • In-person Lancaster & telehealth across PA • Psychiatry coming Summer 2026!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, hurting, or simply ready for something to change, you’re not alone. We specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma recovery, grief support, and therapy for teens, young adults, and adults. When you feel ready, we’re here to listen and support you as you take the next step toward healing.
Call or Peace of Mind Mental Health Group now for a free 15 minute consultation - (717) 388-8879

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lancaster, PA 17603

(717) 388-8879
Website
Day, evening, and weekend appointments available starting January 2026. In-person and telehealth available. Book your free consult today!
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (717) 388-8879
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lancaster, PA 17603

(717) 388-8879
Website
Day, evening, and weekend appointments available starting January 2026. In-person and telehealth available. Book your free consult today!
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Highmark
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Quest Behavioral Health
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We accept Aetna, Highmark, Quest, and self-pay. Contact us to review your options and determine what works best for you. Sliding scale options available to those who qualify.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879
"
We accept Aetna, Highmark, Quest, and self-pay. Contact us to review your options and determine what works best for you. Sliding scale options available to those who qualify.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Sara Gowin

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW026691 Sara Gowin
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: LCSW PA
  • Certificate from Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
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Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is staffed by licensed clinicians (LCSW, LSW) providing evidence-based, affirming care for adolescents and adults. Our therapists specialize in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and identity-affirming treatment.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879
"
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is staffed by licensed clinicians (LCSW, LSW) providing evidence-based, affirming care for adolescents and adults. Our therapists specialize in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and identity-affirming treatment.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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We specialize in LGBTQIA care, transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, grief, and therapy for teens, young adults, and adults. When you feel ready, we're here to listen. During our initial sessions, we'll take time to truly understand the challenges you're navigating and collaborate to build a thoughtful, personalized plan to help you reclaim balance and well-being.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879
"
We specialize in LGBTQIA care, transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, grief, and therapy for teens, young adults, and adults. When you feel ready, we're here to listen. During our initial sessions, we'll take time to truly understand the challenges you're navigating and collaborate to build a thoughtful, personalized plan to help you reclaim balance and well-being.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879

Endorsement

Connor Swan
Connor Swan
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSWCASDCS
Sara Gowin is a hard-working and compassionate mental health practice owner and Registered Nurse. Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is a true commitment to providing top-quality therapy to queer and trans residents of Pennsylvania.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and strengths-based care are used. In your first session, we'll explore what brings you in and identify goals together. Treatment focuses on building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and creating practical strategies so you feel supported, understood, and empowered in daily life.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879
"
Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and strengths-based care are used. In your first session, we'll explore what brings you in and identify goals together. Treatment focuses on building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and creating practical strategies so you feel supported, understood, and empowered in daily life.
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 388-8879

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Lancaster, PA 17603

(717) 388-8879
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Day, evening, and weekend appointments available starting January 2026. In-person and telehealth available. Book your free consult today!
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call for a free consultation now - (717) 388-8879
"
Day, evening, and weekend appointments available starting January 2026. In-person and telehealth available. Book your free consult today!
Photo of Sara Gowin - Peace of Mind Mental Health Group, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Call for a free consultation now - (717) 388-8879