- End-of-life and hospice support
- Trauma informed care
- Values-based action
About Sara
Sara Irwin, LCPC, LPC, welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps. She writes plainly and listens with care. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at helping people find small, real changes that add up over time.
She has 14 years of experience in clinical and private practice settings. Sara earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Creighton University in 2008. She has worked with people facing substance use concerns, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and stress. Her background also includes work with impulse control and caregiving stress.
Sara blends practical, evidence-informed tools with a human-centered way of relating. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Attachment-based and client-centered elements guide how she builds trust and connection in sessions.
In sessions she aims to listen closely, ask clear questions, and help people practice useful skills between meetings. She describes therapy as problem solving alongside emotional support. Many people come for short-term work on a specific issue or longer-term support through big life changes.
Outside of work she spends time with her family, runs, reads, and enjoys the outdoors. She works from Nebraska and speaks English. International clients are accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
She has 14 years of experience in clinical and private practice settings. Sara earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Creighton University in 2008. She has worked with people facing substance use concerns, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and stress. Her background also includes work with impulse control and caregiving stress.
Sara blends practical, evidence-informed tools with a human-centered way of relating. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Attachment-based and client-centered elements guide how she builds trust and connection in sessions.
In sessions she aims to listen closely, ask clear questions, and help people practice useful skills between meetings. She describes therapy as problem solving alongside emotional support. Many people come for short-term work on a specific issue or longer-term support through big life changes.
Outside of work she spends time with her family, runs, reads, and enjoys the outdoors. She works from Nebraska and speaks English. International clients are accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, California
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online sessions
Sara uses a mix of approaches that aim to make therapy practical and personal. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior and can be helpful for relationship struggles and issues of trust.Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will listen to your needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend practices or a blend of methods. Clients and the therapist make those decisions collaboratively and adjust as progress is made.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the session formats currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people access licensed professionals from different locations. The therapist will discuss what will work best for scheduling, session length, and follow-up tasks during the initial match and first meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sara address?
Sara helps people with stress, anxiety, substance use, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and related issues such as caregiver stress and codependency.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is genuine and understanding with an emphasis on listening and practical problem solving. She combines conversational support with skills practice between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of experience in clinic settings and private practice and completed a master’s degree in Community Counseling in 2008.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is based in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.