- Direct and compassionate
- Skill based support
- Works with trauma
About Sara
Sara Irwin is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life transitions. She works with adults facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and identity questions. Sara brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions and encourages practical steps toward change.
Sara holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Creighton University and has 14 years of clinical experience. She practices as an LCPC and an LPC in Nebraska. Her background includes work in clinic settings and private practice addressing substance use, trauma and abuse, depression, and impulse control concerns.
Her approach blends clear listening with hands-on problem solving. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions. She also uses client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to build a trusting working relationship.
Sara includes methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those tools fit a person's goals. She focuses on helping people set manageable goals and practice new skills one step at a time. Sessions aim to make daily life easier, not just talk about problems.
Outside of work Sara is a parent and enjoys running, reading, and being outdoors. She accepts international clients and offers guidance for people wanting to get unstuck and move forward.
Sara holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Creighton University and has 14 years of clinical experience. She practices as an LCPC and an LPC in Nebraska. Her background includes work in clinic settings and private practice addressing substance use, trauma and abuse, depression, and impulse control concerns.
Her approach blends clear listening with hands-on problem solving. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions. She also uses client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to build a trusting working relationship.
Sara includes methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those tools fit a person's goals. She focuses on helping people set manageable goals and practice new skills one step at a time. Sessions aim to make daily life easier, not just talk about problems.
Outside of work Sara is a parent and enjoys running, reading, and being outdoors. She accepts international clients and offers guidance for people wanting to get unstuck and move forward.
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
How her approaches translate to online work
Sara uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and connect to what matters, then take small, values-based steps. That approach can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic stress.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to focus on how relationships shape emotion and safety in connections, which can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and communication problems. In addition, cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot patterns and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sara will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. She encourages short experiments between sessions so clients can see what helps and adjust as needed.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time so people can focus on skill practice and recovery without rearranging their whole day.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sara commonly address?
Sara works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and a variety of other life changes and emotional issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines genuine listening with practical problem solving, using clear, goal-focused conversations to help people learn skills and make changes.
How long has she been practicing?
Sara has 14 years of experience working in clinics and private practice with a range of concerns including trauma and addiction.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Nebraska.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sara?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.