Sara Harvey

Practical, relationship-focused care with compassion

LPC Michigan

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Sara

Sara Harvey is an LPC licensed in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience working with children, families, and caregivers.

Background and approach

Her background includes long-term work at a nonprofit serving at-risk youth and their families, and she brings training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with infant mental health methods that emphasize attachment and early bonding. She combines practical, skills-based strategies with an awareness of how relationships and early experiences shape coping and behavior.

Sara approaches care with sensitivity and respect, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each client's situation. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue.

She also works with issues such as attachment and bonding, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, codependency, and isolation. Sara aims to support clients through life changes by offering focused tools and collaborative problem solving to help people move toward more adaptive patterns and improved day-to-day functioning.

Approaches that translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes the role of early relationships and current bonds in shaping feelings and behavior, focusing on improving connection and emotional attunement between people. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing supports exploration of personal goals and ambivalence, helping clients strengthen motivation for change when dealing with issues such as addictions or behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work in therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then adapt methods over time so the plan fits each client's needs. This shared decision making helps ensure that techniques feel relevant and usable in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing appointments to fit into busy schedules and to continue work from home or on the go. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills in real contexts, and access supportive conversations when they are most needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Sara works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and isolation.

What therapeutic approach and style can I expect?

The practice blends evidence-informed strategies with relational awareness, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused work, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Sara has 15 years of professional experience, including extensive work with at-risk children, families, and caregivers in community and home settings.

Where is this clinician licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan, with the license listed as MI LPC 6401222785.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for remote care?

Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Addictions GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English