Sarah Donovan

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LPC Wisconsin

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Donovan is an LPC based in Wisconsin with 20 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She draws on practical, evidence-informed techniques to help clients navigate life transitions, cope with trauma and addiction challenges, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. Her work includes attention to complex family dynamics, caregiver stress, and other stresses that affect daily functioning.

In sessions she creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Sarah blends client-centered listening with structured strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to tailor each plan to individual needs.

She also brings skills from DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help clients develop coping tools, improve communication, and make progress toward concrete goals. She accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to fit varied schedules and preferences.

Collaborative approaches and online care

Sarah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online work to provide both structured skill-building and empathic support. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms, while client-centered work emphasizes listening, acceptance, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship to explore emotions and values.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed. DBT-informed strategies offer concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication in challenging moments. Together these approaches give clients options for problem-solving and emotional growth within a collaborative framework where therapist and client decide what fits best.

Online therapy with Sarah is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, practice new skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life or location changes. The therapist works with each person to select approaches and formats that align with their goals and day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, and trauma and abuse, along with related issues such as caregiver stress and family problems.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

Sessions combine empathic, client-centered listening with practical, skills-based work; the approach balances exploration of feelings with strategies for changing thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns and has developed expertise in helping clients build coping skills and work toward personal goals.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is licensed as an LPC in Wisconsin with license number WI LPC 3564-125 and conducts practice from that state.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are offered for remote work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary with client location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English