Sarah O’Brien

Compassionate counselor combining CBT and EMDR approaches

LPC Mississippi

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah O’Brien is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also includes work on attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, control issues, panic and phobias, and a number of other focused topics.

Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in a client-centered outlook that encourages people to take an active role in their healing and growth.

Sarah uses evidence-informed tools including cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR to help clients process distressing memories and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and she draws on solution-focused strategies when clients want to identify and build on what is already working. She adapts treatment plans and session goals to each person’s needs and preferences.

Sarah welcomes conversations about goals and next steps and supports clients in finding practical ways to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Sarah blends cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR into online work to address both current patterns and past distress. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns. EMDR is offered as a structured approach to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity for people affected by trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit those needs, adapting plans over time as goals evolve and progress is assessed together.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from Mississippi or internationally and allow sessions and between-session work to fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes, plus several additional focus areas such as attachment and body image.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The approach is client-centered and collaborative, with a warm, interactive style that encourages clients to take an active role in setting goals and shaping treatment.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of concerns and settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Mississippi, listed as MS LPC 2605.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem ADHD

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English