Sarah Paulick

Experienced LMHC helping people build practical coping skills

LMHC Florida

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Paulick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and many other concerns.

Her practice emphasizes building practical skills and strengthening internal resources so clients can better navigate life changes and persistent emotional challenges. Sarah takes a trauma-informed, collaborative approach that attends to patterns rooted in attachment, body-centered responses, and coping strategies.

She supports people dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy problems, addiction-related issues, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career or identity-related distress. Sessions aim to reduce unhelpful patterns, increase emotional regulation, and help clients move toward meaningful values and goals while honoring each person’s experience.

Working in English and based in Florida, Sarah offers therapy tailored to individual needs and preferences and prioritizes matching therapeutic tools to what will be most useful for each client’s situation.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so people can take meaningful action even when difficult emotions arise. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to improve current relationships and emotional regulation, particularly when past hurts shape present reactions.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process and typically happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with clients to weigh their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different methods to create a tailored plan focused on skills, insight, and real-world application.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to maintain consistent work on goals, practice new skills between sessions, and access care from wherever clients are located in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and many other life challenges listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and trauma-informed, blending practical skill-building with attention to attachment patterns and emotional regulation using approaches like CBT, ACT, and DBT.

What is her background and experience level?

She has 17 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and presenting concerns, drawing on multiple therapeutic frameworks to tailor care to each client.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the designation FL LMHC MH14052 and practices in Florida.

Does she work with clients in languages other than English or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen'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)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English