- Listening first
- Practical steps
- Evidence informed
About Sara
Sara Irwin is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She works with individuals who feel stuck and need practical steps to move forward. Sara brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and aims to listen first and problem-solve with clients.
She holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Creighton University and has 14 years of clinical experience working in clinics and private practice. Her background includes supporting people with substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, and attention-related challenges. She also helps with career worries, body image, and coping after loss.
Sara uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered methods to strengthen emotional connection and clarity in relationships.
In sessions she aims to be genuine and practical. That often looks like active listening, setting small goals, and practicing new skills between visits. She helps clients build tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive behaviors.
Outside of work she spends time with her family, enjoys running, reading, and being outdoors. Her personal interests inform a steady, relatable approach with people trying to make lasting change.
How these approaches can work online
Sara often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skill-based, often including short exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or impulsive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest a blend of methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm the session delivery options before scheduling because the biography did not specify formats. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by letting people meet from different locations, reduce travel time, and schedule shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for continuity if someone moves or travels internationally. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises and homework so progress continues between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sara supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens closely, helps set practical goals, and uses exercises and homework to reinforce new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in clinic settings and private practice with a wide range of concerns including substance use and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Sara holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices out of Nebraska.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.