- Stress and anxiety
- Career concerns
- Self esteem work
About Sara
Sara Gatlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 7 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Sara also works with concerns such as attachment issues, body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, and young adult issues.
Sara uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most pressing. She helps people break down big problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions center on practical strategies for coping, improving communication, and building day-to-day routines that support mental health.
When someone is dealing with career confusion or the pressure of early adulthood, Sara helps clarify goals and spot patterns that get in the way. For clients struggling with social anxiety or low self-worth, she works on skills to manage anxious thoughts and practice more confident behavior. She also addresses relationship patterns tied to attachment and trust.
Sara places value on respect and sensitivity during sessions. She adapts the way she talks and plans treatment based on each person's needs and preferences. That means agreeing together on short-term steps and longer-term goals before moving forward.
New clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started. The subscription-based service used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies by location. If you want to begin, follow the See online therapy options button and complete the sign-up steps.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Evidence-based techniques often used for anxiety and life transitions include cognitive approaches that help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and behavioral strategies that focus on gradual practice and real-world steps. Cognitive approaches are useful for social anxiety and negative self-talk, while behavioral strategies help with motivation, routines, and facing avoided situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and needs and collaborate with you to choose methods that fit your situation. That might mean trying a thought-focused strategy for a few sessions, then adding practical behavioral tasks as you move forward.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing meetings from wherever you are during the day. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let you meet without needing to be on camera if that helps you focus. Speak with the therapist when you schedule to confirm which formats are available and what will work best for your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like attachment, body image, loneliness, and young adult concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She focuses on practical conversation and skill-building. Sessions break big problems into smaller steps and work toward achievable goals.
How many years of experience does she have?
Sara has seven years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What is the cost of sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.