- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and relationships
About Sara
Sara Irwin is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 14 years of experience. She practices in Nebraska and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related struggles such as grief, parenting, and career stress.
Sara meets people where they are and focuses on clearly listening and solving practical problems together. Sessions often involve discussing current struggles, learning skills to manage emotions and impulses, and setting small steps toward goals. She draws on cognitive and behavior-focused tools alongside client-centered and attachment approaches.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Creighton University and many years in clinic and private practice settings. That experience includes work with substance use concerns, trauma, mood issues, and impulse control challenges across a range of life stages.
In the room she uses straightforward, collaborative methods - identifying what's not working, testing small changes, and building steady coping habits. She also incorporates skills from acceptance and commitment work and dialectical behavior approaches when they fit the situation.
Outside of clinical work she balances family life, running, travel, reading, and time outdoors. Her practical focus is on helping people get unstuck and move toward the next chapter of life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, avoidance, or feeling directionless is getting in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to test unhelpful beliefs and change patterns that cause distress. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as sessions progress, mixing skill work, emotion-focused conversation, and problem solving as needed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, or have shorter check-ins between commitments. Online work also makes it easier to continue care across locations and to try different tools learned in sessions during everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting struggles, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is genuine and problem-focused, using active listening and practical problem solving alongside skills-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in clinic settings and private practice with a range of concerns including substance use and trauma.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Nebraska.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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