- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and client-centered
About Sarah
Sarah Plano is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 17 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, career shifts, and other life changes. Sarah also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, eating and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue.
Sarah focuses on practical, person-focused sessions. She listens first and then helps people set concrete goals. She uses straightforward conversations and evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms and find clearer next steps.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across common adult concerns. That experience has shaped how she helps with career transitions, relationship problems, and the fallout of grief and loss. She brings steady, experienced support to those navigating major life changes.
In sessions she combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy tools. That mix lets her validate what someone is feeling while also working on patterns of thinking and immediate strategies they can try between appointments.
Sarah is comfortable addressing a wide range of topics related to identity, family dynamics, and day-to-day coping. She speaks English and practices in North Carolina as an LCMHC. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to set up an initial meeting.
Approach-driven online support using practical methods
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters to them before any plan is made. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides concrete skills to reduce anxiety, mood problems, and unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable steps and short-term goals to move forward when someone wants quick, practical changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest methods that suit those needs. That decision is collaborative - she adapts plans based on what actually helps a client feel and function better over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to focus on skills, behavior changes, and immediate next steps that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career changes, addiction, ADHD, eating concerns, and related areas.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-focused and practical, combining listening with goal-setting and tools from CBT and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience supporting adults with common mental health and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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