- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Relationship concerns
About Sarah
Sarah Watt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD among her areas of focus.
Sarah trained in counseling after completing a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in counseling from John Carroll University. She worked in inpatient hospital settings, community mental health, residential treatment, and in-school therapy before opening a private practice in 2017. That mix of settings shaped how she approaches difficult and complex problems.
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered work to build a trusting professional relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are part of her toolkit for changing thought and behavior patterns.
Sarah also works with trauma and addictions through trauma processing methods and related approaches. She names EMDR and relational recovery among techniques she brings to that work. She has experience helping people manage dissociation, attachment wounds, codependency and issues around abandonment.
She treats relationship topics including commitment problems, infidelity, and intimacy concerns. She also supports people coping with family of origin problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and veteran-related issues.
Sarah offers conversation by video or phone to check the fit before committing to longer work. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Approaches to therapy and how online work can fit
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to the person's priorities. It aims to make the therapist-client relationship collaborative and respectful, which helps when someone is sorting out identity, relationships, or major life choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is useful for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns by teaching practical skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides tools for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. This can help with anger, impulsive behaviors, relationship conflict, and coping under pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then recommend one or a mix of methods. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around school, shifts, or commuting. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, do brief check-ins, and use time efficiently without requiring travel.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career worries, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What kind of therapeutic approach does she use?
Her practice blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), plus trauma-focused techniques when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience across inpatient, community, residential, school, and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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