- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life transitions
About Tommie
Dr. Tommie Saragas is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 16 years of experience working with adults. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and those seeking coaching for life transitions.
Tommy uses a practical, collaborative style in sessions. She listens for strengths and patterns, then suggests simple strategies to try between meetings. Conversations focus on what feels stuck and on manageable steps toward change.
Her work covers a range of relationship and family concerns, including blended family issues, divorce and separation, communication problems, and infidelity. She also addresses caregiver stress, workplace struggles, body image, and isolation or loneliness.
Sessions can explore life purpose, midlife shifts, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and building self-love. Women’s issues and concerns about balancing roles often appear in her caseload. She supports people aiming for clearer decisions and steadier routines.
Tommy draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s pace. She and the client decide together which tools to use and how to apply them to daily life. Her focus is on clear goals and practical steps rather than vague talk.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are the usual steps. The subscription billing used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques she draws on are brief problem-solving strategies and behavioral approaches. Problem-solving strategies break a difficulty into small steps, help set a clear goal, and identify doable actions. Behavioral approaches focus on changing routines and activities that influence mood or stress, useful for anxiety, depression, and burnout.She also uses skills-based work to improve communication and coping. These exercises teach specific ways to manage intense feelings, handle conflict, and rebuild daily structure. They are practical tools you can practice between sessions to test what helps.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit their life and preferences. Adjustments are expected as progress is tracked and new needs appear.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study or work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in appointments when a full session is not needed. Ask about format options so you can pick one that fits your schedule and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and coaching for life transitions. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and isolation.
What is her approach to therapy?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She looks for strengths, identifies patterns, and suggests steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on common life challenges and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and 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.