Profile / United States
Sara Irwin, LCPC, LPC
Nebraska
Licensed counselor - mood and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT focus
- Trauma and addiction
- Parenting support
About Sara
Sara Irwin is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Nebraska with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, trauma, depression, and parenting challenges. She also works with concerns like grief, self-esteem, ADHD, career stress, and intimacy-related issues.
Sara uses a practical, problem-solving approach in sessions. She listens and works with clients to identify patterns that keep problems going. She focuses on clearer thinking and small behavior changes people can try between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Creighton University and extensive clinical experience in clinic settings and private practice. That work included substance use, trauma, mood concerns, impulse control, and parenting support. She has also worked across a range of ages and life stages.
Sara draws on several methods when she works with clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the main tools she uses to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also uses acceptance-based ideas, attachment-focused thinking, client-centered techniques, and DBT strategies when those fit the goals.
Outside of practice she balances work with family life and activities like running, reading, and being outdoors. Her approach is straightforward: identify what’s getting in the way, try practical steps, and check what is or isn’t working next session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Online sessions use established clinical approaches to guide practical work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them while clarifying personal values that guide action. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people practice different ways of relating that feel more secure and reliable.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process aimed at identifying methods that lead to concrete changes in thinking and behavior.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering sessions from wherever someone is located. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep work consistent across appointments while focusing on practical homework and measurable progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behavior responses. Sessions involve practical steps and experimenting with new ways of thinking between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience and holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Creighton University. Her work has included clinic and private practice settings.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LCPC and LPC and practices in Nebraska as shown in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile; check the booking flow for any regional restrictions.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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