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Sara Thompson, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Sara
Sara Thompson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Louisiana with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. Her practice also addresses grief, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.
Sara uses straightforward, skills-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She also integrates client-centered work to listen to each persons priorities and dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions focus on concrete steps. People can expect to practice new ways of responding between meetings. Sara helps set specific goals and checks progress over time. She also works with issues related to abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, and autism and Asperger syndrome concerns.
Her background includes long-term clinical work that spans community and clinical settings in Louisiana. The LPC credential shows licensure as a counselor in the state. She accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English.
Practical matters such as cost vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. This process starts the intake and planning conversation.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for strong mood swings or intense reactions.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals and lived experience. Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The source profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practicing skills in the real-life settings where problems occur. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and homework for online sessions so learning continues between meetings.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. She also addresses grief, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and try alternative responses. Sessions include practicing concrete skills between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical settings. That experience informs her practical, skills-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Louisiana. The profile lists Louisiana as her practice location.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the intake and planning conversation.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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