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Sarah Peters, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- DBT skills
- art and writing
About Sarah
Sarah Peters is an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. She describes therapy as practical work - like training at a gym - where small habits and skills add up over time.
She offers straightforward talk-based therapy alongside creative options such as art and reflective writing. Sessions focus on building coping skills, noticing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and practicing new responses that fit everyday life. Sarah uses approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing.
Many people she sees want concrete tools for emotion regulation, better stress management, or more confidence after major changes. She emphasizes skill practice and short exercises that translate to home and work. Therapy sessions aim to clarify goals and try specific steps between meetings.
Her background includes work with individuals, groups, and direct care staff, and she brings that practical experience to sessions. Sarah integrates art-based activities when clients prefer those methods alongside talk therapy. That combination can help people access feelings and test new coping strategies in different ways.
She works from Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
How CBT and related methods are used in online sessions
Online sessions can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT uses short exercises and homework to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most and take actions that align with those values, which can reduce avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when stress or strong emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as needed. This is a step-by-step process that balances skills practice, reflection, and small behavioral experiments.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work still focuses on practical tools that can be practiced between meetings, and aims to make skill practice fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging issues, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, SAD, and social anxiety.
How does she use CBT and other approaches?
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses, and mixes in ACT, DBT skills, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing as needed. The emphasis is on practical skills and small experiments between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals, groups, and direct care staff. That background informs a practical, skills-based approach in sessions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an IL LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. She practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What steps lead to a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.