Sarah Bentley, LPCC, LMHP

Sarah Bentley helps adults explore how experiences from the past continue to shape present-day thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. She works individually with clients to uncover those root experiences, gently challenge the negative beliefs that grew from them, and reduce the unpleasant feelings that interfere with daily life. As an EMDR certified provider she brings specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-focused method that supports processing of distressing memories and their emotional impact.

Sarah draws on a blend of approaches to tailor work to each person, including techniques that repair attachment wounds and strengthen inner resources. She collaborates with clients to re-parent the inner child and develop more adaptive ways of thinking and feeling so individuals can participate in relationships and life more authentically. Sarah holds LPCC and LMHP credentials, meaning she is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Professional, and she applies that clinical foundation to compassionate, goal-oriented care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sarah Bentley uses evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in adulthood; it helps people understand and shift attachment wounds that affect intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach that assists individuals in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional charge, often helping with symptoms that stem from past abuse or overwhelming events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. She frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s experience guides the work.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, and allow clients to maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change.