Sarah O’Brien, LPC

Sarah O'Brien is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with nine years of experience supporting children, adolescents ages 4 to 18, and adults. She has worked across a broad range of concerns, helping people facing anxiety, parenting and family challenges, relationship difficulties, autism spectrum differences, and ADHD. Her practice also includes work with the LGBTQ+ community and she has received training in EMDR, a therapy used to address traumatic memories and related distress.

Sarah's approach is warm, interactive, and rooted in client-centered principles. She encourages clients to take an active role in identifying goals and making changes, and she adapts treatment plans and the focus of each session to meet individual needs. Sessions are tailored to the developmental stage and circumstances of each person, whether addressing behavior and mood in young clients or supporting adults through life transitions and ongoing stressors.

Known for treating people with compassion and respect, she combines practical strategies with a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Sarah looks forward to working with clients who are ready to explore change and find clearer ways to cope and grow.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sarah uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting people as they set and pursue their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and day to day stressors. EMDR, for which she has received training, is a structured approach aimed at helping people process distressing memories and reduce the ongoing impact of past traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and invites feedback so the treatment stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from a location that fits their life while maintaining a consistent course of care.