Sarah Rinaldo, LPCC

Sarah Rinaldo offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence for people navigating difficult emotions and life transitions. She provides empathy, support, guidance, and validation throughout the counseling process, maintaining a posture of respect and acceptance rather than judgment or condemnation.

She works with a range of individuals who carry wounds from the past, face current stressors, or feel burdened by worries about the future. Her practice emphasizes understanding the roots of distress while helping clients develop practical ways to cope and move forward.

Sarah specializes in the treatment of PTSD and complex PTSD, and she integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a supplement to her regular counseling services. EMDR is offered alongside conversational therapy to address trauma symptoms when appropriate.

For people ready to take a next step toward greater well-being, Sarah welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside them during this part of their journey and to support them as they pursue a happier, healthier life.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care with Sarah Rinaldo

Sarah Rinaldo integrates several well-established methods to address trauma and emotional difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and helps people build more secure, connected ways of interacting with others, which can be useful for relationship struggles and attachment concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT is goal-oriented and helps clients learn skills they can apply between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used as a supplemental tool for processing traumatic memories and reducing distress tied to those experiences. When appropriate, EMDR complements talk-based therapy to address post-traumatic stress and its effects.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to maintain consistency during transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide flexible, accessible support that adapts to a client’s schedule and circumstances.