Sarah Sommerville, LPC

Sarah Sommerville, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), is an Oregon-based therapist with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. She works with clients facing low motivation, challenges with self-esteem and confidence, and symptoms of depression, offering respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care tailored to each person’s needs.

Sarah brings focused attention to attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and the emotional struggles that arise around forgiveness, guilt, and shame. Her approach centers on creating a collaborative treatment plan that matches the client’s goals, values, and life circumstances, with practical steps to build self-love, clarify life purpose, and improve interpersonal connections.

She encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to support and empower them through that process. Conversations and interventions are adapted to fit each individual, with an emphasis on helping people make sustainable changes and strengthen their relationships and sense of self.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Sarah uses a range of evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building for stress and anxiety, helping clients develop coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and problem-solving tools that can be applied in daily life. She also offers attachment-informed work that explores relationship patterns and early relational experiences to improve how clients connect with partners, family members, and themselves. Additionally, she focuses on communication- and relationship-centered interventions designed to strengthen interactions, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust in family and couple relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah partners with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques as progress is made so the treatment plan remains a good fit.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel.