- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- CBT and DBT methods
About Sarah
Sarah Donovan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges around motivation and confidence. Sarah also supports clients facing life changes, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and practical tools. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to manage intense emotions.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and skills. That might mean spotting patterns that keep someone stuck, trying short experiments between appointments, or learning new ways to handle stress and urges. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to clarify goals and find small, doable changes.
Sarah aims to make it easier to talk about hard things without judgment. She invites clear, honest conversation and helps people set realistic next steps. The work is practical and paced to the client’s needs.
She practices from Wisconsin and offers services in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, a reader completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the site’s online process.
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the person's lead and clarify priorities through conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses exercises to change them. In an online setting, CBT can include homework, thought records, and real-time coaching about coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust as needed over time. That makes sessions practical and goal-oriented rather than one-size-fits-all.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also makes it possible to continue therapy after a move or when juggling caregiving and work responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma and life changes, including questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines Client-Centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to identify patterns and try small changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LPC in Wisconsin and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location; payments use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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