- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- CBT and mindfulness
About Saralyn
Saralyn Ativie is a Kansas-licensed social worker (LSCSW) with 26 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, and she notes experience with veteran and armed forces issues and workplace concerns.
She describes counseling as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon. Saralyn aims to guide people through decisions about what matters next, including questions about life purpose and repairing relationships.
Her approach draws on client-centered principles that prioritize listening and respect. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are part of the toolkit when people need help boosting motivation or staying on track.
Saralyn includes faith-centered work when clients find that important, and she blends that with therapeutic tools to address emotional and behavioral concerns. She says she supports adults who want to manage symptoms and make practical changes in daily life.
In sessions she tends to be direct and encouraging, offering suggestions and homework when it helps. People can expect conversations about actionable next steps, improving communication, and coping strategies for guilt, shame, loneliness, or transitions. She asks clients to take an active role in moving forward.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and respect. The therapist follows the client's lead, clarifies concerns, and helps people describe what matters most. It is useful when someone needs to be heard and to make their own decisions about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to see if they improve mood or functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for recovery, for example with addictions or when facing big life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and circumstances. That match may change over time, and the plan is revisited as progress is made.
The original profile does not list specific online formats. Confirm which session types are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional from different locations, while the therapist helps arrange a rhythm of sessions that fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Saralyn works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include life purpose, workplace issues, guilt and shame, and veteran-related concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
She uses client-centered listening along with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to identify barriers and set practical steps. Mindfulness practices may be added to build awareness and reduce reactivity.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds, including people connected to the military and veterans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a KS LSCSW, which means a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in Kansas. Her practice is based in Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the available session types and scheduling options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for current pricing.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.