Therapist profile
Sarah Saragusa, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution focused goals
About Sarah
Sarah Saragusa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, parenting strain, grief, and related concerns. Sarah also addresses issues such as addiction, intimacy struggles, sleep problems, anger, and career stress.
Her sessions are direct and practical. She uses clear conversation to help people identify patterns that cause pain and to try small, doable changes. She draws on techniques from attachment work and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people understand how past relationships and present thoughts affect feelings and behavior.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story she uses trauma-focused methods aimed at reducing distress and improving daily functioning. Solution-focused techniques are used to set clear goals and track progress so clients can see tangible steps forward. Sarah explains methods in plain language and focuses on what can change now.
She pays attention to relationship patterns that show up in parenting, blended families, and adult connections. She also helps people work through abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and communication problems. Sessions discuss practical skills for managing mood swings, midlife concerns, or the strain of caregiving.
Sarah asks about each person’s priorities and adjusts the conversation to fit those goals. To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can talk about immediate concerns and next steps.
How sessions work
How attachment and cognitive approaches work online
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and adult relationships shape expectations and reactions. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in close relationships and practice different ways of responding to partners or family members.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions clients learn simple tools to reframe unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and how to adjust them as progress is made.
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for working around work, caregiving, and daily routines while still focusing on concrete skills and relationship patterns.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of household or parenting problems does she address?
She helps adults facing parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, and the stress that comes from juggling caregiving roles.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and practical. She explains methods plainly, sets clear goals, and focuses on small steps clients can try between sessions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 13 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Arkansas.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arkansas and practices from that state.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session to discuss your priorities and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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