Sara Irwin, LCPC, LPC | Therapist in Nebraska

14 years experience
Practical skills focus
Values-based care

About Sara

Sara Irwin is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, and other life challenges. She brings 14 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, caring approach. Sara works with people who are dealing with grief, parenting struggles, trauma, and issues like codependency and low self-esteem. She uses practical tools to help clients get unstuck and move toward their goals.

Sara earned a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Creighton University and holds both LCPC and LPC credentials. She has worked in clinics and private practice and has supported people across a wide range of concerns, from substance use and impulse control to mood disorders and intimacy-related issues. Her background includes work with people of many ages and life situations.

In sessions she aims to be genuine, warm, and direct. She listens closely, helps clients sort out problems, and teaches skills to manage strong emotions and difficult reactions. Sara blends cognitive and humanistic ideas to make therapy practical and understandable.

Her approach combines evidence-informed methods with attention to each person’s values and relationships. She frames change as a step-by-step process and focuses on skills you can use between sessions. Clients often work on clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and steadier coping with stress.

Outside of work she spends time with her family, runs, travels, reads, and enjoys being outdoors. She encourages people to reach out and begin a plan for change when they feel ready.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Sara uses methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action that aligns with those values while learning simple skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical exercises to change thinking and behavior to improve mood and functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different strategies and adjusting as progress or challenges appear.

Because session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and offer an option when attending in person is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively over distance when sessions are arranged to suit your daily routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting struggles, and related concerns like codependency and low self-esteem.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is genuine and direct. She listens closely, helps you problem-solve, and teaches practical skills to manage emotions and behavior.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 14 years of experience in clinical settings and private practice working with a wide range of issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sara holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is based in Nebraska.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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