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Sara LaBelle

Therapist · Michigan

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

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Sara LaBelle
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan · 6401018780
NPI
1629447362
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan
  • Client-centered care
  • Goal focused
  • Mindful strategies

About Sara

Sara LaBelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who focuses on helping people through life changes and emotional struggles. She guides clients toward clearer thinking and stronger coping skills in everyday situations like work stress, anxiety, and parenting concerns.

Sara draws on ten years of clinical experience to help people reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of direction. She listens without judgment and works with each person to set practical goals that fit their life. Sessions often include building routines, improving communication, and finding ways to manage strong emotions like anger and grief.

Her background includes work on attention and focus concerns such as ADHD, as well as challenges tied to attachment, abandonment, and blended family dynamics. She also addresses issues such as body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, and feelings of emptiness. Codependency and communication problems are part of the additional areas she supports.

Sara uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These approaches aim to help people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and build new habits that stick. She balances practical tools with attention to each person’s emotional experience.

People who want a straightforward, compassionate therapist will find a calm and focused presence. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Sara often uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and following each person’s priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and builds the foundation for practical change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool she uses. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood. Mindfulness Therapy rounds out her work by teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit the person’s needs. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as they learn what helps most, keeping the process collaborative and goal oriented.

The source biography does not specify session delivery methods, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can pair structured CBT exercises with mindfulness practices in remote sessions to help people build new habits and handle daily stress more effectively.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sara commonly address?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and family issues, and career-related stress. She also addresses ADHD, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and codependency.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with structured techniques. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and building coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working with people facing life transitions and emotional challenges. That background shapes her practical approach to goal setting and skill building.

Where is Sara licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. Location may affect scheduling and any in-person options.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact session fees depend on the matching and scheduling process.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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