- Relational approach
- Autism support groups
- Skill focused work
About Sarah
Sarah Spurling is an LCSW based in Illinois who helps people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or drained by daily life. She meets adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, or big life changes. Sarah often supports autistic adults and people exploring a later-in-life autism diagnosis. Her approach aims to help clients slow racing thoughts, find motivation, and feel more present.
Sarah describes her style as relational and supportive. She prioritizes creating a trustworthy space where people can stop masking and speak honestly. Therapy is not about forcing change; it’s about working at a pace that feels right and building practical skills that fit everyday life.
In individual sessions she helps people understand themselves better and develop coping tools that are realistic for their routines. She also runs autism support groups that offer peer connection and shared learning. The goal is steady progress toward feeling more grounded and connected over time.
Sarah uses a mix of approaches to tailor care to each person. She draws on techniques that address thoughts and behaviors, teach emotion regulation, and clarify personal values. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and planning small steps that can be tried between meetings.
With three years of clinical experience, Sarah focuses on listening closely and adapting methods to each person’s needs. She encourages taking the first step and says reaching out for support is a meaningful move toward change.
How Sarah Uses Different Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, values-based actions. It helps when people feel stuck or pulled in many directions and want clearer priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to shift patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and managing unhelpful thinking. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a warm, nonjudgmental relationship so people can explore themselves at their own pace and build self-understanding.Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they’ll try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. The focus is on making sessions practical and usable so skills and insights can be applied between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The style is relational and supportive, emphasizing a trusting connection. Sessions mix conversation with practical skill-building tailored to daily life.
What relevant experience does she bring?
Sarah has three years of clinical experience working with adults, including autistic adults and people exploring later-in-life diagnoses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Sarah?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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