LCPC, LPC

Sara Irwin , LCPC, LPC

Therapist in Nebraska

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About Sara

Sara Irwin is a licensed mental health and addiction therapist with 14 years of clinical experience, offering practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - state licenses that indicate professional training and qualification to provide counseling - and she is also trained as a certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Creighton University in 2008 and has worked with clients of all ages in clinic settings and private practice.

Sara’s approach blends genuine empathy with clear problem-solving. Her therapeutic foundation draws on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive techniques, and she integrates interventions to address impulse control, grief, parenting challenges, and other life stressors. She focuses on helping people clarify goals, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes when life feels stuck. In addition to clinical work, she brings experience supporting issues such as body image, codependency, communication problems, and coping with major life changes.

Outside of her practice, Sara balances a busy family life with two young sons and stays active through running, travel, reading, and outdoor time. She aims to create a warm, understanding space where clients can explore concerns and work toward healthier, more fulfilling patterns of living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sara Irwin

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that reflect personal values; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current connections and emotional patterns, and it can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them, which can support recovery from depression, anxiety, and impulse-related problems.

Determining the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the individual’s situation and pace. This collaborative process helps identify what feels most helpful and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or who prefer remote access. Video calls and phone sessions provide real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging allow more immediate or brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, adapt to life demands, and access licensed professionals from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sara Irwin have?

Sara Irwin has 14 years of experience.

Is Sara Irwin a licensed therapist?

Yes, Sara Irwin holds these credentials: LCPC, LPC. License details: NV LCPC CP5604-R, MO LPC 2023047496.

In which languages does Sara Irwin provide therapy?

Sara Irwin provides therapy in English.

Where is Sara Irwin located?

Sara Irwin is located in Nebraska.

How can I work with Sara Irwin as my therapist?

Clients can work with Sara Irwin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sara Irwin work with international clients?

Yes, Sara Irwin works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sara Irwin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife 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

Licensed

Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, California

Languages

English

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