Sarah Donovan , LPC

Sarah Donovan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address relationship concerns, regain motivation and confidence, and work through symptoms of depression. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about freely.

Sarah emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside exploration of underlying patterns, supporting clients as they build self-esteem and improve communication. She understands that beginning therapy often requires courage and acknowledges the significance of that first step, expressing pride in clients who choose to start the process. With two decades of clinical work, she aims to meet people where they are and collaborate on clear, achievable goals for change and growth.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Sarah Donovan commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, supportive relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore feelings and values and to strengthen self-understanding; it is helpful for building self-esteem and addressing relationship concerns.

CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to develop more effective coping skills. DBT teaches concrete techniques for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as work progresses so therapy remains aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and work with licensed professionals from different locations while pursuing meaningful progress.