Sarah O’Brien , LPC

Sarah O’Brien is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with nine years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She has extensive experience serving young clients ages 4 to 18 as well as adults, addressing a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship problems, autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. She has also worked with members of the LGBTQ+ community and has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Sarah’s counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in a client-centered approach that invites individuals to take an active role in setting goals and making meaningful change. She combines that collaborative stance with evidence-informed techniques to tailor treatment plans and session-by-session work to each person’s needs. Her areas of focus include stress, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, family and parenting difficulties, depression, anger and coping with life changes.

With an emphasis on respect and compassion, Sarah adapts her interventions to fit developmental stage, family context and personal preferences. She aims to help clients build practical coping skills, improve relationships and find clearer direction when facing difficult transitions or emotional challenges.

Approaches Sarah Uses for Online Therapy and How They Help

Sarah practices from a client-centered perspective, which emphasizes empathy, collaboration and the client’s own goals. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they identify priorities and make changes that fit their values and life circumstances.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients notice patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, panic and low mood. CBT is often goal-oriented and works well for specific concerns such as panic attacks, phobias and stress management.

Sarah is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an approach that can be helpful for processing traumatic memories and reducing the emotional intensity tied to those experiences. EMDR is frequently integrated with other strategies to support trauma recovery.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with clients to evaluate needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy matches each person’s pace and priorities.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support around work, school and family obligations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to sustain therapeutic momentum and tailor care to each client’s schedule and communication style.