Sara Irwin, LCPC, LPC
Licensed counselor supporting trauma recovery
- 14 years experience
- Trauma informed care
- Accepts international clients
About Sara Irwin
Sara Irwin believes there is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't. She greets each person with warmth and a steady commitment to helping them move forward, drawing on 14 years of clinical experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Sara holds LCPC and LPC credentials - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and earned a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Creighton University in 2008. She is also trained as a certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Sara has worked with clients of all ages in both clinic settings and private practice, addressing concerns such as substance use and addictions, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, stress management, and problems with impulse control. Her broad specialty areas also include work with LGBT clients, eating and intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress, among others.
Her therapeutic stance is genuine and empathic, emphasizing active listening and collaborative problem solving. Clinically she blends cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive approaches and integrates tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy as appropriate to each person’s needs. She views therapy as a starting point for meaningful change and enjoys helping people clarify goals and resolve what is holding them back.
Outside of her professional life Sara spends time with her family and two young sons, and she enjoys running, traveling, reading, learning new things, and being outdoors. She aims to help people get unstuck and live more fulfilling lives.
Sara has worked with clients of all ages in both clinic settings and private practice, addressing concerns such as substance use and addictions, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, stress management, and problems with impulse control. Her broad specialty areas also include work with LGBT clients, eating and intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress, among others.
Her therapeutic stance is genuine and empathic, emphasizing active listening and collaborative problem solving. Clinically she blends cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive approaches and integrates tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy as appropriate to each person’s needs. She views therapy as a starting point for meaningful change and enjoys helping people clarify goals and resolve what is holding them back.
Outside of her professional life Sara spends time with her family and two young sons, and she enjoys running, traveling, reading, learning new things, and being outdoors. She aims to help people get unstuck and live more fulfilling lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sara Irwin have?
Sara Irwin has 14 years of experience.
Is Sara Irwin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC and LPC. License details include NV LCPC CP5604-R and 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?
You 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 your 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating proven approaches into online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act on those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and patterns that keep people stuck.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns and emotion regulation. That work can support healing around relationship challenges, intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and problems rooted in past attachment wounds.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, impulse control, and many everyday challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara Irwin collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors techniques from these approaches to the client’s needs and adjusts direction as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access care from different locations while working with a therapist who tailors treatment to individual needs.