Sarah Ritchea O'Connor, LPC, LMHC

She supports healing from stress and trauma

Stress and anxiety
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Flexible online sessions

About Sarah Ritchea O'Connor

Sarah Ritchea O'Connor is a licensed clinician with ten years of professional counseling experience who brings a compassionate, practical approach to helping people navigate life’s challenges. She holds the credentials LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and is licensed to practice in both Texas and Washington State. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental stance toward clients from all backgrounds.

Sarah works with a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and substance and behavioral addictions. She also has clinical experience addressing eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and some presentations of schizophrenia, and she has increased work with LGBTQ+ clients in recent years. Additional areas of focus include parenting, caregiver stress, first responder and veteran issues, body image, and life purpose concerns.

Using an individualized process, Sarah tailors conversations and treatment plans to each client’s unique needs, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to promote greater self-awareness, coping, and meaningful change. She aims to meet clients where they are, support motivation and confidence, and help people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sarah Ritchea O'Connor have?

Sarah Ritchea O'Connor has 10 years of professional counseling experience.

Is Sarah Ritchea O'Connor a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). License details are TX LPC 70186 and WA LMHC LH 61531518.

In which languages does Sarah Ritchea O'Connor provide therapy?

Sarah provides therapy in English.

Where is Sarah Ritchea O'Connor located?

Sarah is located in Texas.

How can I work with Sarah Ritchea O'Connor as my therapist?

You can work with Sarah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sarah Ritchea O'Connor work with international clients?

Sarah Ritchea O'Connor does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sarah Ritchea O'Connor 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.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of trust and connection. It helps clients explore relational needs and rebuild healthier ways of relating when past experiences have left ongoing wounds.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own perspective and priorities, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting. This approach supports people who want a respectful, paced process to increase self-understanding and self-directed change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. It offers practical skills for coping, mood regulation, and problem solving.

Sarah uses these approaches collaboratively, working with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Deciding on the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together, and adjustments are made as progress and insight develop.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options let clients fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals in accessible formats that suit individual comfort and lifestyle.

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