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Sarah Watt, LMHC

Experienced Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and addictions
  • Trauma and addictions
  • Relationship and family
  • 15 years experience

About Sarah Watt

Sarah Watt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She began her professional journey in Northeast Ohio, where early volunteer work led to formal study; she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2003 and a master’s degree in counseling in 2007 from John Carroll University. After a family loss prompted a move to Florida, she built both a personal life and a professional practice, opening a private practice in 2017 that has served people coping with dissociative disorders, trauma, and addiction.

Her career spans inpatient hospital care, community mental health programs, residential treatment, in-school therapy, and outpatient settings, giving her a broad perspective on how symptoms present across different environments. Sarah focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, intimacy and attachment challenges, substance use issues, mood disorders, sleep and parenting struggles, and the practical impacts of life changes.

Therapeutic work emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered stance combined with evidence-based techniques. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-informed practices, client-centered approaches, solution-focused work, relational recovery, trauma processing, and attachment healing. Sarah’s approach centers on building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients can make meaningful changes and move toward a life they can value.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sarah Watt have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospitals, community mental health, residential treatment, in-school therapy, and outpatient care.

Is Sarah Watt a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH12814.

In which languages does Sarah Watt provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sarah Watt located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Sarah Watt as my therapist?

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

Does Sarah Watt work with international clients?

Sarah Watt does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sarah Watt cost?

Costs 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 Translate to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting the person where they are, prioritizing empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals so individuals feel understood and supported as they explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for people managing intense emotions or chronic relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Sarah works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress is made. Licensed professionals often blend modalities to match what works best for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video sessions, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family, and daily life, make it easier to maintain continuity of care, and provide multiple ways to engage with therapeutic work between sessions.

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