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 supporting young clients aged 4 to 18 as well as adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, parenting and family concerns, relationship issues, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD.

Sarah has worked with members of the LGBTQ community and has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Her approach is rooted in compassion and respect, and she aims to create a warm, interactive therapeutic relationship where individuals are active participants in change.

Drawing on a client-centered framework, Sarah tailors treatment plans and the focus of each session to match each person’s unique needs. She combines practical strategies and evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as stress, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life transitions. Sarah is committed to partnering with individuals and families to help them move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the person seeking help guides the pace and goals of treatment. This approach helps people build self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and increase confidence as they work toward personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by teaching practical tools for coping and problem solving.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach designed to help people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity associated with past traumatic events. It can be a useful option for those working through trauma and abuse.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah A. O’Brien collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches for online delivery, making it possible to access consistent care from different locations.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing individuals and families to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with care even when in-person visits are difficult.