Sarah Riggs , MD, LCPC

Sarah Riggs, MD, LCPC, is licensed in Maryland and brings 28 years of professional experience to her work with individuals facing life transitions and substance use concerns. As an MD - a medical doctor - and an LCPC - a licensed clinical professional counselor - she blends clinical insight with counseling skills to support people seeking change.

She has particular experience helping clients cope with addictions, and she approaches every interaction with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sarah adapts the tone and direction of sessions to reflect each person’s history, values, and goals, building personalized dialog and treatment plans rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

Recognizing that taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, she positions herself as a supportive partner who encourages and empowers clients throughout the process. Her practice emphasizes practical support, collaborative planning, and steady guidance for those ready to pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Sarah Riggs draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and focused on real-world change. One approach centers on structured, goal-oriented interventions that help clients facing addiction, mood challenges, or stress develop new coping strategies and measurable goals for recovery and daily functioning. Another emphasis is trauma-informed support that prioritizes safety, pacing, and skill-building to process difficult experiences and strengthen emotional regulation and resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with each person to assess needs, priorities, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a preset model.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility for people managing busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent, accessible support and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while adapting to each client’s life and pace.