Sarah Rinaldo , LPCC

Sarah Rinaldo provides an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic presence for people working through past wounds, present stresses, and anxieties about the future. She emphasizes empathy, validation, and steady support throughout the counseling process, creating a space where clients can explore difficult experiences without fear of condemnation.

Sarah specializes in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a supplement to her ongoing counseling work. She frames treatment collaboratively, helping clients identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward greater well-being.

Sarah holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and indicates clinical training to provide professional counseling services. She welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside individuals who are ready to take steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sarah uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to trauma and relationship patterns. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps clients process distressing memories by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside therapeutic processing; it is often used for PTSD and complex trauma. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections, helping clients address intimacy, trust, and family-of-origin concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a tailored plan that fits the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, receive timely support between meetings, and access care from familiar surroundings while working with a therapist who adapts methods to the online setting.