- guilt and shame
- self esteem work
- career concerns
About Sara
Sara Gatlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and life transitions. Sara also focuses on issues such as attachment struggles, body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, women's issues, workplace stress, and challenges faced by young adults.
Sara keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people break concerns into manageable steps. Discussions often cover thoughts, behavior patterns, and how daily routines affect mood and confidence. She adapts the pace and topics to match what each person needs.
In practical work she helps people notice recurring thoughts and reactions, try small experiments between sessions, and practice clearer ways to talk about needs. For career and workplace concerns she focuses on decision-making, boundary setting, and confidence in professional settings. When guilt and shame come up, she looks at how those feelings influence behavior and relationships and what might shift them over time.
Sara encourages realistic next steps rather than quick fixes. Conversations include concrete skills to manage stress, short exercises to test new responses, and planning for real-world situations. Her approach aims to make hard moments more predictable and easier to handle.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform's matching process.
Therapeutic techniques and working online
Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and real-life practice. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, guilt, or low self-esteem and test more balanced ways of thinking. Behavioral strategies involve trying small experiments and skill practice between sessions to change avoidance, increase confidence, and improve mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they adjust methods and pacing so the work fits the person's life and needs rather than forcing a single method.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list explicit online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter touchpoint is needed. It can also let people choose quieter times of day and schedule around work or family commitments. Ask about the current session options during the matching questionnaire to choose what works best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related areas like body image, attachment issues, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions look at thoughts and behaviors, try small experiments, and build skills for real situations.
How much experience does she have?
Sara has seven years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the matching process.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.