- Sleep problems
- Communication work
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Mossa is an LPCC and an LPC with twenty years of clinical experience in Illinois. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, sleep problems, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, stress, addiction, and LGBT-related matters. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She describes working together as a team to clarify goals and try practical steps that fit daily life. Sessions may focus on improving communication, changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, or finding small, concrete ways to reduce stress and improve sleep.
Sarah integrates Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods. That means she pays attention to relationship patterns, listens to what matters most to each person, and helps identify doable strategies to move forward. Conversations often look at how past family experiences affect present relationships and coping.
She has experience supporting people from a range of backgrounds, including law enforcement, military, veterans, and members of the LGBT community. She also works with people managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, fertility and pregnancy-related concerns, and those navigating divorce or blended family challenges.
Sessions are offered by telephone or video according to the original biography; readers should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How Sarah Applies Clinical Approaches Online
Sarah blends Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when appropriate. Attachment-Based work looks at relationship patterns and how early experiences shape current trust and closeness. Client-Centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck and testing practical alternatives to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change drinking or eating patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Sarah works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a client's goals, preferences, and daily life. She checks in about what feels helpful and shifts the plan as needed rather than committing to one way up front.
The original biography lists telephone and video counseling as session options, so confirm the formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins when bandwidth or camera use is limited, while video can support work on communication and intimacy by allowing visual cues. Confirm current options and scheduling through the matching questionnaire before your first session.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri, Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame-related concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, addiction, and stress that often accompany guilt or shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and team-oriented, using attachment-focused conversation, client-centered listening, and practical CBT and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has twenty years of experience supporting adults, including people in law enforcement, military, veterans, and members of the LGBT community.
What are her professional credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois with licensure noted as OH LPCC and AZ LPC in the original biography.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients according to the provided information; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for remote work?
The original biography mentions telephone and video counseling; confirm current session formats before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.