- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Sara
Sara Klahr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 30 years of experience. She works with adults who are stressed, anxious, grieving, coping with life changes, struggling in relationships, managing anger, or facing issues like depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. She also addresses career questions, self-esteem, and concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, and codependency.
Sara uses a direct, straightforward style in sessions. She practices client-centered therapy and helps people identify what is causing their stress and frustration. Together they look for practical coping techniques that fit everyday life rather than abstract lists of steps.
Her work includes looking at how thoughts and behaviors keep patterns in place. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help people notice triggers and respond differently. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused thinking are used when someone wants clear goals and short-term shifts.
Sara has provided counseling in many settings over three decades. She says teletherapy surprised her by working better than expected and now uses it alongside other ways of meeting. That background means she is used to varied problems and life phases, and to helping people who want a mix of practical tools and straightforward conversation.
Sessions tend to focus on what’s happening now, and on small, repeatable steps that reduce reactivity and improve communication. People who want to manage anger, repair strained relationships, or find steadier day-to-day coping will find an approach that blends listening with action.
Sara works in English and accepts international clients. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Online sessions allow Sara to hear a person’s priorities and reflect them back, which helps clarify what to work on first.Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online session this often means identifying triggering thoughts, trying short experiments between meetings, and reviewing what changed. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and notice anger earlier. Those practices can be guided in a live session and then practiced during daily life.
Finding the best approach is a team effort. Sara will work with each person to decide which methods feel useful and to set small goals. She aims to combine listening with concrete strategies so progress is measured in real situations, not just talk.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats currently offered before booking. Many people find online meetings make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, handle brief check-ins, or practice skills between sessions. Discuss format and scheduling during the initial matching steps so sessions fit around your commitments.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She works with anger as part of stress, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. This includes frustration at work, resentment in close relationships, and reactions tied to past trauma.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and non-judgmental with a client-centered focus. She helps people identify root causes and practical coping techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings. That includes work with individuals, couples, and families.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in South Carolina. The LPC credential is shown as provided.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm session logistics before booking.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography mentions teletherapy as part of her practice. Please confirm current session format options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on your chosen plan and region.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.