- Addictions support
- Anger management
- Mood disorders
About Sarah
Sarah Riggs is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Sarah also addresses trauma, grief, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, relationship strain, and workplace stress.
She prioritizes clear, respectful conversation in sessions. Sarah adapts how she talks and what she suggests to the individual in front of her. She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage strong feelings and cravings.
Her background includes long-term work with substance use concerns and with veterans and armed forces issues. That experience informs how she helps people handle relapse risk, cravings, and the emotional fallout of trauma. She brings steady, experienced guidance to problems that build over time.
Sessions emphasize problem-solving, coping strategies, and learning ways to notice and change patterns that lead to angry outbursts or depressive lapses. Sarah works with people on managing stress at work, handling social anxiety, and improving self-esteem. She also supports those navigating major life changes.
Practical action is a common focus: small behavior changes, clearer communication, and coping tools for moments of intense feeling. People leave with concrete steps to try between meetings and realistic goals to track progress.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on skills people can practice between meetings. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations, which can reduce anger, anxiety, and depressive thinking. Behavioral techniques focus on changing actions and routines - for example planning small steps to manage cravings or reduce stress at work.Therapists also use trauma-informed methods to help people process strong memories and reactions. These approaches teach grounding and emotion-regulation skills to reduce intense responses and improve day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to try and how to adapt them over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time. They are practical for continuing work on anger, stress, addictions, and mood management while juggling everyday obligations.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship strain, and workplace issues.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps, coping tools, and clearer communication tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with substance use concerns, mood disorders, and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.