- Stress management
- Relationship skills
- Self-esteem work
About Sarah
Sarah Stokes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. Sarah speaks English and focuses on practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings.
Sarah helps people break down upsetting moments into manageable steps. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills for regulating emotion, improving communication, and reducing panic symptoms. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what is working or not working in daily life.
People contact her about irritation that keeps coming back, sudden anger outbursts, resentment that builds over time, or trouble saying what they need in a relationship. She also supports those who want to build self-love and confidence after setbacks. Conversations often include simple tools for calming the body and rethinking unhelpful thoughts.
Her approach centers on practical skill building rather than long lectures. She and each client set clear short-term goals and track progress in concrete ways. Clients leave sessions with short exercises or communication scripts to try between meetings.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The therapist uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. Sarah encourages direct, honest conversation about what’s most pressing in a person’s life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill building. One common approach she uses is cognitive-behavioral techniques, which help identify patterns of unhelpful thinking and replace them with more useful responses; this can reduce anxiety, low mood, and reactive anger. Another frequent element is emotion regulation and stress-management skills that teach breathing, pacing, and brief routines to calm the body and slow escalating feelings.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapy process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and everyday life. Together they try short exercises, review what helped, and adjust the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful.
If you want to try online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first meeting. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so skills can be practiced between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and related concerns like panic attacks and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses evidence-based, practical techniques focused on skill building and clear short-term goals for everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.