Sara Irwin, LCPC, LPC

Sara Irwin is a licensed counselor who aims to help people feel steadier when life feels overwhelming. She listens first and helps clients notice the thoughts and everyday habits that keep them stuck. Her style is warm and straightforward, so people can talk about what matters without extra jargon.

Sara holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Creighton University and carries both LCPC and LPC credentials. She has 14 years of experience working in clinics and private practice, supporting people through anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and parenting stress. She also helps with relationship struggles, ADHD, body-image concerns, and the practical fallout of life changes.

In sessions she blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with humanistic, attachment-based ideas and acceptance-focused work. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and clarify what matters most to them. Sessions also include practical problem solving and skill-building for managing strong emotions and impulses.

Sara believes therapy can start real change. She works with each person to set clear goals and build steps that fit daily life. Outside of work she spends time with her two young children, runs, reads, and enjoys being outdoors.

If you want help shifting thoughts and everyday habits, Sara offers a straightforward, compassionate approach that focuses on what will make life more livable now.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without fighting them and then commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying specific behavior changes and coping skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connection and emotion patterns and can help with trust, intimacy, and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see what fits each person’s goals and preferences. That may mean using ACT tools one week and CBT skill practice the next, or combining ideas from attachment work and client-centered listening to fit the situation.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or family needs. Some people prefer a brief check-in when life is hectic, while others choose longer sessions for deeper work; the therapist will help match the format and pace to what works best.