- Client-centered care
- Practical skill building
- Grief and loss support
About Sarah
Sarah Ross is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 27 years in the field. She has worked across community mental health, substance-use court programs, marital counseling centers, and private practice. Sarah often supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, and struggles with low self-esteem.
She aims to offer a nonjudgmental space where people feel heard and encouraged. Her style is interactive - she listens closely and points out blind spots clients may not notice. That gentle challenge often leads to new insights and clearer next steps.
Sarah describes her methods as eclectic. She uses practical ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic thinking alongside client-centered ways of relating. She can shift between coaching energy and a more nurturing stance depending on what a person needs in the moment.
Her background includes roles as a clinical supervisor, clinic director, and certified thanatologist focusing on grief and loss. Those experiences inform how she approaches complex life changes and bereavement without assuming a one-size-fits-all path.
Parents and caregivers often seek her out for help with parenting struggles, blended family issues, communication problems, and the strain that comes from juggling work and family life. She encourages realistic expectations and steady effort rather than quick fixes.
Asking for help can feel hard, and Sarah acknowledges the courage it takes to begin. She works collaboratively to set goals and build the steady progress people want for their lives.
How Sarah’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and supported while they figure out their own next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and lift mood. It is useful for stress, worry, and mood problems. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and managing conflict for people dealing with relationship stress and family difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sarah will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She adapts her methods over time so the plan fits the client’s needs rather than forcing a single technique.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time that can make appointments harder to attend. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining steady progress while juggling parenting, work, and life changes.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, parenting, self-esteem, trauma and compassion fatigue, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and nonjudgmental. She points out blind spots, offers encouragement, and balances coaching with a nurturing approach.
What is her professional background?
She has 27 years of experience and has worked in community mental health, drug court programs, marital counseling centers, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Washington LMHC which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Washington state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for appointments.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.