- Practical coping skills
- Gentle evidence based work
- Respectful supportive care
About Sarah
Sarah Ritchea O'Connor is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She works with people facing addiction, grief, body image worries, ADHD, and caregiving strain. Sarah aims to listen without judgment and meet people where they are.
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and brings ten years of counseling experience. That experience includes working with people who have eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders in some cases, as well as a growing focus on LGBTQ+ clients. Sarah says she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs.
Her style is open and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps, steady support, and building skills to cope with life changes. She uses approaches that help people notice patterns, practice new ways of relating, and manage strong emotions.
Sarah draws on several therapy methods to fit different problems and preferences. She describes herself as respectful and compassionate and aims to create space for honest discussion about difficult topics like trauma and end-of-life concerns.
People who choose her can expect collaborative planning and clear goals. The first step is often identifying what feels most urgent, then practicing small changes that add up over time. She encourages questions and shared decision making about next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions; it helps when worry, trust, or closeness feel difficult. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building understanding together, which supports people who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and sleep disruption.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions often mix listening and skill-building so people can try tools between meetings and report back what worked.
Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives by avoiding travel, making shorter check-ins easier, and allowing sessions to be scheduled around work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can also guide how to adapt exercises for an online visit so progress continues even when meetings happen remotely.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
This counselor supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep and eating problems, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and many related concerns.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sarah mixes client-centered listening with techniques from attachment work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy as suited to each person.
How much clinical experience does the counselor have?
She has ten years of professional counseling experience working in a variety of settings with diverse concerns.
What are the counselor's credentials and location?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with this counselor from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the easiest way to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.