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Sarah Alley, LPCC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Sarah

Sarah Alley is a California-licensed LPCC with six years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers her practice on the belief that clients are experts on their own stories and that those personal strengths can be mobilized to navigate difficult moments. Her approach aims to meet each person where they are, offering steady guidance while honoring individual resilience and growth.

Sarah frames therapy as a collaborative process that begins with small, courageous steps toward greater well-being. She works with concerns that range from panic and social anxiety to workplace struggles, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation, and she attends to life stages such as pregnancy and childbirth when they intersect with emotional health.

Her manner is supportive and empowering, focused on practical coping strategies as well as building self-compassion and improved communication skills. Clients can expect an approachable therapist who helps translate insight into action while respecting personal values and goals.

Evidence-based approaches and online flexibility

Sarah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and ADHD-related challenges, teaching focused strategies for managing attention, impulsivity, and stressful moments in day-to-day life. Another approach centers on mood regulation and coping with life transitions, helping clients identify patterns, develop healthier responses to stress, and strengthen self-compassion during difficult changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work she does with each client. She assesses needs, goals, and preferences together to determine which techniques and pacing feel most useful, and then adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This process is meant to empower clients to take an active role in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more convenient for people with busy lives. These options support ongoing work between sessions and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that fit their daily routines, increasing accessibility and continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like panic, social anxiety, impulsivity, and workplace struggles.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and empowering, emphasizing clients' strengths and practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience providing mental health support in California.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California under CA LPCC 16579.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
She conducts therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English