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Sarah Turnpaugh, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sarah

Sarah Turnpaugh offers a compassionate, client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration and practical skills to manage life’s stressors.

Background and approach

As an LCSW with five years of experience in Virginia, she draws on evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to help people address symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and ADHD-related challenges. She aims to create a respectful space where clients’ strengths guide treatment and concrete strategies support day-to-day functioning.

Sarah works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, career stress, compassion fatigue, and anger or control difficulties. Her practice also addresses complex life circumstances such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, domestic violence, and adjustment after loss.

She blends motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when helpful to build motivation and reframe personal stories, supporting clients as they pursue meaningful change. In sessions she prioritizes listening and partner-like collaboration, helping clients set attainable goals and practice new coping skills.

People seeking support can expect focused, respectful care aimed at improving emotional balance and practical functioning rather than quick fixes.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to help clients identify goals and strengths; this approach supports concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the everyday challenges of ADHD by centering the client’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of stress, mood difficulties, and reactions to trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt methods over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for the client’s circumstances.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for matching communication style to what feels most helpful. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and health demands, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and meaningful progress regardless of location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is primarily client-centered and collaborative, with use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with adults, adolescents, and families.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is licensed in Virginia and holds the credential LCSW with license number VA LCSW 0904014108.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Sarah can help with

Sarah Turnpaugh works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression.

Sarah works with adults, adolescents, their families, and stress and anxiety.

How Sarah approaches therapy

Sarah's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 5 years of clinical experience.