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Sarah Watt, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sarah

Sarah Watt brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida as an LMHC.

Background and approach

She began with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and completed a master’s in counseling in 2007, then built a varied career across inpatient hospitals, community mental health, residential treatment, school-based therapy, and outpatient settings.

After relocating to Florida for family reasons, she established a independent practice in 2017 where she has worked with people facing trauma, dissociation, and addictions, among many other concerns. Her approach centers on collaboration and practical support.

She blends client-centered principles with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, and uses trauma-focused methods when indicated. Sarah emphasizes relational connection and aims to help clients move through grief, anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD-related struggles, and life transitions while strengthening coping skills and self-understanding.

Sarah frames therapy as a partnership focused on finding the right fit. She encourages prospective clients to connect by video or phone to explore compatibility and to determine the best strategies for their goals and values.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Sarah integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the client’s perspective guides the process, which helps when exploring values, relationships, and emotional needs. CBT provides structured tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, mood symptoms, and ADHD-related challenges.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation or impulsivity are central concerns; DBT teaches concrete skills for distress tolerance, emotional balance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Choosing which approach to emphasize is treated as a collaborative decision. The therapist and client work together to match techniques to the client’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow for flexibility in pacing, check-ins between sessions, and varied ways of communicating so clients can choose the format that feels most accessible and useful for their needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah frequently address in sessions?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, mood disorders, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, mixing practical skill-building with trauma-informed processing and relational focus to help clients develop coping strategies and greater self-understanding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience across inpatient, community, residential, school-based, and outpatient settings, and opened a independent practice in 2017.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH12814 and practices in Florida.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Appointments can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering several remote options to fit different needs.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Sarah can help with

Sarah Watt works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

Sarah works with people suffering from dissociative disorders, trauma, and addictions issues.

How Sarah approaches therapy

Sarah's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 15 years of clinical experience.