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- Addictions
- DBT and CBT
- Values-based work
About Sarah
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia with 13 years of experience, Sarah Baumgardner helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She writes plainly and listens for practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Sarah uses several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and take committed action. Sessions emphasize concrete skills and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.
People come to her with issues such as substance use, attachment problems, dissociation, codependency, or major life transitions. She helps by teaching coping strategies, improving communication habits, and addressing patterns that keep problems going. Therapy includes practice between sessions so new skills can be used in everyday life.
Her background spans 13 years of clinical work in West Virginia. As an LPC she blends client-centered conversation with structured interventions from DBT and CBT. The focus is on what a person needs now - reducing distress, managing impulses, and improving relationships.
Sessions are collaborative. Sarah asks questions, offers tools, and reviews what works. People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work tend to find this approach useful.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Sarah commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. DBT focuses on building skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it is often used when people struggle with mood swings, impulsive behavior, or self-harm urges. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems going. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means trying interventions, reviewing what helps, and adjusting techniques as therapy progresses. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports doing skill practice and real-life experiments between meetings so gains carry over into daily routines.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, dissociation, and substance use problems.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions often mix skills training with values clarification and relational work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience providing mental health care. That experience has included work with addiction, trauma, and identity-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia. The LPC credential is stated as WV LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your initial session. That process starts the intake and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.