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Entry 182273North Carolina / United States

Sarah Plano

Sarah Plano, LCMHC

North Carolina 17 years in practice

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LCMHC - stress and relationship concerns

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Sarah

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 17 years of experience, Sarah Plano focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and career challenges. She works with adults facing life changes, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures, and mood concerns. Sessions use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people tackle practical problems and adjust patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Sarah begins by listening to what matters most to each person. She emphasizes clear goals and straightforward conversation. People can expect to talk about current challenges, how those problems show up day to day, and small steps to try between sessions.

Her background includes long-term clinical work helping people manage stress, cope with loss, and handle relationship and family-related strains. She has supported clients with ADHD, compassion fatigue, body image and eating concerns, and issues tied to blended family or caregiving roles. Sarah draws on CBT to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and on Solution-Focused Therapy to create short-term, actionable plans.

Sessions also address attachment and communication problems, control and codependency issues, fertility or parenting stress, and feelings of isolation or shame. She frames these topics in plain language and focuses on concrete strategies the person can try between meetings.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.

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How her approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client clarify what matters most so sessions stay person-directed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy aims to identify small, achievable steps and build on what already works in the client's life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sarah will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then recommend ways of working that match those needs. The first sessions typically include goal-setting and a plan for what to try between meetings.

The site biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online meetings make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, keep short check-ins during a workday, or avoid travel time. The therapist will help align session length and focus with everyday schedules and practical constraints so therapy can fit into regular routines.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, career difficulties, addictions, parenting pressures, and related topics listed in her specialties.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches guide how sessions are structured and the practical tools she offers.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people manage stress, grief, relationship issues, and related concerns.

What credential and location does she hold?

She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina. Her listed practice location is North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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