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- Addictions focus
- Mood disorders
- Stress and anxiety
About Sarah
LCPC (Maryland) with 30 years of clinical experience, Sarah Riggs focuses on addictions, mood concerns, anxiety, and related life stresses. She works with people who face substance use, bipolar disorder, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes. Sessions address practical problems like workplace stress, relationship strain, and grief.
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and develop coping strategies. She concentrates on concrete skills and problem-solving rather than abstract theory. Conversations are adjusted to the person's needs so sessions focus on what matters now.
Her background includes long-term practice supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction and veterans' and armed forces issues. She also attends to multicultural concerns, personality and mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. That breadth means she can bring context to complex or overlapping problems.
In sessions she helps people learn skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and handle anger. She supports work on self-esteem, social anxiety, and workplace problems. Practical steps and short-term goals are common parts of her approach.
People who want to begin with a clear plan can use the matching process to schedule an initial appointment. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location. International clients are not accepted.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Sarah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem-solving. One common approach emphasizes learning coping strategies and behavior change to reduce substance use and manage cravings. This approach teaches concrete steps and relapse prevention skills useful for drug and alcohol addiction and related problems.Another approach centers on mood and anxiety management through structured strategies such as activity planning, thought work, and gradual exposure to feared situations. These techniques help with depression, bipolar mood swings, social anxiety, and workplace stress by building day-to-day routines and reducing avoidance.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try what seems likely to help, and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the presenting problems and personal circumstances.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, support shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent commuting. These practical benefits often help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working on concrete goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, and related issues such as workplace stress and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes practical skills and problem-solving to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings, including long-term work with people facing addiction and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices with that credential in the state of Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.