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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Sarah
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 13 years of experience. Sarah Sommerville helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with issues like attachment concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Sarah uses practical conversation and goal-focused work to address what feels most urgent. Sessions move at a straightforward pace. She listens for patterns in relationships and daily habits, and then suggests ways to test small shifts that can change how things feel day to day.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She and the client set short-term steps alongside broader goals. That can mean practicing new ways of talking with others, trying different routines to reduce worry, or identifying beliefs that get in the way of self-worth.
Over the course of 13 years she has worked with many people facing life transitions such as separation and grief from relationship endings. She also spends time on concerns that build up slowly, like chronic stress and low motivation, helping clients find clearer priorities and manageable actions.
Sarah frames therapy as active problem solving rather than only reflection. Clients can expect concrete suggestions between sessions and space to test them. The aim is clearer communication, reduced anxiety, and a steadier sense of purpose as clients move forward.
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How evidence-based approaches fit into online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thoughts, behaviors, or interaction patterns. Cognitive approaches help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking that fuels anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies include small experiments and routine changes to reduce worry and increase motivation.Another common focus is relationship and attachment work. This involves identifying patterns in how people relate, practicing different ways of expressing needs, and improving communication. That work can help with relationship tension, separation, and recurring conflict.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review current struggles, goals, and preferences together to decide which techniques to try. That collaborative planning can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about the available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what will work best for your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses direct, practical conversation and goal-focused work. Therapy includes setting short-term steps and trying small, concrete changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.