Sarah Peters

Practical, creative support for everyday challenges

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sarah

Sarah Peters welcomes people seeking practical, skills-based support for stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She emphasizes building coping tools and strengthening self-esteem while offering time and space to reflect on difficult experiences.

Background and approach

Clients who prefer a blend of conversation and creative expression may find her approach particularly accessible, as she draws on both talk-based and art-informed methods to meet each person's needs. Sarah holds an LCPC and brings 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals, groups, and direct care staff.

Her work is grounded in a strength-based perspective and informed by several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She integrates art and reflective writing when helpful, and uses those practices alongside verbal interventions to support emotion regulation, coping with life changes, and managing compassion fatigue.

Based in Illinois, Sarah supports clients who want a collaborative, practical path toward greater resilience and well-being. She focuses on clear goals and teaches concrete strategies while also creating space for exploration and personal growth.

Using proven approaches in online therapy

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. CBT focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for changing patterns that cause distress.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be useful for coping with life transitions, grief, and ongoing stress by emphasizing psychological flexibility and purposeful behavior.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah will work with each person to assess needs, try interventions, and adjust methods over time so therapy aligns with goals and preferences. This shared decision-making helps tailor whether sessions emphasize skill training, creative expression, or reflective exploration.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from different locations and at varying times. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules and to continue with consistent support while adjusting the format to what feels most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?

She works with issues such as self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, SAD, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strength-based, blending talk therapy with creative practices when helpful and teaching concrete coping skills informed by CBT and DBT principles.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and direct care staff and uses both verbal and art-informed techniques to support clients.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LCPC credential with license number IL LCPC 180.011940 and practices in Illinois.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what session formats does she meet with clients?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

What should I know about cost and scheduling?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressIntellectual disabilitySeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English