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Sarah Ross

Compassionate counselor blending practical tools and insight

LMHC Washington

Experience
27 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sarah

Sarah Ross is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of clinical experience in a range of settings, from community mental health and drug court programs to marital counseling centers and independent practice.

Background and approach

She has served in supervisory and administrative roles and has specialized training in grief and loss as a thanatologist, which informs her work with people navigating bereavement and major life transitions. Her background includes collaborative work with substance use professionals and teaching communication skills to couples.

Her therapeutic stance is interactive and nonjudgmental, centered on positive regard and encouragement. Sarah draws on a flexible mix of approaches, often leaning on cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients examine thoughts and beliefs, while also using psychodynamic and client-centered ideas to explore deeper patterns and relationship dynamics.

She helps people identify blind spots that impede growth and supports them through steady, engaged work rather than quick fixes. Sarah counsels on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting and career issues.

She emphasizes a collaborative alliance in which therapist and client commit to the process and tailor methods to fit each person’s learning style and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sarah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills and new ways of responding. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a compassionate, supportive environment where the therapist follows the client's lead and focuses on empathy and positive regard to promote self-awareness and personal growth. The Gottman Method informs her work with relationship concerns by emphasizing communication skills and patterns that strengthen partnerships.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision. She will work with clients to clarify goals, consider what styles and techniques feel most comfortable, and adapt methods over time so the plan aligns with changing needs and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for fitting therapy into busy lives. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations within Washington, to continue steady therapeutic work during life transitions, and to select the mode of interaction that best supports a client’s learning style and day-to-day routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does this therapist address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting, career and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is interactive and nonjudgmental, offering encouragement and positive regard while helping clients identify blind spots and new perspectives. She blends cognitive behavioral methods with psychodynamic and client-centered ideas to match each client's needs.
How long has she practiced in the field?
She brings 27 years of clinical experience across settings such as community mental health, drug court collaborations, marital counseling centers, and independent practice.
What credentials and regional license does she hold?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the designation WA LMHC LH00008167 and practices from Washington.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and situations.
How are fees and subscription handled for sessions?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English