Sara Van Slyke is a licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience. She practices in Washington and focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She emphasizes a respectful, person-first approach and encourages people who are taking the first step toward therapy.
She begins by listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths that can be used in therapy. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what the client needs right now. This can help when someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start.
Her work draws on client-centered ideas that keep the person’s goals at the center of the process. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy tools are used when managing strong emotions and building coping skills.
People who come to her often want help with life changes, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, or challenges at work and home. She also supports those dealing with eating concerns, intimacy issues, parenting stress, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, anger, and career decisions.
Sara aims to make therapy approachable and down-to-earth. She reminds clients they already have resources and works with them to build practical steps forward. If you’re unsure, starting with a short matching questionnaire is the first step toward scheduling time together.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Sara uses client-centered therapy to keep each person’s goals and preferences at the core of sessions. This approach focuses on listening, building trust, and helping clients identify their own strengths to guide change.
She also draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve repetitive thinking patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are also part of her work for managing strong emotions and building practical coping tools. These approaches can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone needs clear strategies to handle stress and relationships.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed method.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when those are helpful. Talk with the therapist during the match and scheduling steps to choose what works best for timing, length, and how you prefer to meet.
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sara helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and depression. She also supports clients working through grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, bipolar and ADHD challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, highlights strengths, and works with clients on practical steps and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience includes work with motivation, confidence, and a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington. The profile lists licensure details as FL LMHC and WA LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
