Sarah Bentley is a licensed counselor who helps adults untangle patterns that keep them stuck. She focuses on practical steps to ease anxiety, rebuild self esteem, and reduce the day-to-day stress that interrupts life. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel approachable and doable for people who are worried about making a change.
Sarah draws on talking-based work and targeted interventions to find the experiences that feed current struggles. She listens for the beliefs and habits that cause pain, then helps people challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions often include grounding skills for strong emotions and concrete tools for managing relationships, sleep, and cravings.
When trauma shows up, Sarah uses approaches that help process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life. She supports people through grief, addiction recovery work, and patterns tied to attachment and abandonment. Her aim is to shift stuck patterns so people can make different choices and feel more like themselves.
Sarah holds credentials as an LPCC and an LMHP and has practiced for 10 years in New Mexico. She offers a collaborative style that centers the client’s goals. People who want straightforward guidance and steady support often find this approach helpful.
If someone is curious about how therapy might fit into their life, Sarah asks about goals and current routines, then outlines small, manageable steps to begin. The focus is on building practical skills and changing the beliefs that keep people from moving forward.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Sarah uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people notice automatic reactions and try different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy is also central; it focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person’s pace so goals grow from what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete tools for checking thoughts, shifting unhelpful beliefs, and practicing new behaviors between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is made and new needs emerge, so people stay involved in deciding their path.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. One practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into busy schedules, making it easier to attend during a lunch break or between errands. Online work also lets people use written tools and exercises between meetings, and sessions can be adjusted in length or focus to match daily life. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote formats, and the emphasis remains on steady progress and usable skills rather than on theoretical answers.
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Nebraska, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating struggles, and self esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She combines listening with skill teaching and homework to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and attachment issues.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LPCC and LMHP credentials and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.