Works with
How Sarah works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sarah
Sarah Turnpaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anger, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and listens closely to help clients sort through painful emotions and find clearer ways forward. She uses a client-centered approach that starts with what matters most to the person in front of her.
Sessions focus on real-life goals such as managing anger, lowering anxiety, coping with grief, and building self-esteem.
Background and approach
Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented so people leave with tools they can use right away. Her work also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing helps people find internal reasons to make different choices.
Narrative and solution-focused ideas are used when reframing problems and highlighting practical steps forward. Sarah has five years of experience working with adults and adolescents on concerns that include trauma, family stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and career challenges. She aims to create a respectful space where clients feel heard and can practice new skills.
Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. People interested in beginning can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sarah's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sarah lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on what each person needs in the moment. It involves listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping clients set goals that matter to them. This approach works well for managing anger, grief, and life transitions because it begins with the person's priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions teach simple techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with stress.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes. It uses open questions and reflection to build motivation and commitment to practical steps. This approach can be especially useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a full conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, written reflection, or flexible pacing between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Sarah
What concerns does Sarah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, ADHD, trauma and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sarah takes a client-centered, straightforward approach and focuses on practical steps. She uses clear tools so people can practice skills between sessions.
What experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on issues such as trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.