- CBT techniques
- Client-Centered work
- Gottman communication
About Sarah
Sarah Ross is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 27 years of experience. She has worked in community mental health, drug court, marital counseling centers, and private practice. Her work addresses depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and stress.
She has experience supporting people coping with addiction-related issues in coordinated settings. She has also taught communication skills in marital counseling centers and supervised clinical teams. Those roles shaped a practical focus on skill-building and clear feedback.
Sarah uses an interactive style in sessions. She looks for patterns or "blind spots" that get in the way of progress. She points out those patterns and helps people notice new options for change.
Her methods combine client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic ideas. She also draws on mindfulness practices and elements of the Gottman Method when communication is central. Sarah adapts how she works to match each person's needs and pace.
She is direct about the work required for change and asks for commitment from both the person and herself. Practical skill practice, clearer communication, and steady attention to grief or past wounds are common parts of her sessions. She aims to help people gain insight and usable strategies for everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and helping a person lead the work. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect concerns back, clarify goals, and help people set their own agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to change patterns. Those tools work well in remote sessions because homework and short skills practice can be assigned between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, communication work from the Gottman Method, mindfulness practices, or psychodynamic reflection based on what the person needs most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people try verbal or paper-based exercises without travel. The focus remains on practical tools, clearer communication, and steady progress tailored to everyday routines.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting, career issues, compassion fatigue, and related areas including blended family issues and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is interactive and practical. She looks for behavioral patterns and offers straightforward feedback plus skill-based tools such as CBT and communication exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience working in community mental health, drug court, marital counseling centers, clinical supervision, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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