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Sara Irwin, LMHC, LMHP

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression
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About me

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't"

Hello! I am glad you are here and I look forward to working with you.

I am a licensed mental health and addiction therapist in with over 10 years of experience in the field. I graduated from Creighton University in 2008 with a Master's degree in Community Counseling. I have worked with all ages in clinic setting and private practice on various issues including substance abuse, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting struggles, stress management, and poor impulse control. In addition, I am also trained as a certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

My therapeutic style is based on being genuine and understanding with clients. I believe it is essential to actively listen and effectively problem solve with my clients. My therapeutic foundation is a mix of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive theories. There are so many benefits from seeking out therapy. It can be the beginning of a powerful change for a person's life. I enjoy helping people reach their goals or resolve what is bothering them. I encourage you to start today to change your life for the better by allowing me to help your through your journey.

When I am not working, I stay busy with my family. I have two little guys, so I am always on the go with these two. I also love running, traveling, reading, learning new things, and being outdoors.

I am here to help you get unstuck and live your best life!

Professional experience

14yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

IA LMHC 110788

NE LMHP 3880

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sara Irwin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Sara continues to show care and expertise in her approach to helping me. She always asks good questions which not only gives her the information that allows her to fully identify and understand my issues and the impact that they are having on my day to day life.
Sara is just the best!

Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 years and 7 months

Sara it’s simply amazing.

Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Sara is wonderful. She's kind, compassionate and empathetic. She asks insightful questions and helps you feel grounded when everything feels chaotic. So grateful for the time we worked together.

Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Sara is a wonderful therapist. Kind, understanding and supportive.

Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have been working with Sara for several years now. I have grown a lot and I am very grateful for the opportunity. The healing journey I have with Sara is so beautiful and liberating, I even took courses to become a counselor so that I might be able to help people around me a little bit.

Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 years on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and career difficulties

I love working with Sara!

Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes