Hello! My name is Sarah May and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the State of Virginia. Prior to completing graduated school and becoming a licensed Counselor, I provided services in the Mental Health/Behavioral Health Services industry for 17 years. Over the past 17 years, I have gained experience in several different fields of counseling. I do have an eclectic approach to therapy, but the primary theory that I draw experience and motivation with is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Trauma Informed Care. I am aware that each person seeking Counseling services is unique and I am open and ready to assist through individualized, person centered services to ensure those seeking services are invested and involved in services! I am here to listen and provide support for you. I have been privileged to provide services to adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, phase of life changes, relationship issues, and many more.
I am available and looking forward to hearing from you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701007442
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Sarah is an incredibly thoughtful, insightful, caring, and intelligent counselor. She makes me feel heard and understood, and even when she doesn’t initially understand something, she goes above and beyond to figure it out. I have had several therapist before her that I connected with, but Sarah is the first that I feel that I can truly share anything with and receive non-judgmental and insightful feedback from her.
She’s given me a whole toolbox of coping skills that we’ve worked to tailor to my specific needs and she’s made me feel confident in my ability to independently manage my own mental health once I’m in a place to step away from actively seeing a counselor.
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Sarah May is kind, understanding and insightful. Her patience and expertise has helped me learn so much about myself. I am forever grateful for her help.
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders
Sarah was the second counselor I was matched with after requesting a switch from the first. Immediately I felt at ease with her. She walked me through a very dark time in my life and helped me make sense of my emotions. I’m convinced I wouldn’t have progressed as quickly as I did without Sarah’s help.
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sarah is great and the best therapist I’ve had on BetterHelp.
Written on Dec 27, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Sarah has been awesome. I stopped counseling a couple months ago and recently started again. I have confidence she will be just as helpful this go around.
Written on Nov 10, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and adhd
I really like how Sarah replies back and how she listens to what I’m saying! I don’t get to write a lot of times but when I do, she replies in a timely manner!
Written on Oct 30, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem