Greetings.
My name is Sarah O'Halla MA, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. I earned my bachelor's degree in education from Michigan State University, and a master's degree in counseling from Oakland University (2001). My professional experience started as a science teacher, and eventually transitioned to a high school counselor. I am the proud mom of three daughters. My greatest professional passion has been providing mental health support. I have worked in mental health related fields for 5 years, specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues and divorce.
My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, whereby we work together to challenge ways of thinking that affect feelings and behaviors. Together we develop new perspectives and personal coping strategies that help you focus on solving current problems. I believe that your experiences and challenges are unique, and I will individualize your care using a holistic approach that addresses the variables impacting your life. My goal is to guide you in your life journey toward growth, healing, empowerment and peace.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, 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, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401008216
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarah O'Halla. 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.
Sarah is wonderful! She helped me identify early on that I want to actively work toward goals and that worksheets would be helpful in that effort. She is very supportive, always follows up on all the relevant topics we have identified, and has great insight, knowledge, and advice. Exactly what I was looking for!
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief