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Sara LaBelle
Experience
10 years
Based in
Michigan
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Michigan

Sara LaBelle

LPC

Practical therapy for life transitions

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Michigan · 6401018780
NPI
1629447362

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  • Client-centered care
  • Skill-based techniques
  • Focused short-term work

About Sara

Sara LaBelle is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people through stressful life moments. She centers work on building resilience and practical coping skills for everyday challenges.

She spends time listening first and then helps clients name patterns that get in the way. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions often include skill practice for anxiety, sleep, or managing strong emotions.

Sara has about 10 years of experience working with people facing parenting strain, career transitions, grief, and relationship difficulties. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles. Her background includes helping people affected by adoption and foster care, attachment questions, and blended family stress.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to make ideas feel useful in daily life. She also uses mindfulness tools and solution-focused strategies to help people find small changes that add up. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is deciding on next steps.

Sara aims to make sessions practical and readable. She works with each person to set achievable goals, try new skills between meetings, and track what helps. People who prefer clear steps and steady support may find this approach helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. Online sessions using this approach give space for people to tell their story while the therapist reflects and helps clarify next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In an online setting CBT can include written exercises, homework assignments, and step-by-step practice to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and personal preference. Together they adjust techniques if something is not working and track small improvements over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life because sessions can be scheduled around work, childcare, or commuting. Online meetings can also make it easier to complete written exercises and share resources between sessions. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to fit each person's routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment, attachment, and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with skill teaching from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has about 10 years of clinical experience working with people through life transitions and emotional challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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