Sarah Donovan, LPC - Therapist in Wisconsin

Client-centered care
Practical skills
20 years experience

About Sarah

Sarah Donovan is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and addiction-related struggles. Sarah aims to make the first step feel manageable and often reminds people that reaching out takes courage.

Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters in daily life. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Conversations are practical and aimed at finding what works for each person rather than fitting everyone to the same plan.

Her work draws on client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and problem-focused approaches. That means she listens first, helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and then tries simple, realistic strategies to change how people respond to stress. She also uses tools from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when a situation calls for them.

Sarah has supported people facing life transitions, grief, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and challenges linked to aging. She also helps those coping with natural or human-caused disaster-related impacts, and with issues like fertility, separation, and family-of-origin struggles. Sessions aim to help people regain a sense of control and clearer next steps.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are welcome. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients can speak honestly about what’s hard. Online sessions let this work continue by keeping the conversation person-focused and paced to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then test small changes. In online sessions CBT can use brief exercises, homework, and practical tools that fit into a person’s day. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interactions. Online work can include practicing those skills, planning for stressful moments, and tracking progress between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it feels, and adjusting course together rather than assuming one approach up front.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online delivery can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. It also allows for shorter check-ins or more frequent brief touchpoints to practice new skills. Reach out via the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to arrange the session types that work best for you.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, motivation problems, addictions, and trauma or abuse. She also works with many related life challenges such as caregiver stress, fertility issues, divorce and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focused on listening first and then using practical strategies. Sessions emphasize workable steps and coping skills that fit a person’s everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor. That background includes helping people navigate mood concerns, relationship questions, and major life changes.

What credentials and location information should I know?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin. The profile lists her credential as LPC and the state as Wisconsin.

Which languages are offered and does she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and sets the first session in motion.