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Sarah Mossa

Sarah Mossa

LPCC, LPC

Illinois

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In their wordsCalm, practical counseling for life challenges

Key details

Credentials
LPCC, LPC
License
LCPC, Illinois / 180011720; LPC, Missouri / 2008000925; LPC, Arizona / LPC-20663; LPCC, Ohio / E.2202741
NPI
1831729763
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Telephone and video
  • 20 years experience

About Sarah

Sarah Mossa is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, substance use, relationship and intimacy challenges, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, career concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to fertility, miscarriage, and post-birth adjustment. Sarah practices with people from the LGBT community and those of various faith backgrounds.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She invites clients to set clear goals and works together on steps to meet them. Sarah draws on 20 years of experience using methods that focus on relationships, thoughts and behaviors, motivation for change, and short-term solutions.

Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can help next. She listens to each person’s story and tailors strategies that fit daily life. For relationship or intimacy concerns she helps partners talk through differences and build clearer communication.

Sarah has helped first responders, military members and veterans, and people navigating chronic illness, caregiving stress, or recovery from separation. She also supports people coping with natural or human-caused disaster and those facing aging or cancer-related stress.

She offers counseling by phone and video and asks people to work with her to choose approaches that match their goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

How therapy approaches shape online sessions

Attachment-based work looks at how current relationships affect feelings and behavior. In an online session this can mean talking through patterns with a focus on rebuilding trust and closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Online CBT often uses homework and short skill practices between meetings to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person’s experience and goals, creating space for people to be heard and to shape their own progress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That makes it easier to focus on what is useful and stop what is not working.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping work or health appointments without extra travel. Telephone or video can make it simpler to check in on progress, try a short coaching call, or keep regular meetings during a crisis or major life change. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and how they might fit your schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficulties

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Missouri, Arizona, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep troubles, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes including fertility and post-birth concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She works with clients to set goals and uses focused strategies to address what is most pressing right now.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of clinical experience and has worked with law enforcement, military, veterans, and civilians across a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is based in Illinois.

Can someone who lives outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.

What session formats are offered?

The biography states counseling is offered by telephone and video. Confirm the current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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