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Sara Irwin, LMHP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sara. View 183 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, and 4 more

Recent reviews

This has been a wonderful experience with a therapist! I’m looking forward to many more sessions

Reviewed November 2024

Sara was able to zero down on my main issue and quickly helped me think them through, reducing a lot of the anxiety I was feeling.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Sara

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHP, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, LPCC

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't"

Hello! I am glad you are here and I look forward to working with you.

I am a licensed mental health and addiction therapist in with over 10 years of experience in the field. I graduated from Creighton University in 2008 with a Master's degree in Community Counseling. I have worked with all ages in clinic setting and private practice on various issues including substance abuse, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting struggles, stress management, and poor impulse control. In addition, I am also trained as a certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

My therapeutic style is based on being genuine and understanding with clients. I believe it is essential to actively listen and effectively problem solve with my clients. My therapeutic foundation is a mix of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive theories. There are so many benefits from seeking out therapy. It can be the beginning of a powerful change for a person's life. I enjoy helping people reach their goals or resolve what is bothering them. I encourage you to start today to change your life for the better by allowing me to help your through your journey.

When I am not working, I stay busy with my family. I have two little guys, so I am always on the go with these two. I also love running, traveling, reading, learning new things, and being outdoors.

I am here to help you get unstuck and live your best life!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling 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 Paranoia Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sara Irwin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184984361.

  • LMHP · Nebraska · 3880 · Expires September 2026
  • LMHC · Iowa · 110788 · Expires September 2026
  • LPC · Missouri · 2023047496 · Expires June 2025
  • LCPC · Nevada · CP5604-R · Expires January 2026
  • LPC · Texas · 94523 · Expires August 2026
  • LPCC · California · 16317 · Expires April 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sara Irwin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

183 reviews

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This has been a wonderful experience with a therapist! I’m looking forward to many more sessions

Reviewed November 2024

Sara was able to zero down on my main issue and quickly helped me think them through, reducing a lot of the anxiety I was feeling.

Reviewed November 2024

Nice to have someone who understands you

Reviewed September 2024

I absolutely adore BetterHelp and my Therapist is absolutely amazing, patient and understanding. She provided plenty of resources and is flexible and responsive with check-ins. She’s the best!

Reviewed August 2024

Sara is one of the most supportive, compassionate, considerate people I’ve Ever talked with

Reviewed August 2024

I've been talking to Sara for many years, sometimes weekly, sometimes once a month. I highly recommend talking to Sara, as she's a good listener and gives great advice when you ask.

Reviewed July 2024

Love working with Sara, best investment I have ever made

Reviewed June 2024

Best therapist ever, sorry I am bad at pointing out specifics, but I have had several and she is the best I have experienced.

Reviewed May 2024

Just the very best that she could be....I am incredibly glad that I was paired with Sara.

Reviewed May 2024

Sarah is the GOAT. I’d pay 1000 a session if I could. She’s doing gods work. Just match with her if you can, trust me.

Reviewed May 2024

Sara, continues to find ways to help you through your journey and she will meet you where you're at. She isn't pushy, she lets you work at your pace, she encourages you and will assist you along the way. If you're thinking of taking a step towards healing she will work right along side you to help you meet your goals.

Reviewed March 2024

Sara Irwin is the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve honestly had a lot. I always come back to her when I need advice or guidance or just to vent. I’ve been seeing her for years and strongly recommend her warm, welcoming, patient vibe. She offers great resources and recommendations as well, and is always knowledgeable and understanding about whatever I throw at her feet.

Reviewed February 2024

Sara has been excellent and steered me through some very difficult moments in my life and we have found constructive solutions and I have overcome some major issues that may have been emotionally damaging if left unchecked. Sara is very patient and perceptive and her conclusions are spot on. She can see things I can’t see.

Reviewed May 2020

Sara is very caring, and excellent at driving you through difficult thoughts and feelings. She genuinely cares about your situation, and about helping you be a better self.

Reviewed December 2023

Sara has been great to talk to and feel listened to. She's also very consistent in checking in between sessions. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2023

Sara is a beautiful listener. She is not pushy to me and that really helps my personal style of therapy. Though, she is persistent in giving me perspective and challenging questions and thats important. She is comforting and makes a great cheerleader. Im thankful for her.

Reviewed November 2023

If your making the hard decision to begin your therapy journey or your coming back to therapy I would highly recommend Sara. Sara takes her time to get to know you and offers different therapy methods based on your needs. She will modify as needed, she is flexible and she encourages you to just be who you are. She will help you with big or small things and your voice will always matter!

Reviewed September 2023

Having Sara there at the end of a video link gives me a great deal of comfort. Whether I have something which concerns me or I simply want to talk to someone Sara is always there to help and because she remembers the details around my situation she immediately has context which hlps with her response. Sara is as good as they come.

Reviewed September 2023

I am really grateful for my sessions with Sara. She has been a great therapist and I have always felt supported and listened to. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed August 2023

Working with Sara has been great! We have been working together for 3 months and it has been nothing but growth. Sara is extremely resourceful and provides me with multiple approaches to my issues, just like I asked her. With her help, I feel like I have gained a more rooted connection to myself and my surroundings. I walked into therapy with great hesitation but with Sara openness and kindness I know I made the right decision. I am now one of those people who recommends you talk to a therapist about everything. You should talk to a therapist about it.

Reviewed August 2023

Data has this very deep understanding and listening that makes me feel very secured. She is very present and I can feel she is really interested in what I m saying to her. She sends me a message everyday to see how I am, and it's nice to have her support. We are in our firsts sessions, that were more to understand the global situation, and I feel that I m going to do evolve a lot with her!

Reviewed June 2023

Sara has offered me a multi-faceted approach to therapy. She is attentive to detail, available via the messaging and has a plethora of available therapy times. I, specifically, love that she understands my busy life style, as a mom of young kids, and will send me podcast recommendations, book excerpts and TEDtalks to reference about things we've discussed in our live sessions.

Reviewed May 2023

Sara is a wonderful therapist. She has helped keep me calm and helped me manage a lot of problems. She is kind and compassionate. I'd highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2023

Sara has made a tremendous impact on my life. She is a compassionate and caring listener, she is well informed on so many relevant topics and I have had exceptional personal growth working with her. I have already recommended Sara to a number of people and will continue to do so. She is a true gift and I am so grateful to have her help.

Reviewed April 2023

I highly recommend Sara. She is understanding & responsive

Reviewed March 2023

If your wanting to really work on yourself and what has been holding you back , then Sara is the therapist you should choose. Sara listens to your needs and meets you wherever you are each day. Sara is a great therapist. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2023

Sara continues to show care and expertise in her approach to helping me. She always asks good questions which not only gives her the information that allows her to fully identify and understand my issues and the impact that they are having on my day to day life. Sara is just the best!

Reviewed January 2023

Sara it’s simply amazing.

Reviewed December 2022

Sara is wonderful. She's kind, compassionate and empathetic. She asks insightful questions and helps you feel grounded when everything feels chaotic. So grateful for the time we worked together.

Reviewed December 2022

Sara is a wonderful therapist. Kind, understanding and supportive.

Reviewed December 2022

I have been working with Sara for several years now. I have grown a lot and I am very grateful for the opportunity. The healing journey I have with Sara is so beautiful and liberating, I even took courses to become a counselor so that I might be able to help people around me a little bit.

Reviewed November 2022

I love working with Sara!

Reviewed November 2022

Sara has been amazing support. I reached out without really know what I needed to tackle first. She helped me organize what I was experiencing into words and came from a place of first understanding. She’s great at offering realistic suggestions and honest feedback. I leave each session feeling a little lighter than I came.

Reviewed November 2022

Sara is not only the most amazing therapist I have ever worked with, she is also one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met. She makes me feel important and she validates my concerns. She offers great advice and suggestions. She is always there for me when I need her. She has such an in-depth understanding of the issues I am going through - I feel like I can trust her one hundred percent. With Sara's help I have grown and changed so much and she has made such a tremendous impact on my life. I wish everyone could be as fortunate as I have been to find and work with such a great therapist. To anyone thinking of starting therapy with Sara, I say go for it, make the investment in yourself. You won't regret it. Working with Sara is one of the absolute best things that has ever happened to me! I can't imagine where I would be today without her.

Reviewed September 2022

Sara is amazing ! Very attentive and involved in what is actually going on in my life. She remembers things from session to season which makes a big difference on comparison to other therapies in the past who always needed a recap or forgot important details about my life. Sara is very considerate and thoughtful. She helps me stay accountable, when sometimes all I want to do it hide in the sheets and pretend it’ll all go away if I ignore it all long enough. Thank you Sara ! I have really appreciated being able to rely on you.

Reviewed September 2022

I feel as though I write the same things each time I am asked, and that's because Sara is consistently helpful at the highest level. She has a knack of knowing what approach I need at any given time and she is just perfect for what I need. I have nothing but good things to say about Sara - she is faultless....

Reviewed September 2022

Sara is very caring and courteous. She's stellar at helping me dive into my issues and not just fixing them, but understanding them. Her given materials and experience has truly changed the way I view myself and others so that I better function and truly love who I am and the life I have. I am so grateful to her time and effort in helping me better my mental health.

Reviewed August 2022

Sara Irwin it’s awesome

Reviewed August 2022

You will never find a kinder more knowledgeable therapist than Sara. She will listen and provide honest constructive advice. She makes talking about the hard things easier. I wouldn't chose anyone else to be my therapist.

Reviewed July 2022

Sara has been amazing! She had really stayed with the me and kept me on track, like accountable. Sara is reassuring and kind and gentle and real. She doesn’t fluff over things but has a kind way of helping me notice what would help me improve. I am so grateful to have been connected with Sarah ! I have noticed a huge positive impact, change in myself and my habits. I still have a ways to go, but after 3 months I’ve never had this kind of progress before and have seen many therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Sara has been wonderfully supportive and kind. The therapy has been and continues to be very helpful.

Reviewed April 2022

Sara is the most knowledgeable and understanding therapist I have ever worked with. I have seen so much progress in working with her. She is helping me deal with issues I have struggled with forever. I would recommend her 100%. She is amazing and I am so fortunate to have found her.

Reviewed March 2022

Sara is remarkable. So calm and kind and just lovely. She brings a very refreshing change to the way we do things here in the UK. I can’t thank her enough for her insight, help and support.

Reviewed March 2022

I've been working with Sara intensively about 6 months since Oct 2020. I am a different person now. I am more confident with my ability to deal with hardship and less anxious. I still see her once every several months for maintenance. Sara is attentive, caring, and knowledgeable. I feel grateful Betterhelp matched me with Sara.

Reviewed January 2022

Sara is everything that I could want from my therapy sessions. Just perfect

Reviewed December 2021

I've worked with Sara on and off for awhile now. She is very sympathetic to whatever is happening in your life at the time. She offers real advice not generic text book theory. She is flexible with scheduling and works you to meet your needs. I wouldn't work with anyone else. Sara truly cares about the people on the other end of the line.

Reviewed December 2021

Sara is a lovely therapist. Kind, supportive and caring. She listens and is very understanding. I'd recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2021

Sara is an invaluable source of advice in my life. Even after a few sessions with her I feel I can trust her completely. I feel that she understands my concerns 100% and takes them seriously - altogether I'm extremely helpful for her support!

Reviewed September 2021

Sarah is great!

Reviewed September 2021

I immediately felt comfortable with Sara and working with her has changed my life for the better. She listens, understands and empathises but also is proactive and realistic with her feedback and advice, which I find invaluable. It’s such a relief to finally find a therapist I click with and I always feel more clear-minded about the issues I’m facing after a session with her or message from her. She shares genuinely useful resources to help me with both my trauma and day-to-day functioning, which is helping me regulate my emotions, set boundaries and get further on my healing journey than I could ever have done alone. Thank you Sarah ☺️

Reviewed June 2021

Sara is the best!

Reviewed June 2021

Sara is incredible. She listened to the concerns and problems that I wanted to talk about and she asked the right questions to get me thinking. She is beyond respectful, and also inserts her tips and thoughts that I think are important to hear. She has completely helped me overcome the obstacles that I entered therapy for and I can not recommend her enough.

Reviewed June 2021

Sara is really supportive and patient. I’ve tried working with a number of other councillors on this site and none compare to her. She had been really compassionate and is a great listener. It’s really easy to talk to her without feeling criticized or judged. I was about to give up on trying to work with any councillor again but am glad that I took a chance on working with her. She’s been absolutely amazing to work with.

Reviewed May 2021

Very easy to talk to. Very sincere

Reviewed May 2021

Sara is very insightful and even when I'm a mess putting together my thoughts and explaining scenarios in my life, she puts it all together. She's very good at making you feel heard and not judged. She was a big part of helping me get through a difficult time at my workplace. I'm very grateful to her and to a better help getting me through in a pandemic.

Reviewed May 2021

Sara is wonderful. She listens to you and asks thoughtful questions. She allows you to vent if needed and otherwise lets you voice your opinions. She's accommodating for short term needs as well and has been a great help.

Reviewed May 2021

I have been working with Sara for about 4 months now. I am so grateful for her help. 4 months ago I had no idea of how to better my situation, I felt so stuck. But she has guided me and helped me process my thoughts & options. Thank you so much, Sara!

Reviewed March 2021

She's got a great understanding and nurturing mind. I feel very comfortable in every session

Reviewed March 2021

Sara Irwin is one of the best counselors I have worked with. She always takes time to listen to my concerns and had provided me with so many wonderful tools. I really feel like she has helped me so much during the pandemic and I feel so lucky to have her in my corner.

Reviewed February 2021

Working with Sara has been life-altering in the best way possible. I was always apprehensive about therapy as a whole, but right away I felt at ease. She has helped guide me and my emotions to a much healthier path. I highly recommend Sara, her skills and therapy style were sincere and frankly easy to adapt and understand. Thanks for everything Sara!

Reviewed January 2021

Since joining up to BetterHelp and being paired with Sara, I have felt more positive about what it is I need to do to address the issues I have, what needs to change in my life to allow for a happier and more confident sense of self and offers support and guidance when I need it. Sara supports me and encourages me to be proactive and this is what I need in order to break a cycle I have been in for years leaving me very low and lacking confidence. Although I feel I am only at the start of my journey, I feel strong knowing I have somebody by my side and spurring me on.

Reviewed January 2021

Sarah is calm and kind and immediately put me at ease, she's such a soothing presence. Even in a short space of time I really feel like I can share anything with Sara as she is completely non judgemental, I just feel like she's on my team! I get so much out of just knowing Sara is there to listen to my thoughts, and to guide me in moving forward with her positivity. I look forward to continuing to work with her

Reviewed December 2020

Sara is such a benefit to my life. She is very positive but I never feel like she is minimizing my experiences. She contacts me frequently to help me stay on track with my goals. When we have sessions, I am so comfortable speaking with her and I know I am able to work through things because I feel safe being honest and vulnerable.

Reviewed December 2020

Sara has an uncanny knack of knowing exactly the right level to pitch the conversation at. Clearly high in Emotional Intelligence and Empathy, Sara listens intently and offers "tools" to use in your struggle to overcome how you feel and the cause of your pain. There is nothing that I would change in the way Sara treats and helps me. Thank you so much Sara.

Reviewed November 2020

Speaking to Sara on a regular basis has been a huge help. I feel stronger and more at ease since I started sessions with her. She's been very professional, helpful and flexible and I appreciate her support.

Reviewed November 2020

I worked with Sarah for some months last year, while struggling a lot with depression, relationship issues and my self esteem. It was a really difficult time in my life, but I must say that Sarah really helped me a lot. From before I had some bad experiences with therapists, feeling that they didn’t really see me and understand what I needed help with, but with Sarah it was soooo different! From the very first session I felt like she got me, knew what I needed and that she managed to see the connection between my issues and my background. Working with her truly helped me a lot with moving out of my depression, battling the issues in my relationships and maybe most importantly, getting my self esteem back and truly loving myself. I’d absolutely recommend Sarah, and I’d most definitely trust her again if life gives me lemons again!

Reviewed November 2020

I honestly feel Sara has helped me on my journey from caterpillar to butterfly! I felt so lost and so wretched I could not see the wood for the trees. She has listened with great patience and compassion and gently nudged me into the right direction cheering me on all the way...... I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Reviewed November 2020

I've been through a few counselors on this app, and I was starting to lose faith a little bit, not in the app itself because it's an amazing platform, but just that I would never find someone who really understands, but Sara has been a tremendous help to me, and I'm seriously so thankful for her. She is very flexible with her schedule and very understanding of all situations. I highly, highly recommend working with her.

Reviewed November 2020

Sara has been so supportive and helpful for me. She's helping me recognise my self worth and building my confidence after walking away from an abusive relationship. It's so helpful knowing that she is on the other end of a message and believing in me every step of the way.

Reviewed November 2020

Sara really listens to you and wants to help you with what YOU want to work on. She is so easy to talk to, highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2020

Sara is amazing!

Reviewed November 2020

She seems like a good listener. She saves her input for when shes got something that is solid. Shes transparent with you on her plans and techniques. I strongly suggest being open and honest.

Reviewed September 2020

Sara Irwin it’s a fantastic Counsellor.

Reviewed September 2020

The fact I can journal, message, call and chat at any time is really helpful to me. Sara understands my issues and is there to support me when I need that little extra help. She's helped me come to terms and get through an awful lot over the last 10 weeks.. I couldn't have done this without her.

Reviewed August 2020

Sara is incredibly understanding and makes my concerns feel valid and important. She encourages me to take a positive and constructive approach to my issues, and I owe my progress to All her hard work. I’m very lucky to have her as my counsellor and starting this journey was One of the best decisions I’ve made.

Reviewed July 2020

Sara is a very kind woman. She does not rush you through the session and she really takes time to talk you through whatever is going on. She has brought me back up from pretty low points. She wants to make sure that you are getting the information you need and makes sure you understand it fully.

Reviewed June 2020

Sara has been very supportive and very attentive and was able to identify and clarify my struggles. I have had several counsellors and Sara has gone above and beyond any of them. I’m am so grateful that I was assigned with her.

Reviewed May 2020

I am very happy with her help so far, thank you Sara.

Reviewed May 2020

Sara is genuinely caring, and asks the right questions to help delve into underlying drivers of issues. She always knows when to support you to come to your own conclusion when needed, and when to offer her expertise. She provides a very supportive and non-judgemental space for her clients.

Reviewed May 2020

I highly recommend Sara as a therapist. She is so attentive and often checks in throughout the week to make sure I’m okay. Her sessions are wonderful because she asks the right kinds of questions while still leaving space for me to talk. She helped me find solutions myself whiles gently guiding me toward methods that would improve my overall wellbeing.

Reviewed May 2020

Sara makes me feel comfortable to share and open up. She has a caring and friendliness about her, she really listens, and offers some great practical tools to try, which are very applicable. I feel one step forward after each session with her.

Reviewed March 2020

Sara is a fabulous counsellor. She is a great listener and provides insights that are very helpful. Sara also has a good sense of humor and is caring.

Reviewed February 2020

It’s still new to me, but I’m appreciative of her listening and guidance. The timely manner she replies in is comforting.

Reviewed January 2020

Reading these reviews makes my heart so warm! Sara has helped so so many people in ways that are truly immeasurable. Sara this year has been my absolute rock and the one person I could tell my whole truth to without fear of judgement. She made me feel worthy of help and eventually brought me out of a path that was deeply destructive. I’m so grateful to finally feel free and present in life and while thankful that this is the case, I’ll actually really miss chatting with her! She is a compassionate, heartfelt reason to keep going who will bring you up in the darkest of times and guide you out of any funk. She actually cares, she actually believes in you. Highly recommend Sara :)

Reviewed January 2020

She’s very responsive, supportive and understanding. She has become a friend to me.

Reviewed December 2019

Matching with Sara was the best thing that ever happened to me. She helped me through the most difficult time in my life, and she guided my self healing journey with a lot of professionalism, empathy and support. She helped me start my journey to recover from a lifetime of trauma, childhood negligence, emotional abuse and relationship issues. Before I met Sara, I only knew how to survive. Sara helped me create a new path where I can thrive. I will always be grateful to have met her and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist that actually cares.

Reviewed December 2019

Sara is fantastic and I would recommend working with her. Sara was responsive and I liked her approach to counselling. She made me see things which I did not see in my thought processes. Her overview in her profile is very accurate and she helped me in working many things out. Thank you Sara.

Reviewed December 2019

Sara has been an amazing source of support. She is knowledgeable, objective and genuinely cares. I am very glad to have been matched up with Sara.

Reviewed December 2019

Sara has been wonderful. She has been extremely flexible in scheduling our appointments. She responds to messages quickly. She was able to help me pinpoint some of the feelings I’ve been struggling with and gave me tools and goals to improve. I highly recommend her services.

Reviewed November 2019

Sara is truly amazing! She is compassionate, knowledgeable and helpful! Her insight is so accurate. She is excellent at reading and understanding what is going on and offering advice and resources, things that have been so useful and really made a difference for me! I can’t recommend Sara highly enough. Working with her has had a tremendous impact on my life!

Reviewed November 2019

Sara really understands my needs and supports me in a way that is honest, compassionate and encouraging. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2019

It's only been a few sessions but Sara listens, respects, and I feel safe and trusted with her!

Reviewed November 2019

Sara is simply great!!!

Reviewed September 2019

Awesome.... I usually can't shut up long enough to listen, but Sara has a way of slipping in the right words at the right time. Her advice has been invaluable, thank you

Reviewed September 2019

Sara is the best counselor. She listens, she cares and she offers her support. She makes you feel as if your not alone and that things will get better. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed September 2019

Sara is very sympathetic and she is a very good listener. She validated immediately what I am going through, but at the same time showed me in what ways I can "untrap" myself from toxic mindsets and perspectives. I greatly appreciate talking to her and texting her.

Reviewed September 2019

She's incredibly intuitive and always has a great attitude. You truly feel like she listens and cares what happens to you.

Reviewed August 2019

Sara has taken a straightforward yet thoughtful approach to my counseling. She has helped me figure out my focus when I am lost, and has honed in on those areas where I most need guidance. At a time in my life where things are very confusing and I’m not even sure where to start, she has been an extraordinary resource. I’m lucky to have been matched with her.

Reviewed August 2019

Sara is unbelievable. She is the best counselor I had the pleasure and luck to work with. She listens and asks the right questions.

Reviewed August 2019

Sara's great. We only did a few sessions together, but she did help me with that. She listens to your story and respects your choices in connection with phone calls or live conversations.

Reviewed August 2019

Sara is a patient, empathetic and kind listener. She makes you feel understood, and validated, while gently coercing you to look at your troubles differently. Her work ethic and commitment to her patients is admirable. She takes out time, is punctual and readily available. Even despite a huge time distance between us, she found ways to make it work incredibly efficiently. It was my first time seeking therapy, and Sara walked me through the process and could understand my issues despite our cultural differences. I think Sara is a wonderful therapist, and I recommend her strongly to any young adult.

Reviewed August 2019

Sara is amazing! She tells me things that I need to hear and no one else reminds me of. She has become a major part of my life. I’m so lucky to have her. If you need a genuine person in your life to help sort things out then Sara is the one for that for sure! Love her!

Reviewed July 2019

She listens, cares and tries to understand. She never let me down, never ignores and does the best to help. I have quite happy with her therapy

Reviewed June 2019

Sara has changed my life immensely. I have been able to turn my life around and with help see the good in me.

Reviewed June 2019

Sara had been completely amazing! Not only is she a lovely and kind person, she is a great listener and really takes the time to understand my circumstances and concerns. I feel like I am making great progress in even just a short amount of time so far. She is compassionate and non-judgmental and expertly guides me with things to consider by asking relevant, insightful questions. I am so impressed with this form of therapy and with Sara that I wish I’d had the courage to start sooner!

Reviewed June 2019

Sara "gets" me and is able to help me become aware of my blindspots in an empowering way so I can do something about it. Plus, she has gone the extra mile to be available when it's more convenient for me so I can have more regular sessions. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2019

Sara is a compassionate non-judgmental counsellor and a great mentor. She has supported me through some very difficult times, and although I still have tough days, I now have the insight to challenge my thoughts and beliefs . There are also homework tasks to complete which further reinforce the support and challenged my limited perceptions of events in my life. Messages check-ins are also wonderful because you always have someone there to talk to. Please don't be put off by the cost because if you have limited finances you can still get the help you need within your budget. I didn't want to or feel I had the option to wait a further 6 months to speak to a counsellor through the NHS. I took action and I haven't regretted If you're struggling, please reach out and use this invaluable resource. Everyone deserves good mental health and happiness. Don't feel embarrassed or ashamed this will definitely help stir you in the right direction.

Reviewed May 2019

It's not too strong to say that Sara has changed my life. She immediately understood what my difficulties were (even if I didn't understand them) and has provided practical help as well as been a supportive ear. I honestly don't know where I would have been without her.

Reviewed May 2019

Sara is a beautiful soul. She honestly takes her time to understand my concerns and proffers efficient solutions to my concerns. She’s a great therapist. It’s also important to be very open with her to ensure provides the right help needed. Gracias Sara!

Reviewed May 2019

Sara is awesome and very supportive.

Reviewed May 2019

Over the past few months, talking to Sara has completely changed me for the better. Recovery isn’t linear or always consistent- I know my issues run deep and that there’s no “quick fix” but Sara has given me the confidence to actually deal with these issues in my day to day life! I sometimes will still get upset or triggered by things but I feel so much better equipped to actually deal with these triggers, ride out any discomfort and stand up for myself where it matters. Sara has truly made me feel safer in this world and stronger as a person. She’s helped me eradicate the countless “sorry’s” in my life and made me feel empowered instead of fearful. Sara is extremely knowledgeable and professional but my favorite thing about working with her is that, put simply, she genuinely seems to care. I always feel comfortable pouring my heart out and being vulnerable with her because i know that with Sara there’s absolutely no judgement. Instead, she responds with love, encouragement and solid advice. Not just advice but also ideas or options- ways of how we can work together to feel better. If you’re reading this I urge you to take the plunge and just sign up! I feel so grateful to have found this app and to have been matched with such an incredible therapist. She’s kind, passionate, highly skilled and again, really just seems to care. Thank you Sara for everything so far! ☺️

Reviewed May 2019

Sara was a great support for me in a time of confusion and low self-esteem. I felt that she really listened to my key concerns and was keen to help me work through my difficulties. She didn't force any opinions on me and I never felt judged. Really glad that we worked together.

Reviewed May 2019

Sara is simply amazing. We had sessions for around 3 months. During this time, she kept checking on me, kept asking the right questions, & kept my perspective right by posing relevant questions. She was always positive, encouraging, & understanding. Thank you!

Reviewed April 2019

Sara is a great therapist. I trust her and that is a rare thing when it comes to me. She gave me a feeling of security and she’s the only person I could talk to when it comes to my problem which is a great relief. She really tried to help me and I’m very thankful for all the talks we had!

Reviewed April 2019

Sara is very personable and caring. She speaks to you with compassion and understanding. She’s very easy to speak to and I highly recommend her to help you along in your journey.

Reviewed April 2019

I couldn't have hoped for a better therapist! She's open minded to realities different from her own and supports me a 100%, always with respect and valuable insight.

Reviewed April 2019

Sara has been great - a good listener and has given me some good advice. She has provided me with some extra resources as well to help me out.

Reviewed March 2019

Sara has been absolutely wonderful. Although I have a lot of work to do still, I have started to make really progress after over a decade of making none. I really appreciate her guidance and support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a counselor.

Reviewed February 2019

When I would have sessions with Sara, she didn't judge and always understood how I was feeling. From the beginning she would respond to me quickly and was always making sure how my day was. She has helped me realize what was best for me and encouraged me to focus on my health and my goals that I want to achieve. It wasn't long for me to get back on my feet, with her help, I was able to become more confident and reach my goals. Although I am done my counseling now, I would recommend Sara to anyone. She is a caring person and will respond right away if there are any issues. I hope whoever reads this, will become a better YOU. Stay strong and keep smiling. Thanks again Sara :)

Reviewed February 2019

I think we are quite early in my journey at this point but, I look forward to achieving some of the goals we have set to feel better about who I am. Sara has been attentive and caring throughout my crisis and i am very grateful for her nurturing guidance.

Reviewed January 2019

Sara is amazing! She puts in the effort and actually checks in with you, as well as taking initiative in booking live sessions. She is very genuine and I can tell she wants to help. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed January 2019

I’m so happy to be working with Sara. She is gentle and kind while also being straightforward and helpful. She is a true professional with a heart.

Reviewed January 2019

She is kind, sincere and understanding. She would try to find out the reason behind the behavior.

Reviewed January 2019

Sara is wonderful!

Reviewed January 2019

Great woman knows her stuff- very respectful does her job great!

Reviewed December 2018

Sara's counseling has been extremely valuable to me during an extremely hard year. Since starting our sessions, Sara has really shown me a lot about myself and provided advice when asked, but also bounced back things that I said to remind me of certain contradicting thoughts that I've been having on my personal future. I'd highly recommend Sara.

Reviewed December 2018

Perfect, excellent, wonderful, professional, warm are just few words that won’t do her justice.

Reviewed December 2018

Sara is a great counselor, she is kind, and empathetic. She asks the right questions, and gives you all the support you need.

Reviewed December 2018

Sara is a very kind and warm person and so far I have benefited a lot from her counseling. I can strongly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2018

My initial idea of therapy was just someone who listens to you, because the world is full of isolated people. Sara made me realize how much expertise and real world knowledge of case studies and theories is required and now I respect her and her profession of the same. She's helped me move a step forward to figuring out why I'm broken.

Reviewed November 2018

Sara is excellent! She keeps things real. She is very organized and truly listens to her patients. I’ve only been talking with her for a couple weeks and she has given me hope already.

Reviewed November 2018

Sara is amazing. I have a lot of troubles with keeping in-person appointments, so BetterHelp being online and accessible to me 24/7 really helps keep therapy accessible to me even on my low days. Sara really genuinely tries to get to know me, and I really appreciate that she keeps the tone of our conversation less clinical. She's become a trusted advisor in my life and I am extremely grateful.

Reviewed November 2018

Sara responds with warmth and insight. She helps me see myself and my life with a new perspective. She puts in the effort to make sure I am understood, creating a comfortable and non-judgmental space to share any concerns. Would absolutely recommend her.

Reviewed September 2018

Working with Sara has been making all the difference for me as of late. I had tried counseling in the past, but find that with the BetterHelp platform I am actually able to commit to it and follow through. It is so convenient and my counselor, Sara Irwin, is so flexible with her communication. We message back and forth and there is always the options for video, or voice calls. Sara has been a great help to me thus far and is very attentive as well thoughtful. I am learning a lot and feel I am growing as a person. I look forward to more sessions with Sara!

Reviewed September 2018

Sara has been incredibly kind and offered me an environment in which I could express my thoughts and experiences without any judgment. I have since been able to think more clearly and take firm, confident steps in the right direction. Thank you Sara!

Reviewed September 2018

Very helpful and kind!

Reviewed August 2018

Sara has given me so many tools to manage my problems, whether it be through sharing resources or helping me dig deeper to find the sources of my problems, she has really helped me to realize how black and white things can be sometimes, allowing me to fix my moods and better my daily life more easily.

Reviewed July 2018

She is patient and follows all details and gives great support.

Reviewed July 2018

Sara surprised me with the quality of treatment she delivered over the phone and across multiple timezones. She's quick to respond, perfectly neutral in the tone of voice and insightful when analyzing my thoughts. An amazing help to me through some dark times.

Reviewed June 2018

Sara is a very effective counselor. Very shortly after our sessions began I started to feel stronger. She is very supportive and goes out of her way to accommodate my schedule. I feel lucky to have been connected with her!

Reviewed June 2018

Sara is such a good listener and focuses on the problems that one feels they want to improve most. She connects well with her clients and uses different learning tools such as videos and exercises to help project her work. I've really enjoyed and appreciated the time and effort Sara puts into seeing how I am doing and how my internal/external struggles are. She's nothing less than wonderful.

Reviewed June 2018

She is wonderful!

Reviewed June 2018

I have been working with Sara for a couple weeks now and she has been nothing short of amazing. While I initially came to her with a addiction/ family problem, she discovered something else about me that was the real issue. She has always responded to my messages, even when I go off the rails and send multiple messages. She is always ready to offer a live chat session, and has provided me with so many great resources to help me.

Reviewed May 2018

I've been in counceling with Sara for almost 3 weeks now. And it is going great so far. She is kind, helpful and understanding, professional but very warm. She has helped me see and accept a lot of myself, I feel confident I can truly achieve the healing and growth I'm hoping for. I would totally recommend her.

Reviewed April 2018

Sara has been extremely helpful. She always has time to help you and guide you in the right direction with care. She is easy to talk to and provides honest feedback, support, and advice. She also gives you different tools to use throughout your day to help you stay in control. I'm very happy to have Sara helping me.

Reviewed April 2018

Sara has helped me enormously in regaining my lost confidence in myself, and along the way taught me a lot of methods for dealing with stress, prevarication and negative encroaching thoughts.

Reviewed April 2018

So far this is going really well!

Reviewed April 2018

Amazing, amazing counsellor. Really understands what I need.

Reviewed April 2018

LOVE her.

Reviewed February 2018

I have just started with her, but I have seen how accommodating she can be with her time and always sending her reply at the earliest possible time. Most of all, she makes it very easy to talk with her.

Reviewed February 2018

So kind, patient, and she knows what she does!

Reviewed February 2018

Sara was very patient and attentive with my rants and knows some great videos to watch to deal with anxiety.

Reviewed February 2018

A very professional counselor, but on top of all, a very kind person. She helped me in finding out what's really important and how to deal with a lot of things. Love her.

Reviewed February 2018

Sara has been a huge help and provides very timely support - and often checks in. She's a wealth of innovative information and really "out-of-the-box" thinker. I would have no hesitation to recommend her as a counselor, to a loved one!

Reviewed February 2018

Sara is a great counselor!

Reviewed January 2018

Sara is wonderful, down to earth and extremely easy to get a long with. Better help couldn't have matched me up with a better therapist. She has helped me every step of the way. :)

Reviewed January 2018

Honestly in the short time I’ve spoken to Sara she’s been extremely understanding and supportive. I do feel like she could help me

Reviewed January 2018

Sarah was very supportive during a challenging period in 2017. Loss of job, young family and an unwell father amongst other things. She is a very good listeners and helped me draw out my emotions and thoughts through asking very poignant questions. I would definitely seek counsel with Sarah again and would like to thank her for all her support.

Reviewed December 2017

Love her.

Reviewed November 2017

She's a great listener and follows up frequently.

Reviewed November 2017

Sara has talked with me before and definitely will continue to work with her when needed. She is absolutely amazing!!!!

Reviewed November 2017

Sara has been such a support and help to me in just the few weeks I have been using BetterHelp! She not only listens; but she truly sympathizes with me. She has also sent me very helpful exercises for me to work through. A wonderful, rounded experience that I didn't know could come from 100% online counseling.

Reviewed November 2017

Sara seems to understand my issues and want to fix them. She seems very caring and understanding. We have had one phone call thus far and have sent multiple emails. I am very confident that she can help fix me.

Reviewed November 2017

Sarah is great. I enjoy speaking with her, and she's a great listener even when I talk over the top of her. She's very intelligent, kind and compassionate.

Reviewed November 2017

Sara has been a GREAT help, respond in a very timely manner. very informative, has lots of different resources to help. I would highly recommend to anyone. Checks in with you also if haven't checked in a while.

Reviewed November 2017

She helped me a lot, and under a huge crisis in which I lost, her support was of incredible help. She understands, she doesn't judge, and provided my with a lot of tools have helped me go through a such crisis an get stable. If I never need support again I would not hesitate to get back to BetterHelp and ask for her.

Reviewed November 2017

Sara has been exactly what I needed . She is very compassionate and gives me the support I need to work through my issues. I am feeling wonderful since Sara became my counselor.

Reviewed November 2017

Sara has really helped me overcome an issue I have been fighting for years by breaking in down bit by bit and truly helping me see the situation for what it was and empowering me to finally overcome it.

Reviewed September 2017

It's been such a pleasure working with Sara. She's been instrumental in helping me move past a tough past. I feel so free from my past and that's all from working with Sara. Sara, THANK YOU SO MUCH for being here for me whenever I needed your guidance and perspective. I truly feel like I have such an incredible support system with you.

Reviewed September 2017

Working with Sara has helped me a lot.

Reviewed September 2017

Sara is warm, kind, and a very good listener. She understands my needs and encourages me all the time. I love working with her!

Reviewed August 2017

She has listened to my issues, asked interesting, thought-provoking questions which not only gave her background on me, but have helped me have insight into myself. I've got more work to do but I'm confident that she will help guide me through my issues. She follows up and the little texts she has sent me to let me know she is "there"for me have really, really helped.

Reviewed August 2017

Sara is available, knowledgeable and kind. It's this most convenient therapy and affordable therapy.

Reviewed July 2017

Sara is great! She really makes an effort to connect with you and understand your situation. She doesn't make it seem like she's just doing her job, she really has her heart in this. I would definitely recommend Sara to anyone seeking counseling.

Reviewed July 2017

She's awesome.

Reviewed June 2017

Sara has been a tremendous support to me in dealing with a variety of issues. She is sympathetic yet realistic. I have felt 100 percent comfortable with her and would not want to work with any other therapist.

Reviewed June 2017

This is my first experience with counseling of any kind and it has exceeded my expectations . Sara has been very responsive and helpful. She asks insightful questions and follows up with me often. Sara is professional and kind. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2017

Sara has helped me identify some problems I was having, such as intrusive thoughts and clinical depression, which was helpful for my recovery.

Reviewed May 2017

I had a different counselor before Sara, but I wasn't able to connect with her as quickly as I did with Sara. Sara really makes a genuine effort to completely understand your problem well. There's absolutely no suggestions and interventions in the beginning, when you are venting out your concerns with her. She makes sure that she understands your emotions well before she can help you see the future positively. I had been struggling with depression for almost one year. But within a few weeks, Sara was able to help me see through my worries and guilt and gave me a positive outlook to life. She is a miracle worker! Just go ahead and sign her as your therapist, you'll be just fine!

Reviewed May 2017

Can't recommend Sara enough. She is extremely attentive, responsive and genuinely engaged. I could not have done such quick progress without her caring help.

Reviewed May 2017

Sara is an amazing therapist. I already feel better after talking to her for a few weeks.

Reviewed May 2017

I live on an island and professional mental health support is nearly non-existent. I am so grateful that BetterHelp matched me with Sara. It is great to be listened to without judgement -- and be given reassurance and resources that help me understand how best to deal with my challenges. Thank you.

Reviewed May 2017

Sara Irwin is an incredible counselor. She is very passionate about helping and she guided me in a very tough time. Thank you for all your time, effort and honesty!

Reviewed April 2017

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sara Irwin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sara Irwin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sara Irwin speak?

Sara Irwin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sara Irwin have?

Sara Irwin has 14 years of experience.

Where is Sara Irwin licensed to practice?

Sara Irwin is licensed to practice in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, and California.

Does Sara Irwin accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Sara Irwin accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sara Irwin offer?

Sara Irwin offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sara Irwin?

Sara Irwin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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