Sarah Plano, LCMHC

Sarah Plano is a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina. She brings 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain. She focuses on practical steps and honest conversation to help clients move forward.

Sarah listens first and adapts each session to the person in front of her. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing and then works with people to set doable goals. Sessions emphasize clear strategies people can try between meetings.

Her background includes long work with adults facing career shifts, loss, and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, eating and body image concerns, and issues tied to intimacy and attachment. Trauma and abuse are among the areas she addresses, with attention to safety and pacing.

Sarah draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape treatment. These approaches guide how she talks through thoughts, patterns, and small changes that add up. She explains options and helps clients choose what feels most useful.

Sarah works in English and practices under the NC LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session that fits their calendar.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people feel understood so they can find their own answers.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It teaches practical strategies for changing unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete changes that move someone toward their goals. Sessions often identify strengths and past successes to build short-term plans that are easy to try between meetings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent with care and practice new skills in everyday life.