Sarah Donovan, LPC - Therapist in Wisconsin

Stress and anxiety
Practical tools
Client-centered care

About Sarah

Sarah Donovan is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She encourages a straightforward and supportive atmosphere where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges the courage that requires.

Her work focuses on practical problems too, like coping with major life changes, addiction issues, and the effects of trauma or abuse. She also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, blended family challenges, fertility and relationship transitions, and feelings of isolation or purposelessness. Sarah pays attention to everyday pressures and helps people find manageable ways forward.

In sessions she draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. That mix means sessions often include clear, short-term goals and techniques you can use between meetings. Conversations are collaborative and geared to what the person needs right now.

She works with adults across a wide range of concerns related to aging, family of origin patterns, communication problems, impulsivity, jealousy, and forgiveness. People can expect practical tools, reflective conversation, and help sorting priorities. The emphasis is on usable steps that fit into daily life.

Sarah practices in Wisconsin and offers services in English. If you want to begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead to understand what matters most to them. In practice this means sessions focus on the client’s priorities, giving space to talk and reflect while the therapist helps guide the conversation toward useful steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, centers on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It often includes simple behavior changes and exercises you can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or lift mood.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, brings practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. That can include short, concrete tools for self-soothing, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during heated moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.

The biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work on skills between meetings with convenient scheduling that fits everyday life.

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 problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young 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 kinds of concerns does Sarah help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Her practice also covers trauma and abuse, addictions, and a range of family and caregiving stresses.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on listening without judgment, setting practical goals, and using techniques that fit day-to-day life.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on common mental health and life concerns. That experience informs a practical, goal-oriented way of working.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

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

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.

How are fees handled and what about cancellations?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, which applies to how fees are managed.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.