- Addictions support
- Anxiety strategies
- Mood disorder care
About Sarah
Sarah Riggs is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, anxiety, stress, mood concerns and life changes, including social anxiety and phobia. She also addresses trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and workplace or relationship strain.
Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps. She listens to current struggles and helps people develop clear coping skills for cravings, panic, low mood, or overwhelming stress. Conversations tend to center on what is happening now and what changes feel doable.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice supporting people with drug and alcohol issues and mood disorders. She has worked with veterans and on multicultural concerns, and she brings that experience into everyday treatment plans. Sessions often include skill practice, goal-setting, and short-term strategies to manage intense feelings.
People can expect a direct approach that maps out next steps. Sarah adapts the pace to each person and revisits plans as needs change. Her work emphasizes steady progress through concrete techniques rather than lengthy explanations.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. The first meeting reviews pressing concerns and outlines practical options for moving forward.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many evidence-based techniques focus on skills people can learn and use between sessions. Cognitive strategies help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts, which can reduce anxious reactions in social settings. Behavioral approaches focus on gradual exposure and practice, helping people face feared social situations in small, manageable steps.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few methods, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels practical. Clients and therapist work together to set short-term targets and review progress regularly.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and let people try a first session without rearranging a full schedule. Some people prefer shorter check-ins while others book standard-length sessions; the therapist can recommend what fits the client’s needs and routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues such as workplace difficulties and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and skills-focused, with an emphasis on concrete steps to manage cravings, panic, low mood, or stress rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sarah has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing addictions and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will appear during sign-up.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.