- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Sarah
Sarah Turnpaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers calm, practical support for parents and adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, and parenting challenges. She draws on clear, relatable strategies to help people handle difficult moments and make manageable changes in day-to-day life. She uses client-centered methods to listen first and learn what matters most to each person.
Then she pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change instead of being pushed toward goals they don’t own. Sarah has five years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on issues like trauma, relationship conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns such as compassion fatigue, ADHD, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
Her background includes helping people navigate divorce, domestic violence, and the fallout of natural or human-caused disasters. Sessions focus on practical steps and real goals. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelming feelings, improve communication, and restore balance.
Parents can expect help with parenting stress, family tension, and setting boundaries while maintaining everyday routines. Sarah practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. She offers a mix of phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
If someone is ready to begin, they can start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk.
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sarah helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sarah lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting and stress work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection. It gives people space to name what feels hard and decide what matters most to them, which helps when parenting or life feels overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches short, practical tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors for anxiety, low mood, and stress related to family life.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It’s useful for increasing motivation around parenting practices, health behaviors, or goals that feel stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. That choice can shift over time as needs and progress change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during parenting demands, work schedules, or health challenges.
Questions people ask about Sarah
What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationships, family issues, parenting, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style starts with listening and following the client's lead, then uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to set and reach goals.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of concerns including trauma, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
Where does Sarah practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Virginia and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, shown as LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does the subscription and getting started process work?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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