Sarah Bentley, LPCC, LMHP
Helping adults move past stuck patterns
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- Attachment focused
- Trauma informed
- Practical skills
About Sarah
Sarah Bentley greets people who feel stuck by helping them identify what keeps getting in the way of daily life. She works with adults to trace back painful experiences and the beliefs that grew from them. Sessions focus on practical steps to interrupt repeating patterns and to build healthier, more comfortable ways of thinking and feeling.
Sarah uses an approach that centers on attachment and on the client’s own priorities. She listens for how early relationships and current stresses shape reactions now. Together with each person she names the unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries small, concrete changes that can be practiced between sessions.
Her methods also draw on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Dialectical skill-building is used when emotions feel overwhelming, offering tools for self-soothing and clearer communication. For trauma that still interferes with daily functioning she includes EMDR work as one option among others.
Sarah has been practicing for 10 years and holds LPCC and LMHP credentials. She sees people in New Mexico and conducts work in English. The therapy process is collaborative: goals, pacing, and techniques are shaped around what each person needs.
If someone is ready to begin, Sarah asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on her availability. She explains how sessions are structured during that first contact so people know what to expect.
Sarah uses an approach that centers on attachment and on the client’s own priorities. She listens for how early relationships and current stresses shape reactions now. Together with each person she names the unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries small, concrete changes that can be practiced between sessions.
Her methods also draw on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Dialectical skill-building is used when emotions feel overwhelming, offering tools for self-soothing and clearer communication. For trauma that still interferes with daily functioning she includes EMDR work as one option among others.
Sarah has been practicing for 10 years and holds LPCC and LMHP credentials. She sees people in New Mexico and conducts work in English. The therapy process is collaborative: goals, pacing, and techniques are shaped around what each person needs.
If someone is ready to begin, Sarah asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on her availability. She explains how sessions are structured during that first contact so people know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Nebraska, New Mexico
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current reactions and relationships. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and practice new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and values, giving space to talk and to decide what matters most in therapy. This approach suits a flexible, conversational online format. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety or depression. It lends itself to short exercises and homework that can be reviewed in remote sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Sarah collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and tools as work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work, then discuss what felt different at the next meeting.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
Sarah works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines attachment-based listening with skill teaching to change patterns between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adults on wounds from the past and current life challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LPCC and LMHP credentials and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.