Sara Van Slyke, LMHC

Compassionate LMHC supporting change and resilience

CBT and DBT informed
Strengths focused work
Video phone and text

About Sara Van Slyke

Sara Van Slyke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of professional experience, licensed to practice in both Florida and Washington. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression, and extends her practice to issues such as relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and parenting difficulties, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sara emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and views each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients build on existing resources to address what feels most challenging.

Her clinical work is informed by evidence-based methods including client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy, applied in ways that fit each individual’s needs and goals. Sara recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and validates the step of reaching out for support. She aims to create an approachable, respectful space where people can explore goals, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sara Van Slyke have?

She has 13 years of experience.

Is Sara Van Slyke a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH10565, WA LMHC LH61544565.

In which languages does Sara Van Slyke provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sara Van Slyke located?

She is located in Washington.

How can I work with Sara Van Slyke as my therapist?

You can work with Sara Van Slyke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sara Van Slyke work with international clients?

Sara Van Slyke does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sara Van Slyke cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sara Van Slyke draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore values and make choices that align with their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical strategies to shift those patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical behavior therapy offers structured skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Sara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

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