Sarah Bentley, LPCC, LMHP
EMDR-certified therapist helping adults heal
- EMDR and attachment work
- Collaborative therapy style
- 10 years experience
About Sarah Bentley
Sarah Bentley works with adults to explore how earlier wounds influence present behaviors, beliefs, and emotions. She helps clients identify the root experiences that contribute to current struggles and guides them in revising the negative beliefs and painful feelings tied to those memories. Using evidence-based methods and a focus on relational repair, she supports people who feel stuck in repeating unhelpful patterns of thought, behavior, or prolonged emotional discomfort.
Sarah is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing certified provider - EMDR is a therapy often used to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact. She also holds professional licenses as an LPCC and an LMHP; the LPCC denotes licensure as a professional clinical counselor and the LMHP indicates licensure to practice mental health care. With these credentials, she combines targeted interventions with a compassionate, person-focused stance.
In collaboration with each client, Sarah emphasizes re-parenting the inner child and developing more adaptive ways of thinking and feeling so individuals can engage in life with greater authenticity and resilience. Her approach centers on partnership, practical skill-building, and restoring a stronger sense of self amid life’s challenges.
Sarah is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing certified provider - EMDR is a therapy often used to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact. She also holds professional licenses as an LPCC and an LMHP; the LPCC denotes licensure as a professional clinical counselor and the LMHP indicates licensure to practice mental health care. With these credentials, she combines targeted interventions with a compassionate, person-focused stance.
In collaboration with each client, Sarah emphasizes re-parenting the inner child and developing more adaptive ways of thinking and feeling so individuals can engage in life with greater authenticity and resilience. Her approach centers on partnership, practical skill-building, and restoring a stronger sense of self amid life’s challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Bentley have?
Sarah Bentley has 10 years of experience.
Is Sarah Bentley a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPCC, LMHP. License details: NM LPCC CCMH0222961, NE LMHP 4679.
In which languages does Sarah Bentley provide therapy?
Sarah Bentley provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Bentley located?
Sarah Bentley is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Sarah Bentley as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Bentley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Bentley work with international clients?
Sarah Bentley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Bentley 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.
Integrating EMDR and Attachment Work in Online Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional responses and patterns. It helps clients understand relational wounds and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities to foster self-understanding and growth. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is a structured method for processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used for trauma and abuse-related concerns.
Sarah Bentley approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. She partners with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Sarah can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, allowing therapy to fit into daily life while maintaining continuity of care.