Where Sarah stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149030436
- NPI
- 1831803188
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Autism support
About Sarah
Sarah Spurling is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with three years of experience. She sees adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, or low self-esteem, and she also supports people dealing with codependency concerns and identity questions related to gender and sexuality.
Her approach is straightforward and relational. She aims to build a steady therapeutic relationship where people can stop masking and speak plainly about what is hard. Sessions focus on practical skills alongside reflection - learning coping tools that can fit into a busy life rather than abstract ideas that never leave the office.
Sarah uses a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies, to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical ideas to keep the work grounded in real relationship and problem-solving.
She has experience supporting autistic adults and people exploring a later-in-life autism diagnosis. That work often centers on making sense of past struggles, adjusting expectations, and creating everyday routines that reduce overwhelm. She has facilitated autism support groups as part of that practice.
In sessions she pays attention to attachment and family of origin issues, abandonment and emptiness, and problems that come from living with chronic illness or caregiver stress. Her style favors clear, step-by-step changes you can practice between meetings rather than long theory talks.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to small actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, codependency patterns, and feeling stuck in avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. It is practical for anxiety, low mood, and building concrete coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. That means trying strategies, checking whether they help, and shifting the plan when something doesn’t feel useful.
Confirm current session formats before booking since none were specified in the biography. Online sessions often make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to attend from a different room at work. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT or CBT exercises for remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and bring real-life examples back to therapy.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults around anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and codependency concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is relational and practical, combining client-centered listening with CBT and acceptance-based techniques to build tools you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as an LCSW practicing in Illinois.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.