Meet Sara Stengel, LCPC

Sara Stengel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a deep commitment to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing and personal growth. She believes in the courage it takes to seek therapy and honors each client's journey with empathy and respect.​

“I believe it takes much courage and strength to seek therapy. I respect and appreciate you, reading this, as these character traits have brought you here. I work with clients who are ready and willing to step out of the uncomfortable nature of their comfort zone and into growth and progression.

I understand it takes a genuine, accepting, and supportive environment in which to explore and navigate through life's challenges. My goal is to create this for all clients and to assist clients on their personal journey of self-discovery and healing by treating each person as an unique individual and addressing their needs accordingly.”​

Sara’s Background and Experience

  • Education and Training:
    Sara earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University in 2016. She is a Certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA and holds a Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) certification from Evergreen Certifications.​

  • Clinical Experience:
    With over eight years of experience, Sara specializes in trauma work, depression, anxiety, and enhancing self-worth. She is trained in EMDR therapy, a powerful tool she utilizes to assist in reprocessing negative core beliefs and accelerate healing.​

  • Therapeutic Approach:
    Sara recognizes people as wonderfully complex and aims to exemplify a holistic approach to mental health, including mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. She has a passion for assisting others in living more fulfilling lives and considers it a privilege to work alongside clients in their journey toward growth and healing.​

  • Client Focus:
    Sara works with individuals—adults, teens, and children—as well as couples and families, focusing on improving positive relations and communication.​

  • Availability:
    Sara offers online therapy sessions exclusively, providing a convenient and accessible option for clients.​

Sara Stengel has knowledge and experience working with teens, adults, as well as children and their families in a variety of different mental health struggles. She will utilize EMDR therapy along with other effective therapeutic modalities to ensure you no longer feel alone or misguided while working towards your mental health goals.

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Sara Stengel, LCPC
Anxiety and EMDR Therapist

Sara specializes in treating:

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Depression

  • Self-esteem/Identity Issues


“I recognize people as wonderfully complex. I aim to exemplify a holistic approach to mental health including mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I have a passion to assist others in living more fulfilling lives. I feel it is a privilege and truly appreciate any opportunity given to work alongside you in your journey towards growth and healing.”

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Depression Therapy

Depression symptoms vary from person to person. It can make it difficult to work, go to school, or maintain healthy relationships.

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Family Conflict Therapy

Family issues can occur in the healthiest of families, resulting in frustrating and difficult interactions with family members.

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Teen Therapy

Common teen issues include ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Drug Use. We address special needs in teen therapy.