Sara LaBelle , LPC

Sara LaBelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on supporting people through major life changes and everyday stress. She works with anxiety, depression, parenting strains, career pressures, and issues tied to self-esteem and relationships. Sara pays particular attention to concerns many women face during pregnancy, relationship transitions, and periods of personal growth.

Her style is straightforward and person-centered. Sara listens first, then helps clients name patterns that get in the way. She uses practical tools to reduce worry, improve sleep, and manage anger. Sessions aim to leave people with small, usable steps they can try between meetings.

Over ten years of practice have given her exposure to a wide range of concerns. In addition to common issues like grief and coping with life changes, she supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, body image, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. ADHD and compassion fatigue are also areas she addresses.

Sara blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That mix lets her tailor sessions to what an individual needs that week - whether it’s a mindset shift, a behavioral plan, or short-term problem-solving.

People who choose Sara can expect a collaborative pace and practical focus. She helps clients set clear goals, try manageable experiments, and build skills to handle future challenges. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Online approaches and practical options

Sara uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, offering step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sara discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. That means sessions can lean toward mindfulness practices one week, then shift to solution-focused planning the next, depending on what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let the therapist and client maintain a face-to-face connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit a short check-in during a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief reflections, real-time coaching, or follow-up between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and apply new skills in everyday life.