Sarah Janes, LPCC, LPC

Sarah Janes is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has worked in New Mexico for 13 years. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and parenting challenges. People also come to her for ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Sarah uses a practical mix of approaches. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She also brings a client-centered attitude that focuses on what matters most to each person. Solution-focused work helps set small, achievable goals and track progress.

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Sarah aims to help people gain clear insight and take manageable steps toward change. She keeps language simple and focuses on what can be done between appointments.

Her background includes 13 years of clinical experience in New Mexico as an LPCC and an LPC. That history means she has worked with many common concerns and has a range of tools to draw on. She adapts techniques to fit each person’s life and circumstances.

Sarah often incorporates mindfulness and art-based ideas when they fit a person’s needs. She sets short-term goals and helps people build skills to handle stress, regulate mood, and improve daily routines. Her style is nonjudgmental and supportive, aimed at helping people feel more capable.

If someone wants straightforward guidance and practical steps, Sarah offers a therapy approach that balances skills practice with personal reflection.

How Sarah’s approaches work online

Sarah uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new behaviors. CBT work often focuses on practical tasks between sessions, which translates well to online formats where homework and check-ins can be tracked.

She also uses client-centered principles that prioritize the person’s goals and experience. That means the therapist listens closely, mirrors what matters to the client, and adjusts the pace based on individual needs. Solution-focused methods are used to set clear, short-term goals and notice progress quickly, which can boost motivation during remote work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sarah collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews options together and adapts techniques if something isn’t working, so the plan stays practical and goal oriented.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good alternative when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, send brief updates, and keep momentum on busy days. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into daily life while focusing on skills and progress.