Sasha McCraw, LPC

Sasha McCraw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical, short-term strategies to help people manage stress and anxiety. She uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by life changes, grief, relationship strain, or persistent low mood.

Sasha draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different, healthier responses. She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful experiences and rebuild connection. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas may also appear as part of her work when they fit a person's needs.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward. Sasha listens first, then helps set small, practical goals people can work on between sessions. She supports people coping with addictions, post-traumatic stress, caregiver strain, workplace pressure, fertility or money worries, and the everyday challenges of midlife and identity concerns.

Her experience includes eight years providing care in varied settings. That background informs an adaptable style that balances emotional support with concrete tools. People can expect a steady, empathetic guide who offers both problem-solving techniques and space to process difficult feelings.

Sasha practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. She helps people sort through where they are now, what matters most, and what steps could lead to clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning.

How Sasha’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Sasha commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills that translate well to online sessions, such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and short homework tasks. She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening, validation, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship through open conversation.

Emotionally-focused methods may be used to help people notice and label feelings, improve emotional expression, and practice new ways of responding in relationships. Sasha approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That choice evolves over time as needs and progress become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone calls can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow for shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling, and ongoing written exercises between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady emotional support.