Licensed to practice in 6 states and accepts 31 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
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I bring a holistic counseling approach to my work with clients, with an emphasis on physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and psychological well-being. While exploring the nature and impact of mental illness is very important, I think it is just as important to help clients develop practical strategies to restore balance and learn skills for happiness and thriving. My counseling approach integrates techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and mood disorders; internal family systems (IFS) and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for healing complex and acute trauma; as well as exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for phobias and OCD. Additionally, I integrate current research from the field of positive psychology, as well as Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, into my counseling approach to meet every client's individual needs. I am an inclusive and affirming therapist who is humble and respectful regarding domains of human diversity. My sessions are an affirming and safe place for LGBTQ+ clients and anyone who is impacted by systems of racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, and other forms of marginalization by society. I have several years of experience working as a therapist and have been working with clients in helping roles for over a decade. My background includes working as an outpatient therapist in community mental health, higher education, intensive OCD treatment, as well as telehealth and private practice settings. I have prior experience working in other helping roles as well including child welfare, public health, and home healthcare fields. Throughout these experiences, I have remained deeply committed to helping others heal, grow, and thrive. Thank you for taking the time to learn about my approach. I look forward to working with you!
Your first session will include plenty of time for us to get to know each other and to explore your reason for seeking counseling. The first session usually includes questions about your personal history, mental and physical health history, as well as any stressors you are currently facing. I have all clients complete a short safety assessment and support plan we we begin working together as well.
Due to my background in social work, I view most problems within a social justice perspective, which means looking at a person's unique social identity, culture, heritage, and conditions in the larger society in which they live to identify contributing factors to their mental health symptoms and opportunities for solutions.
I work best with adults who want individual therapy. I am currently licensed in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Massachusetts, and am a registered telehealth provider in Idaho, South Carolina, and Florida as well. At this time I am only providing virtual sessions. Session times range from 45-60 minutes and I am able to see clients multiple times per week when needed.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
NC State Health Plan
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I have over six years of experience providing therapy to individuals with a variety of mental health challenges using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), as well as EMDR and IFS informed therapy. I specialize in treating complex and acute trauma, anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), phobias, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as mood disorders such as bipolar I and II, and major depressive disorder.
5 ratings with written reviews
February 27, 2026
Sarah was great! I appreciate that she really listens and wants to understand a person. She gave a meaningful summation at the end of our conversation that I really appreciated.
January 7, 2026
Ms. Kress is very professional, kind, and caring.
November 13, 2025
Sarah is the best! She is very genuine and client-centered and I feel myself making good progress with her.