Sara Elliott, LCPC

Licensed in Maine · 4 years in practice

Sara Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine with four years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Maine: CC7480 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1841961265 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Sara

Sara Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and low self-esteem. Sara speaks plainly and offers a calm, respectful presence for people trying to make changes in their lives.

She has worked with people who have experienced trauma and abuse and brings a trauma-informed approach to those conversations.

Background and approach

That means she pays attention to how past harm can show up in daily life and in relationships. She aims to validate what people have been through while also offering tools to reduce distress. Sara helps clients notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns.

She uses guided questioning to challenge core beliefs that keep someone stuck. She also supports building practical skills to manage mood, stress, and anxiety in everyday moments. Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative.

Sara will listen, reflect what she hears, and offer clear steps to try between meetings. She balances gentle challenge with encouragement to help people find more self-compassion and purpose. People who want straightforward feedback and tangible coping strategies often find this style helpful.

Sara welcomes questions about how therapy would fit into a person’s life and works with each client to shape goals and a plan for progress.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based methods fit into online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps people can use day to day. One common approach involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. This helps reduce anxiety, low mood, and the negative self-talk that fuels shame.

Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care. That means the therapist pays attention to how past harm affects current feelings and reactions, and works at a pace that feels manageable. This can help people regain a sense of safety and build stronger coping skills after abuse or frightening experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and comfort.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter exchanges, ongoing support between sessions, or if someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the work focused and goal-oriented.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Sara focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and low self-esteem. She also helps people working through trauma, shame, and questions about purpose and self-love.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and compassionate. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and offers practical steps to try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has four years of professional experience as a clinician. During that time she has supported people dealing with mood challenges and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Maine.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People can choose the format that fits their schedule or comfort level.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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