Sarah Baumgardner offers practical, down-to-earth therapy for people facing painful life moments.
01About Sarah
Sarah Baumgardner offers practical, down-to-earth therapy for people facing painful life moments. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience and focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sarah aims to make sessions easy to understand and to help clients take usable steps forward.
She works in a person-centered way and draws on several evidence-based approaches to match each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on building skills for emotional regulation, improving communication, and reducing shame. She pays close attention to how attachment patterns and past experiences shape current relationships. Sarah has experience helping children and adolescents as well as adults, and she brings that lifespan perspective into treatment planning.
She emphasizes self-compassion and practical tools so clients can try new ways of responding between appointments. Her style is direct but warm, and she encourages honest conversation about goals and setbacks. In the therapy room she collaborates with clients to set clear, achievable goals.
She helps people understand patterns, practice new behaviors, and track progress over time. People who want straightforward guidance, concrete skills, and an affirming space may find her approach useful. Sarah practices in West Virginia and conducts work in English.
She respects cultural differences and adapts strategies to fit each person’s life and priorities.
02Credentials
- LPC (West Virginia)
- License 2447 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1497472542 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Sarah names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
These are the methods Sarah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control behavior. It focuses on identifying values and taking small steps that align with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, with a collaborative tone throughout.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people access consistent care without traveling. Many people find that working with a licensed professional by distance lets them keep momentum between appointments and practice skills in their daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment and communication problems.
What is her typical therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, combining skills work with exploration of past patterns to create practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with people across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as WV LPC, and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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