Sarah Riggs brings a practical, person-centered approach to therapy.
01About Sarah
Sarah Riggs brings a practical, person-centered approach to therapy. She begins by listening closely to what each person is facing and then shapes sessions to fit their needs. Sarah holds an MD and practices as an LCPC in Maryland, and she draws on three decades of experience helping people navigate hard changes.
She often sees people dealing with addictions, drug and alcohol problems, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
Background and approach
Anxiety, panic, social phobia, and workplace stress are also common concerns she addresses. Sarah also supports those coping with trauma, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles. In sessions she focuses on clear, practical steps you can try between meetings.
Conversations aim to identify what’s getting in the way and to build simple habits that change daily life. Plans are adjusted as progress and challenges appear, so therapy stays relevant to the person’s current situation. Her approach pays attention to cultural background and how it affects a person’s goals.
She has experience with veteran and armed forces issues and with personality and multicultural concerns. That experience informs how she frames problems and tailors support. Sarah emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every interaction.
She describes therapy as a collaborative effort where people set the pace and goals. For many, that collaborative focus makes it easier to try new ways of coping and to keep moving forward.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC1530 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1255536660 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online care
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and mood swings through structured exercises and behavioral changes; these tools help with panic, social anxiety, depression, and bipolar mood regulation. Another commonly used approach targets coping with addiction and trauma by identifying triggers, building safer routines, and practicing alternative responses to cravings or distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try appropriate techniques, and adjust methods as progress is made. This allows the treatment plan to match individual needs and preferences rather than following a fixed formula.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and maintain a face-to-face feel when schedules or distance make in-person visits difficult. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, quick coping reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping focus on the work that matters.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Sarah works with a range of issues including addictions, drug and alcohol problems, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship stress.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Conversations focus on clear steps and coping strategies that can be used between meetings.
How much experience does the clinician have?
She has about 30 years of professional experience working with people facing addiction, mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are the clinician's credentials and location?
The clinician's listed credentials are MD and LCPC, and she practices in Maryland.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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