Sara Irwin

Sara uses ideas from multiple approaches to fit each person's needs. Sara holds a Master of Science in Community Counseling from Creighton University and brings 14 years of experience in clinical and independent practice settings.

She has worked with people dealing with substance use, trauma and abuse, mood challenges like depression and bipolar disorder, parenting and blended family concerns, and issues such as body image, eating problems, and anger. She also supports those coping with caregiving stress, major life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm and direct. She listens closely and helps clients problem-solve practical next steps.

Sara draws from cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, acceptance-based strategies to build flexibility, and attachment-aware ways to improve how people relate to others. Sara also uses methods that focus on relationships, including the Gottman Method, when it fits a client's goals.

She offers talk-based work as well as structured skills practice aimed at improving communication and reducing conflict. Outside of work she spends time with her two young children and enjoys running, reading, travel, and being outdoors.

That everyday life experience informs a down-to-earth approach to therapy and a focus on practical change.