Last edited 03/18/2025
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteHeterosexualChristianityLiving with Anxiety, Living with a mental health disorder, Millennial
Get To Know Me
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I love 4-letter words, encourage the use, and use them myself. I'm a real-talk kind of person but couple that with warmth and understanding. I use self-disclosure more readily than perhaps my colleagues do, as I find this is the best way to build rapport, create trust and safety, and connect to our common humanity, much of what is needed in the therapy space to open up and do the work necessary to reach that transformational change you seek.
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyAddictionAttachment issuesCodependencyTrauma
General Expertise
Work StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAbuse/Survivors of abuseCollege & graduate student issuesDivorce & separationGender identity & transgender healthSleep & insomnia issuesLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsMedical Professionals' Mental HealthPremenstrual dysphoric disorderSkin picking (excoriation)StressSubstance abuseWomen's issuesCoping SkillsHighly Sensitive PersonBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesCognitive Processing TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingCompassion-Focused TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AnthemBlue Cross Blue Shield
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $300 |
| Individual Therapy: | $220 |
Professional Background
LicensureVirginia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 0904008615Maryland, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 26420
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work, 2010
Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Sociology, 2008
Work HistoryI worked in public mental health agencies (community services boards) in and around the Richmond, VA area for nearly 9 years before starting my private practice. I have experience working in the community and the homes of adults with severe mental illness, as well as, case management, outpatient clinician, group therapy provider, and crisis intervention provider. My experience and caseload population range from inner city to rural, outpatient and inpatient, and cover a wide variety of disorders and demographics.
As I've come into my own in private practice, my specialties include anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, non-using partners, and trauma, early trauma, relational trauma, betrayal trauma and attachment trauma and honing on on brain and body-based interventions to see the most change. I am a subject matter expert in these disorders and trauma-informed care, as this is not something taught in schools but something individually learned as a clinician.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Sarah O'Brien, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Sarah O'Brien accepting new clients?
Yes, Sarah O'Brien is accepting new clients for online therapy in Virginia and Maryland.
Does Sarah O'Brien accept insurance?
Yes, Sarah O'Brien accepts insurance, including Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
What types of therapy does Sarah O'Brien offer?
Sarah O'Brien offers therapy for individuals.
Does Sarah O'Brien offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in Virginia and Maryland can book Sarah O'Brien for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Sarah O'Brien offer online therapy?
Yes, Sarah O'Brien offers online therapy via video sessions to people in Virginia and Maryland.
How quickly can I see Sarah O'Brien?
Sarah O'Brien typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Sarah O'Brien speak?
Sarah O'Brien conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Sarah O'Brien online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Sarah O'Brien online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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