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Sarah Bentley

Sarah Bentley, LPCC, LMHP

Therapist · New Mexico · 10+ years of experience

Helping adults heal patterns from the past

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At a glance

Listed location
New Mexico
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPCC, LMHP
Languages
English
License (Nebraska)
LMHP · No. 4679
License (New Mexico)
LPCC · No. CCMH0222961
NPI
1457799538

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  • Focus on early wounds
  • Practical coping tools
  • Collaborative approach

About Sarah

Sarah Bentley works with adults who feel stuck by past hurts and repeating patterns. She focuses on helping people identify early experiences that shape current behavior and feelings. Sessions aim to loosen old negative beliefs so clients can move forward with more ease.

Sarah uses gentle, direct conversation to trace where unhelpful thoughts began. She helps people notice patterns, name the emotions they carry, and try different ways of responding. Work can include processing painful memories and building new internal messages that feel kinder and more truthful.

Her background includes a mix of therapy methods chosen to match each person’s needs. Sarah draws on approaches that address relationships, thought patterns, and emotional regulation. She has ten years of experience supporting people through grief, addiction challenges, anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, and life transitions.

Sarah holds LPCC and LMHP credentials and practices in New Mexico. Sessions are delivered in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options via the site flow.

People who want practical tools and a collaborative pace may find this approach helpful. The work is goal-oriented but also pays attention to inner experience. Prospective clients begin by using the site Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Nebraska, New Mexico

Languages

English

Remote approaches that focus on patterns and healing

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current trust, closeness, and behavior. It helps people who notice repeating relationship patterns or trouble feeling safe with others. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center and emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to help someone find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on attachment patterns, thought habits, trauma processing, or a mix of methods.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since specific formats are listed during scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It also supports consistent check-ins after major life events and lets people try different pacing or lengths for sessions when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She traces patterns to their roots and works with clients to build new ways of thinking and coping.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working with adults on trauma, attachment issues, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPCC and LMHP credentials and practices in New Mexico.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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