Sara Harvey , LPC

Sara Harvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan (MI LPC 6401222785) with 15 years of clinical experience. The LPC credential indicates training and authorization to provide mental health therapy and counseling services. She has spent more than a decade working directly with at-risk children and families, including 12 1/2 years at a nonprofit agency where she supported youth and their caregivers in community settings.

Sara works with children ages 4 to 17 and their families in homes, schools, and neighborhood settings, tailoring support to the realities of everyday life. Her experience includes addressing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, attachment and bonding concerns, trauma and abuse, and related challenges that affect family functioning. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - TF-CBT - which combines trauma-informed strategies with cognitive and behavioral techniques to help young people process difficult experiences.

In addition, Sara has a background in Infant Mental Health with an emphasis on attachment and bonding between infants and their mothers or primary caregivers. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she develops individualized treatment plans and conversations to match unique needs. Sara encourages the first step toward a more fulfilling and manageable life and offers steady support throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sara Harvey

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the emotional bonds between caregivers and children, exploring patterns of connection and helping repair or strengthen those relationships. It is useful for families dealing with attachment issues, bonding concerns, and related behavior or emotional challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences by helping individuals process memories and learn coping strategies to reduce trauma-related distress; this approach is often applied with children and families who have experienced abuse, loss, or other traumatic events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including trauma-focused CBT techniques, helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, supporting improvements in anxiety, depression, and everyday coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara works collaboratively with clients and caregivers to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Her aim is to create a partnership where the chosen strategies fit the person and the situation.

Online therapy with Sara includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who find in-person visits difficult. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or other convenient locations, and access timely support during life transitions and challenges.