Sarah Turnpaugh

Sarah Turnpaugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and career-related concerns. She uses a straightforward, supportive approach and aims to help clients build confidence and cope with life changes. Her tone is warm and practical, with attention to real-life needs and next steps.

She helps people dealing with trauma, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also works with people navigating chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of major life transitions. ADHD, body image, and attachment-related worries are among other areas she addresses.

Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and make space for each person’s story. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, practical goals. These approaches are used together to match the needs of the person in front of her.

Sarah brings five years of clinical experience in Virginia settings. She emphasizes clear, respectful communication and helps people build tools they can use between sessions. Progress is framed as practical changes rather than labels or promises.

To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Sessions are arranged according to therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The initial steps focus on clarifying goals and planning manageable next actions.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. In practice this means sessions begin with open conversation about what matters most, building trust and clarifying goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. It uses simple exercises and practical steps to try between appointments, making it useful for stress, anxiety, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and meaning, challenge unhelpful thinking, or focus on short-term solutions and action steps.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support working through career concerns, grief, and coping with life changes by keeping progress steady across weeks without requiring long commutes.