Sarah Spurling

Sarah Spurling

Relational LCSW for anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence

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About

Sarah Spurling, LCSW, provides relational psychotherapy for adults working through anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and questions related to gender and identity. With three years of clinical experience, she sees adults managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and neurodivergence, including autistic adults and those exploring a later-in-life diagnosis. Her primary specialties include stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in a supportive, client-centered stance that prioritizes trust and presence over pressure to change. She emphasizes helping people stop masking, speak from their experience, and discover coping strategies that fit their day-to-day lives. Sarah offers both individual therapy and autism support groups, and she works with a range of related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication difficulties, dissociation and emptiness, family of origin matters, first responder challenges, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, immigration stress, questions of life purpose, and midlife transitions. She invites people to take the first step when they are ready to explore these issues with a steady therapeutic partner.
Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
3
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCSW 149030436
  • NPI Number: 1831803188
  • License: LCSW (Illinois)

Remote sessions and therapeutic approaches

Sarah integrates several evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build psychological flexibility so clients can move toward what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supports identification and gentle testing of unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Alongside these structured approaches she draws on client-centered principles to create an empathic, nonjudgmental space and on motivational interviewing when people are weighing change and need help resolving ambivalence. This mix can suit people who want either skills-based work, values-guided exploration, or a reflective supportive relationship. Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How much clinical experience does Sarah have?

She has three years of clinical experience.

What are Sarah Spurling's credentials and license details?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois: IL LCSW 149030436.

Which languages does she speak?

She provides services in English.

Where is Sarah based?

She is located in Illinois.

What ways can I meet with Sarah for therapy?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How much does therapy cost?

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

How do I get started with Sarah?

Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.