Therapist profile
Sara Klahr, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 3382
- NPI1164845004
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Sara
Sara Klahr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, parenting pressures, anger, and major life changes. Sara also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and career or self-esteem issues.
Sara uses a straightforward, client-centered approach. She listens first and then helps identify root causes of problems. Sessions focus on practical coping techniques and clearer communication rather than long theory sessions. Her style is direct and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on actionable steps.
Over three decades she has worked in a range of settings with individuals, couples, and families. That experience shaped a practical emphasis - finding tools that fit daily life and relationships. She combines client-centered work with evidence-informed options like cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused techniques.
Sara also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing elements when they suit the situation. That can mean learning attention skills to reduce reactivity or exploring values and motivation to support change. She aims to help people practice new responses to anger, grief, or stress so reactions shift over time.
Her process begins with clear goal-setting and regular check-ins about progress. If you want straightforward help sorting through anger, communication problems, or life transitions, Sara offers a calm, practical approach and decades of counseling experience.
How sessions work
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Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and goals. It involves listening, reflecting, and letting the person lead the pace of change. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings like anger or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practicing alternatives. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger management, and depression because it emphasizes specific skills and short-term practice.
Mindfulness therapy teaches attention skills that reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily and emotional signals. These practices can help when someone wants to notice anger early and choose different responses.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That collaborative process guides what techniques are emphasized in sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to work across time zones if you live outside South Carolina. Ask about the format and scheduling when you set up your first appointment.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, and trauma. Anger is listed as one of the focus areas she addresses in sessions.
How would she approach temper and reactivity in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and direct. She helps identify root causes, teaches coping techniques, and uses practical strategies to reduce reactivity.
How much experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 30 years of counseling experience working in a variety of settings with individuals, couples, and families.
What credential and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the credential listed as SC LPC and practices in South Carolina.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and scheduling when you book.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your situation and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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