Sara Calhoun, MS, LCMHC

Sara is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who earned her Master’s degree from UNC Greensboro in 2013 and her Bachelor’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill in 2008. Her approach to therapy involves understanding each client’s unique situation with sensitivity, while providing a non-judgmental and supportive environment. She strives to empower her clients by helping them identify and build upon their individual strengths and abilities. Sara believes that a therapeutic relationship is built upon empathy, genuineness, and mutual respect. She aims to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them in meeting their personal goals.

Sara specializes in treating adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, stress management, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem, body image, and social skills. In addition, she has specialized expertise in women’s mental health and supports women navigating perinatal and postpartum mental health challenges, including mood and anxiety concerns related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Her approach blends various evidence-based treatment modalities to meet her clients’ specific needs, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

Sara strives to empower her clients by helping them develop tools for managing symptoms that can be applied in their everyday lives. During sessions, she also focuses on enhancing insight and self-awareness while increasing overall feelings of self-confidence and acceptance. Sara works to incorporate clients’ interests and unique strengths into a customized treatment plan that is both engaging and effective.