Sarah Rinaldo, LPCC
Trauma-informed, narrative-focused counselor
Details
| Name | Sarah Rinaldo |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Sarah
Sarah Rinaldo is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with nine years of experience. She offers steady, nonjudgmental support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Sarah aims to help clients feel heard and understood while they work toward clearer goals and healthier day-to-day coping.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe painful stories about themselves and their past. Attachment-Based approaches are part of her practice when relational patterns or intimacy concerns cause distress.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes. Sarah has focused experience helping people who struggle with post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, mood disorders, and issues that stem from family of origin or attachment wounds. She also addresses shame, guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose in straightforward, goal-oriented work.
Clients can expect calm, direct conversation and techniques chosen to match their needs. Sessions move at a pace the person is comfortable with, mixing reflection and actionable steps. EMDR is available as an additional method alongside regular counseling when trauma processing is part of the plan.
Sarah works with adults in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. Her approach balances emotional understanding with clear strategies so people can manage symptoms, rebuild connection, and navigate major life changes.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Sarah works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sarah among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sarah directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sarah directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Sarah uses Narrative Therapy to help clients tell and retell the stories that shape how they see themselves. This approach helps people separate who they are from the problems they face and can reduce the power of painful memories or labels.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at long-standing patterns in relationships and closeness. That work focuses on how early bonds affect current trust, intimacy, and conflict, and aims to create more supported ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances to choose which methods to try first. Plans can change as progress is made, and EMDR or CBT techniques may be added when they seem helpful.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when that feels useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or cameras are limited. Live chat or text messages are useful for quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking.
These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity when life gets hectic.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices Narrative Therapy alongside attachment-focused work and CBT, aiming for clear, conversational sessions that mix reflection with practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people facing trauma, mood disorders, panic, and family of origin concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - licensed in Ohio and offers services to people in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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