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Sarah Obral is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Endorsement (LPCC-S) who provides therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, chronic stress, burnout, and major life transitions. She sees clients at CLE Counseling and Wellness Center in Westlake, Ohio, serving individuals across Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, the greater Cleveland area, and through telehealth throughout Ohio.

Sarah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College. She has worked in the mental health field since 2015 and has been independently licensed since 2018, with experience in both community mental health and outpatient counseling settings.

Her clinical work is grounded in an integrative, trauma-informed approach that draws from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Sarah also works from a harm-reduction and strengths-based perspective, helping clients understand patterns, build coping strategies, and make practical, sustainable changes in their daily lives.

Sarah works primarily with adults who are:
– Managing anxiety, chronic stress, panic symptoms, or burnout.
– Processing grief, bereavement, or other significant losses.
– Navigating trauma and the ongoing emotional, physical, or relational effects of traumatic experiences.
– Living with depression, bipolar disorder, or persistent mood-related challenges.
– Feeling stuck in patterns, relationships, or coping strategies that no longer feel helpful.

Clients who work with Sarah can expect therapy that is supportive, honest, and practical. She creates a space where people can explore difficult emotions, make sense of their experiences, and develop tools that help them move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

Sarah is especially well suited for adults who want a therapist who is warm, direct, trauma-informed, and grounded in real-life problem solving. She brings empathy, humor, and authenticity into the therapy process, recognizing that growth often includes both difficult conversations and moments of relief, insight, and lightness.

Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys reading, starting and sometimes finishing crochet projects, exploring the Cleveland Metroparks, and visiting National Parks with her husband and son.

At a glance:
– Name: Sarah Obral, LPCC-S.
– Profession: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Endorsement.
– Practice: CLE Counseling and Wellness Center.
– Location: Westlake, Ohio.
– Serves: Adults in Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, greater Cleveland, and telehealth throughout Ohio.
– Specialties: Anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, chronic stress, burnout, and life transitions.
– Therapy approaches: Trauma-informed therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based therapy, harm-reduction framework.

Who Sarah helps:
Sarah works primarily with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or impacted by stress, trauma, grief, or mood instability. She may be a strong fit for people looking for outpatient therapy that combines emotional support with practical coping tools and evidence-based treatment approaches.

Conditions treated:
– Anxiety disorders.
– Chronic stress and burnout.
– Trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
– Grief and loss.
– Depression.
– Bipolar disorder.
– Adjustment issues and life transitions.
– Unhelpful coping patterns and relational stress.

Therapy approaches:
– Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
– Motivational Interviewing (MI).
– Trauma-informed counseling.
– Strengths-based therapy.
– Harm-reduction framework.
– Integrative outpatient psychotherapy for adults.

What issues does Sarah Obral treat?
Sarah Obral works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic stress, burnout, and major life transitions.

What type of therapy does Sarah Obral use?
Sarah uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), strengths-based therapy, and harm-reduction principles.

Who is a good fit to work with Sarah?
Sarah may be a good fit for adults who want therapy that is warm, practical, honest, and grounded in evidence-based care for anxiety, trauma, mood-related concerns, grief, and stress.

Does Sarah Obral offer telehealth in Ohio?
Yes. Sarah provides in-person therapy in Westlake, Ohio and telehealth counseling for clients located throughout Ohio.

Where is Sarah Obral’s counseling practice located?
Sarah sees clients through CLE Counseling and Wellness Center in Westlake, Ohio, serving the greater Cleveland area, including Cuyahoga County and Lorain County.

What can clients expect in therapy with Sarah?
Clients can expect a supportive and real therapeutic relationship where they can better understand patterns, build coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful long-term change.