Sarah Fagan

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with about a decade of professional counseling experience.

I enjoy many things, including wandering the great outdoors, getting lost in a good story or my latest creative endeavors, hanging with my people and my pets, and learning about others as I journey alongside them. Whether someone needs a guide or simply some encouraging company, I’m here for it!

If you want to be seen and heard as you really are....

If you want to survive, or thrive, or simply exist....

If you want to sit and rest a while, or go onward and upward....

If you want to navigate dark valleys, or climb high mountains....

If you want to weather the storm or bask in the sun....

If you want to face your fears, or find your courage....

If you want to experience the joy of loving others, or the peace of loving oneself....

If you want to forgive, or be forgiven....

If you want to pursue goodness, or let happiness happen....

If you want to explore your potential, or accept yourself as you are....

If you want to discover meaning, or live out your purpose....

If you want restoration or transformation, redemption or grace....

If you want your story to be a good one....

If you want to be true and free....

And if you’re willing to open the door, even just a little bit....

You can do any of it and all of it, and I’m here to help.

I have a wide range of experience with various demographics and concerns, but specialize in working with challenges related to personal development, identity and values, relationships (including the relationship with oneself), and trauma. These can include relationship issues (family, friends, or romantic partners), parenting/guardianship, boundaries, grief, various traumas, fears and phobias, self-esteem and self-efficacy, guilt and shame, depressive and anxiety disorders, health issues, healthcare and educational work, and significant life changes.

My approach is holistic, person-centered, strengths-based, and multicultural, and may combine aspects of the following:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Existential Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Play and Filial Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

I also believe that nature, music, creativity, and humor can play important roles in mental health, and may incorporate these elements into my practice. And, I would love to learn more about your interests and perhaps find ways to bring them into therapy! One of my key strengths as a counselor is my adaptability; I make it a priority to understand your needs and preferences, tailoring my approach accordingly.

I always strive to be a warm and approachable counselor who is non-judgmental, respectful, honest, compassionate, and empowering. While I maintain professionalism, I also like to create a relaxed atmosphere during our sessions. (You can expect to see the real me, and I hope to see the real you!) I want therapy to be a positive and rewarding experience for you, and I will do my best to help you feel welcome. During our first sessions, I will likely focus on going over the basic policies and expectations, answering questions, getting to know you better, and learning how I can best support you in this chapter of your life. I'm here to meet you wherever you're at, and I would be honored to accompany you, support you, and empower you on your journey toward holistic wellbeing!