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Sarah Paulick, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate counselor for stress and addiction recovery

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Sarah Paulick

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH14052)
  • NPI number1467799874
  • Experience17 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
  • Approaches includeAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Practical coping skills

About Sarah

Sarah Paulick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 17 years of experience. She practices in Florida and brings steady, practical care to people facing strong life stressors. Her work often centers on addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related concerns.

Sarah focuses on helping people find manageable steps toward feeling better. She helps clients spot patterns that get in the way, build everyday coping skills, and reconnect with their strengths. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented while also making room for deeper emotional work.

Her background includes long-term work with at-risk youth and adults and with first responders and healthcare workers. That experience informs how she talks about stress, burnout, and trauma reactions. She uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment.

In sessions Sarah draws from cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-based ideas, acceptance strategies, and client-centered listening. This allows her to help with things like managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and breaking unhelpful habits related to addiction and coping.

People who connect well with Sarah often want practical change plus a therapist who listens without rushing. She encourages small, achievable steps and builds on what each person already does well. To begin, prospective clients follow the service's matching steps and schedule according to availability.

How Sarah’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps when avoidance or worry keeps someone from living in line with their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and communication patterns. It can help people understand trust, closeness, and recurring relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they may try different techniques over time and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use tools and worksheets during the appointment and practice skills in real-life settings between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and trauma-related issues, plus related concerns such as self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative with a mix of skill-building and deeper processing. The approach balances action steps with reflective listening.

What is her professional background?

She has 17 years of clinical experience and a history of working with at-risk youth, adults, first responders, and healthcare workers.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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