Sara Harvey , LPC

Sara Harvey is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. As an LPC Sara holds a state license to provide mental health counseling and brings 15 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She developed her clinical skills over many years at a non-profit agency serving at-risk children and families, working directly with young people ages 4 to 17 in homes, schools, and community settings.

Sara has focused expertise in stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflict, attachment and bonding concerns, trauma and abuse, and related challenges that affect children and caregivers. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based approach for addressing trauma in young people, and has specialized training in infant mental health with attention to the bond between infants and their primary caregivers. These trainings inform her work with families experiencing attachment difficulties or early developmental concerns.

Sara approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to match each family or individual’s specific needs. She supports clients through the often-difficult first steps toward change and works collaboratively to help them pursue a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Approaches That Guide Online Child and Family Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships between children and their caregivers, helping to strengthen emotional bonds and improve trust and communication. It is often used when early bonding or caregiver-child connection has been disrupted or when family dynamics contribute to a child’s distress.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. This approach helps children and families process difficult experiences and build coping strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and behavior. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, and depression and can be adapted for children, adolescents, and caregivers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adapt techniques over time to fit what is most effective and comfortable.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexible access to licensed professionals and therapists. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations within the same state, and choose the communication style that feels most supportive for each family member.