Sarah Bodden-Cheffen , LPC

Sarah Bodden-Cheffen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with nine years of clinical experience. She has supported people working through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and depression, and has partnered with members of the LGBTQ+ community on concerns such as relationships, self-esteem, and feelings of guilt or shame. Her work is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be applied to move through challenges.

Her therapeutic approach draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and solution-focused techniques, tailoring those methods to each person’s needs. Sarah emphasizes respectful listening, collaborative goal-setting, and practical tools that clients can use between sessions. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms the decision to reach out as an important first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking action that aligns with what matters most; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the therapist’s support of the client’s own goals, making it a strong fit for work on self-esteem, relationship issues, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing new skills to change how one responds to challenges - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals aim to tailor care to what works best for the individual.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility and easier access to ongoing support. These formats can make scheduling more convenient, help maintain consistency between sessions, and allow therapy to fit into busy lives while preserving a strong therapeutic connection.