Sarah Riggs , MD, LCPC

Sarah Riggs, MD, LCPC, is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 28 years of professional experience supporting people through recovery and life transitions. As an MD she trained in medicine and as an LCPC she is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - a combination that informs a practical, whole-person approach to care.

She has significant experience helping clients cope with addictions and related challenges. Her work is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s needs and goals. Sarah emphasizes collaborative planning so that interventions fit the realities of a client’s life rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all model.

Sarah recognizes that seeking change takes courage, and she concentrates on supporting and empowering clients through the early steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Her practice prioritizes helping people build manageable strategies for recovery, resilience, and improved well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Recovery and Support

Sarah Riggs uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to addiction recovery, focusing on strategies that help reduce substance use and rebuild daily routines. These approaches typically combine practical coping skills, relapse prevention planning, and supportive counseling to address the behavioral and emotional aspects of addiction.

She also emphasizes individualized treatment planning - a collaborative process that assesses each person’s history, needs, and goals to shape a plan that fits their life. This personalized approach helps address co-occurring concerns such as stress, mood challenges, and relationship strains alongside addiction-related work.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic journey, and Sarah works together with clients to determine what fits best. She invites clients to share preferences and feedback so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people access licensed professionals from home, work, or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy schedules, and access support when it is most needed.