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Trauma-informed, practical therapy for life challenges

Sarah Rinaldo, LPCC

9 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · 6 methods listed · online only

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About Sarah

Sarah Rinaldo takes a practical, trauma-informed approach to therapy. She uses methods that focus on how past relationships shape current feelings and behavior. Sarah provides calm support and clear steps to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and other challenges.

She has nine years of clinical experience and holds an LPCC, which is the Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor credential. Sarah combines approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused techniques, EMDR, and narrative therapy to match what a person needs.

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Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Sarah helps people name what is hardest, learn new ways to respond, and practice small changes between sessions. She offers guidance without judgment and helps clients track progress over time.

Her focus includes stress, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and life transitions. Additional areas of attention include attachment and family of origin issues, codependency, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. People who want options for how they meet with a therapist can connect with Sarah by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

The intake process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that fits the client's needs.

Online approaches that address trauma and relationships

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand where intense reactions come from and build more supported ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. It teaches clear skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people work through trauma memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing to reduce distress and strong reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that match those needs. That decision is collaborative, and adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the plan.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face connection and richer emotional work. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging fit brief check-ins, short coaching moments, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sarah focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and life transitions, among related areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She blends attachment-based work with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused techniques, along with EMDR and narrative methods to address trauma and everyday problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sarah brings nine years of experience working with people who struggle with wounds from the past, current stressors, and worries about the future.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LPCC, the Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor credential, and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sarah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled and how do I begin?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a cancellable subscription model; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.