Sarah Bentley, LPCC, LMHP
Helps adults heal from past wounds
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment work
- EMDR trained
About Sarah Bentley
Sarah Bentley works with adults to explore how early wounds and past experiences shape present behaviors, beliefs, and emotions. She guides clients in identifying the root experiences that contribute to current challenges and in repairing the negative beliefs and uncomfortable feelings that persist. Her approach combines insight into attachment patterns with practical strategies to shift unhelpful ways of thinking and responding.
Sarah is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified provider, and she also holds LPCC and LMHP credentials - LPCC indicates Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LMHP denotes Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. These qualifications support a blended use of therapeutic methods aimed at trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and a wide range of life adjustments.
She collaborates with clients to address repeating patterns, re-parent the inner child when appropriate, and strengthen more adaptive ways of feeling and thinking so individuals can engage in life with greater authenticity and emotional flexibility.
Sarah is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified provider, and she also holds LPCC and LMHP credentials - LPCC indicates Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LMHP denotes Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. These qualifications support a blended use of therapeutic methods aimed at trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and a wide range of life adjustments.
She collaborates with clients to address repeating patterns, re-parent the inner child when appropriate, and strengthen more adaptive ways of feeling and thinking so individuals can engage in life with greater authenticity and emotional flexibility.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Bentley have?
Sarah Bentley has 10 years of experience.
Is Sarah Bentley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LPCC and LMHP credentials. Her license details are NM LPCC CCMH0222961 and NE LMHP 4679.
In which languages does Sarah Bentley provide therapy?
Sarah Bentley provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Bentley located?
Sarah Bentley is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Sarah Bentley as my therapist?
Therapy with Sarah Bentley can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Bentley work with international clients?
Sarah Bentley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Bentley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that inform online therapy
Sarah Bentley draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence present connections and emotional responses; this work is useful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and patterns of intimacy. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured strategies that can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. As an EMDR certified provider, she integrates EMDR for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact when that method fits a client's needs.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Sarah works with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to address the whole person rather than relying on a single method.
Online therapy with Sarah can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and accessibility across different routines and locations. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their life and pace while maintaining continuity of care.