Sarah Paulick, LMHC
Trauma-informed counselor focused on resilience and growth
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and EMDR
- First-responder support
About Sarah Paulick
Sarah Paulick is a licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who is EMDR certified, she focuses on helping survivors of childhood, sexual, and acute traumas as well as first responders, healthcare professionals, young adults, and members of diverse cultural communities. Her practice emphasizes building internal strengths and identifying external resources to promote resilience, reduce symptoms related to PTSD and complex trauma, and foster post-traumatic growth.
Sarah integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and EMDR alongside attachment-based work, somatic approaches, internal-parts exploration, existential and strengths-based perspectives, and psychodynamic and culturally sensitive practices. She works with a broad range of concerns such as relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, and career-related challenges. Outside of clinical work she enjoys being on and in the water, spending time with her dogs, learning, volunteering, traveling, and exploring new cuisines with friends and family.
Sarah integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and EMDR alongside attachment-based work, somatic approaches, internal-parts exploration, existential and strengths-based perspectives, and psychodynamic and culturally sensitive practices. She works with a broad range of concerns such as relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, and career-related challenges. Outside of clinical work she enjoys being on and in the water, spending time with her dogs, learning, volunteering, traveling, and exploring new cuisines with friends and family.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Paulick have?
She has 17 years of professional experience.
Is Sarah Paulick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). License details: FL LMHC MH14052.
In which languages does Sarah Paulick provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Paulick located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Sarah Paulick as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Paulick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Paulick work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Paulick 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy Options
Sarah Paulick often draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and attachment-based therapy, along with cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to small steps toward a meaningful life - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-based therapy explores early relational patterns and current attachment needs to heal attachment wounds and improve relationship functioning, making it useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family-of-origin problems. CBT is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns tied to depression, anxiety, and coping difficulties.Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their goals, history, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. She supports clients in trying techniques and deciding together which strategies feel most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, continue care from different locations within Florida, and maintain regular contact between appointments when appropriate, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each individual.