Sarah Lopez, MA, LPC
Areas of Expertise: children and adolescents, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, couples therapy, family therapy, and addictions
Treatments Provided: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (PE), Narrative Therapy
Education: MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Lindenwood University, 2022); BS in Psychology (Columbia College of Missouri, 2019)
Accepted Insurance Plans: In-network with UHC/UMR/Optum, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, straight MO Medicaid, UHC-Community (Medicaid plan), Home State Health (Medicaid plan), and Ambetter (Medicaid plan). Out-of-Network with all other insurances (Superbill can be provided upon request).Private pay fee: $145 per session
Sarah Lopez, LPC (she/her) works with clients with a broad range of cultural backgrounds and clinical concerns; she holds a special place in her heart for working with teenagers and young adults, finding joy and fulfillment in guiding them through their unique challenges. Sarah's therapy philosophy prioritizes understanding the diverse experiences of her clients and building a positive and trusting rapport with them. She is deeply committed to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel completely safe, validated, and empowered to join in their treatment journey. She works with children and adolescents age 12 and older, adults, and older adults doing individual, couples, and family therapy.
Sarah worked in the St. Louis public school system for four years including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her commitment to serving school-aged children in a therapeutic way originated from this experience, and her master's and post-master's training experiences have intentionally focused on a wider range of client demographics. As she's developed her professional identity, Sarah has developed a special focus on post-traumatic stress. She is a trauma-informed clinician and is exploring several evidence-based treatments for PTSD.
Outside of her professional life, Sarah is a passionate advocate for rescue animals, believing in their therapeutic and healing power. She also has a strong belief in the transformative and supportive role of music in mental health. Please reach out if you are interested in doing therapy with Sarah by contacting us below or calling 314-252-0675.