Sarah  Barnes
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Sarah Barnes

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Nevada, Louisiana Accepting Online
Reno Not Accepting In-person
Updated March 7, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Existential crisis & challenges
  • Stress management
  • Work stress
  • Burnout

Professional statement

Sarah Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and sees adult clients located in Nevada and Louisiana. Sarah has worked with clients who are going through a life transition - such as the loss of a loved one, a move, or the end of a relationship - as well as clients who are experiencing that feeling of being "stuck" - whether it's in a professional or personal scenario. She especially enjoys working with caregivers and those in helping professions, such as teachers or nurses.

Often, clients dedicate time and energy toward caring for others - whether that's a child, a significant other, aging parents, or those they engage with at work - yet they may put their own wants and needs to the side. In some ways, it can even feel easier in the short term to put one's own desires on the back burner to care for another. With a combination of cognitive behavior therapy and existentialism, Sarah helps clients examine the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and take steps toward living a more fulfilling, values-aligned life.

Sarah offers counseling sessions exclusively through a telehealth modality. Telehealth has many wonderful benefits, including increased access and convenience. And, Sarah understands that it may not be the right fit for everyone and is happy to talk through benefits and drawbacks of teletherapy with prospective clients. Above all, Sarah is committed to helping every client she interacts with have access to the care they want and deserve.


Message to clients

It can be overwhelming and even a bit frightening to reach out for help and to try something new. Please know, you'll be met with compassion and support. Counseling can be a wonderfully rewarding endeavor to embark upon, and I am here to provide support as you take the next step.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Sarah Barnes is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $100 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $40 - $100

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Nevada)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12-5pm
  • Tue 10am-12pm; 5-7pm
  • Wed 9-11am; 6-8pm
  • Thu n/a
  • Fri 2-3pm
  • Sat n/a
  • Sun n/a

Online Sessions (Louisiana)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12-5pm
  • Tue 10am-12pm, 5-7pm
  • Wed 9-11am; 6-8pm
  • Thu n/a
  • Fri 2-3pm
  • Sat n/a
  • Sun n/a

Reno practice
1580 Grand Point Way , Reno, Nevada 89523
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years

Barnes Professional Counseling Services, PLLC, Owner, 2021 - Present
Avenues Recovery, PRN Counselor , 2018 - 2019
Communities In Schools, Counselor, 2016 - 2019

University of New Orleans, M.Ed. , 2016


Licensure

Nevada: CP2884-R

Louisiana: 6933


Languages

English