She/Her/Hers
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LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker-VA)
LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical-MD)
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CCATP (Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional)
CTMH (Certified Telemental Health Professional)
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Chief Mental Health Officer
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Bestselling Author
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Vetted Trauma-Informed Treatment Professional
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Vetted Subject Matter Expert (mental health + trauma)
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​Vetted Social Impact Catalyst
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Sarah O'Brien is the founder and clinical director of Thrive & Shine Counseling (TSC) and Thrive & Shine Coaching & Consulting (TSCC). After spending nearly 9 years of her early career in public mental health and surrounding area Community Services Boards, she decided to open her own private practice and finally live out the dream written in her college application essay.
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Sarah practices using a variety of evidenced-based approaches. However, she mostly utilizes Neuroscience-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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Sarah offers BUSINESS & CLINICAL CONSULTING for licensed mental health professionals who are looking to stay in the field but provide services their own way with MH Private Practice Start-Up Packages and/or grow in their trauma-informed clinical skills.