PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

ST Portrait of Sarah Tedrick
Online therapist

Sarah Tedrick

Family-focused counselor for parenting challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sarah

Sarah Tedrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a range of emotional and behavioral issues. She brings seven years of counseling experience to sessions and draws on personal insight from long-term recovery.

Sarah speaks English and works with adults and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

Her style is direct and collaborative. She prioritizes building a dependable working relationship first. Sessions typically involve clear conversations about what is troubling you, practical strategies to manage symptoms, and steps you can try between meetings.

Therapeutic methods may include attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing can support change when substance use or other habits get in the way. The exact mix is chosen together to fit each person’s needs.

Sarah has training in counseling and in approaches that support recovery and family dynamics. Her approach emphasizes realistic goals, steady progress, and honest feedback. She aims to help parents and family members find clearer communication and healthier patterns.

Reaching out can feel hard, and Sarah encourages small first steps. She supports people who want to address difficult past experiences, improve family interactions, regain stability after life changes, or work toward better daily coping skills.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sarah often uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships affect feelings and behavior. This approach helps people understand patterns in close relationships and how those patterns show up in family life or parenting.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and the actions that follow. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing disruptive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sarah works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Together the therapist and client will try strategies and adjust the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions provide a simpler option when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging give ongoing support between sessions or for those who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule and to keep continuity during life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with stress, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, blended family problems, adoption and foster care topics, and other family-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She focuses on building a reliable working relationship and using practical strategies that clients can try between sessions.
What kind of background and experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in counseling and brings long-term recovery experience to her work. That background informs how she supports people facing addiction and related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as OR LPC C5821, and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Next step

Talk to Sarah

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point