Sarah Pawlak, MA, LPCC, OH | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Pawlak

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Postpartum Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Pawlak

Sarah Pawlak supports adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Ohio in navigating emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy designed to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater stability and emotional well-being. She specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, offering structured, supportive treatment that helps clients better understand mood patterns, reduce distress, and improve daily functioning. Sarah also has extensive experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma, grief, and psychosis-related conditions, as well as those managing post-partum depression and anxiety. Her clinical work focuses on helping clients develop practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, and long-term resilience. Sarah works closely with individuals, couples, and families facing complex life stressors, including relationship conflict, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She also provides support for those impacted by childhood behavioral concerns and womenâ€™s mental health needs. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness strategies, family therapy, and parenting skills interventions to meet each clientâ€™s unique needs. She also has experience supporting court-ordered treatment and individuals recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, helping them transition toward ongoing stability and recovery. She works with a diverse range of populations, including first responders, military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and clients across a wide range of life experiences, ensuring care is inclusive, respectful, and trauma-informed. Outside of her clinical work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and reading.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Ohio

Education and training

Lewis University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1174065981

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sarah Pawlak?

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Is Sarah Pawlak accepting new patients?

Sarah Pawlak generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Sarah Pawlak's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Sarah Pawlak work with?

Sarah Pawlak works with LifeStance Health - Ohio.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Pawlak?

Sarah Pawlak frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Pawlak on their profile.