THERAPIST

Sarah Dix, LPC

Sarah Dix, LPC, believes her role is to provide support and help her clients find the path that is right for them. She looks at therapy from a holistic perspective, and adjusts her approach to meet whatever is needed at the time.

Sarah began her mental health career as a teaching assistant at a local private day school that serves children with developmental and cognitive disorders. In this role, she provided behavior therapy to students and became skilled in ABA techniques. She then transitioned to a community setting and worked as an intensive in-home counselor, where she worked with at-risk youth ages 5-19 who struggled with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, anger management, impulse control, mood disorders, PTSD and other behavioral concerns. Sarah has experience doing individual, group, and family therapy. 

As an outpatient therapist, Sarah specializes in working with clients who experience depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety management, mood regulation, low self-esteem, communication skills, social skills, impulse control, grief, life transitions, complex family dynamics, parenting stressors, and trauma. She utilizes TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, mindfulness-based CBT, and art with her clients. Sarah received her BS and MS from Virginia Commonwealth University, and has been licensed since 2021. She is also a board-approved supervisor for Residents in Counseling in Virginia. Sarah is trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming and practices with cultural humility. Sarah works with families and individuals aged 4 and up.

Sarah is originally from southwest Virginia and travels there to see family often. She enjoys spending time in nature, reading, hanging out with friends, seeing live music, and cuddling with her 80lb lap dog.