Sarah Spann
she/herLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
LGBTQIA+, Life Transition, Trauma / PTSD, Mood Disorders, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anxiety
Self pay costs
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience across schools, hospitals, community mental health, and research settings. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship concerns, and the ongoing impact of unresolved or overwhelming experiences. I help clients who are feeling disconnected from themselves or stuck in patterns understand how stress and past experiences affect both mind and body, while building practical tools that support nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and grounded decision-making over time.
I earned my Master of Science in mental health counseling from Georgia State University. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, somatic-aware, and relational therapy.
Therapy is a collaborative process rooted in respect, curiosity, and care. I strive to create a space where you feel supported in exploring what matters most to you, at a pace that feels sustainable and empowering. If you’re considering therapy, you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.
"As a Black, queer woman and therapist with my own healing journey, I understand how identity, trauma, and survival shape the nervous system and how powerful it can be to feel truly seen and supported."
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I was drawn to counseling through a long-standing interest in trauma, resilience, and how people adapt to difficult life circumstances. My background in research, crisis work, and community-based care showed me the impact of being truly seen and supported, and I wanted to help create that space for others.
What types of clients do you work best with?
I work best with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I am affirming of diverse identities and relationship structures and am a kink-aware professional who strives to offer a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic space.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?
Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about understanding yourself more fully, developing self-compassion, and learning new ways to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and choice.
What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?
In the first session, we’ll focus on what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain. I’ll ask questions, listen closely, and collaborate with you to set goals. Early therapy centers on building trust, understanding patterns, and establishing tools that support emotional safety and progress.
What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?
My practice is informed by my lived experience as a Black, queer woman, my own therapeutic journey, and years of trauma-focused clinical and research work. These experiences shape my commitment to offering therapy that is affirming, respectful, and attentive to both identity and nervous system safety.
How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?
I tailor therapy by collaborating closely with each client to understand their goals, history, and capacity. Sessions are adapted over time, integrating somatic awareness, relational insight, and practical strategies to support meaningful and sustainable growth.
- Years in practice
- 15 years
- Graduating institute
- Georgia State University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling (MSMH)
