Sarah Maddox - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

35 years experience

About Sarah Maddox

I am a licensed therapist in North Carolina with over 35 years of professional experience. I have extensive experience supporting clients through stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I also offer spiritual counseling, with a particular focus on Christian perspectives for those who desire it. I respect each client’s individual beliefs and integrate spiritual support only when it aligns with their values and goals.

My approach centers on creating a safe, open, and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and joyful life, and I deeply honor that step. My role is to support and empower you as you move toward healing, growth, and a stronger sense of purpose.

Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths, build resilience, and help you move toward the life you envision.

Licenses

LCSW

C004770

Professional experience

Addictions
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I have enjoyed working with Sarah”

“Sarah has been great to work with. She definitely understands me and knows how to get me thinking about situations or issues, and can help me see a good or better direction. She is very knowledgeable and experienced and is a great therapist.”

“Sarah is absolutely fantastic. She is a great listener, discerning, gives me wonderful tools, and is always willing to offer me a different perspective. I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Friendly, loving and Open minded person!”

“Sarah has been a pleasure to work with. She is incredibly professional, prompt, and straightforward - exactly what we were looking for in our therapist.”

“Sarah is simply the best”

“Amazing work and great advice”

“Sarah is someone I genuinely look forward to talk to. I feel understood. I feel heard. I feel appreciated. I feel less alone. I feel challenged in ways that make me reflect inwardly. She’s so supportive and sweet and feels like someone I’ve known my whole life. She’s wonderful and I enjoy every conversation we have. She’s so patient with me. It’s awesome. I love her and therapy!”

“Perfect Therapist”

“Sarah is an excellent therapist. She is calm, understanding, and empathetic while, at the same time, very helpful with the comments she makes. It helps that she is so experienced. I am confident in her ability to work with me on my issues and would highly recommend her to others seeking a positive, helpful and considerate therapist.”

“Great experience with Sarah.”

“I appreciate her availability and kindness in helping me with my concerns. She has empathy and compassion for her clients.”

“Very prompt and highly relatable”

“Sarah is a wonderful therapist! She’s not only knowledgeable and unbiased, but she gives you those real life examples to relate to. She meets you where you need AND want to be met. I really could’ve have asked for better. Thank you Sarah!”

“Sarah is very insightful and is very easy to talk with.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.