About me

I am a substance abuse and mental health counselor licensed in Hawaii with 5 years of experience working in community mental health. I have worked with various agencies providing services to children and adolescents, working with families (including those with youth in foster care), and with adults experiencing a wide variety of difficulties. I have worked as a substance abuse counselor for 3 years, and have 4 years of experience working with clients involved in the legal system as well as those who have severe mental illnesses. In my work with children and families I have encountered youth who experience depression, trauma, adjustment problems, and oppositional behaviors.

My counseling style focuses on the client and the problems they are experiencing from their perspective. I focus on helping clients develop their inner self so they can overcome life's challenges. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and motivational enhancement techniques to help move the client from problem to solution, and then to success. Because each client is unique, I work with each individual to develop a plan that works for them and focuses on their strengths.

Reaching out for help is a huge task. There are a lot of "what ifs" involved, and the added pressure of being a teen can make things even harder. I'm happy to have a conversation with you and help in any way I can. Together we can move forward.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Family conflicts
  • Anger management
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 5

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

HI LMHC MHC-638

MD LCPC LC11883

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarah Warfield. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 11 months

Have worked with Sarah for a while now and find our sessions to be very helpful. She listens, remembers names of the people in my life, and is very relatable. Also she is willing to go whatever speed I am comfortable with, slow when I need, and pushing me when I need that. Highly recommend.

Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Sarah knows exactly when to listen and when to give her advice. And when she does the latter, it's thoughtful, it's backed by her expertise, and it's applicable. She provides you with tools and approaches to tackle any given situation, and as someone who likes to take immediate action — I find that extremely helpful. I would recommend Sarah to anyone who is looking for results.

Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We have only had a couple of sessions with Sarah but both my partner and I both feel we are in great hands. Sarah takes her time to get to understand us and approaches our situation with a very unbiased perspective, helping us set realistic expectations and identifying what we can work on to improve. Thank you Sarah for your caring, gentle, yet resourceful and honest approach. Looking forward to our sessions.

Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Sarah really takes the time to get to know you and understand the problems you’re experiencing. She is patient and kind and really listens intently. I’ve been working with her for almost 6 months and she’s been a vital part of my recent success. I’m very grateful to have her in my corner

Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues

Sarah is a consumate professional

Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

As always. Sarah is down to earth and very caring and professional. Anyone who gets to talk to her is lucky.

Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Sarah is incredibly kind, empathetic and working with her is a delight. Thank you for everything!

Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Sarah has been the most kind and helpful counselor I've had! She truly helped me through/understand alot of mental struggles I'd been going through this year and I couldn't be more grateful. I highly reccomend Sarah❤️

Written on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I am so thankful for how patient supportive understanding and caring she has been. Even when I haven’t engaged she has always encouraged it. Thank you

Written on Nov 26, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

Sarah always greets me with a warm smile and sunny disposition. She listens well, respects my time/priorities, and offers reasonable solutions to issues we're addressing on each session.

Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Sarah allowed me to speak freely and provided necessary feedback. I liked her perspective and she was a huge help getting me through a transitional phase of my life. Would highly recommend!

Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

After struggling to find a counselor I clicked with, I lucked into finding Sarah. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, welcoming, and honest. I know I can throw anything out there and I’ll be received, guided, and even held accountable. Sarah is awesome and I believe anyone would be in great hands with her.

Written on Oct 28, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Sarah has been the most compassionate of all therapists that I have used with teen counseling or otherwise. Her sensitivity and ability to listen whole heartedly has been a huge relief to me.

Written on Oct 21, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I have been working with Sarah for several months now. She is kind, insightful and genuinely cares. She has helped me start to connect my past emotional trauma and my current mental health. I have been able to learn tools and with her guidance, have started to change my way of approaching not only day to day stressors, but menacing old wounds as well. I know that I have a long way to go, but in Sarah, I know that I have someone there with me that has my back.

Written on Sep 21, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Sarah is a great therapist in the way she is attentive to your thoughts and feelings and is able to hone in on what problems we can work on. I have had experience with other therapists where they seem stone face and with no emotion but Sarah is able to connect with you while still remaining professional. Would strongly recommend her for anyone dealing with anxiety or depression especially

Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Sarah is so sweet and thoughtful. She’s also relatable to me so sometimes I feel like I’m chatting with a friend who happens to be a great listener and offers good advice.

Written on Sep 01, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

In just a few sessions over the phone sarah has been extremely helpful. I am hopeful for healing in many areas of my life and teencounseling.com matched us perfectly.

Written on Aug 25, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management

I have completed 2 months of counselling with Sarah and it has been extremely helpful. Sarah is very responsive and always is very good to guide on the right line of thought and to help understand ones emotions and mental health.
Sarah has been a huge help in defining the path to continuous improvement for me. Sarah explains things very well and provides structure feedback to allow one to view situations from different perspectives.

Written on Aug 22, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

She has been extremely helpful. We have only been working together for a couple of weeks, but she has listened to me, given me some practical tools to use, and has really taken the time to explain things in a way I can understand.

Written on Aug 22, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and grief

First and foremost, mahalo nui loa (thank you very much), for this wonderful website. Btw, so glad you have an app for this. Thank you for pairing me up with Sarah. Sarah has been very understanding and helpful. With this review I feel like I'm judging her though she never judges me or my issues. I look forward to writing in my journal when needed. Just being able to write down what I'm going through at the moment is a biggie for me. I realized how much I was holding in. Sarah has always responded kindly and in a timely manner. I look forward to our sessions always. Aloha.

Written on Aug 19, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Responds in a timely manner and provides appropriate resources for me.

Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks

Sarah has been a great counselor. She listens and offers encouragement . I will refer a friend to her if I can.

Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management

Very kind, respectful and after the first session she was already able to help me get my anger under control.

Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Sarah makes me feel safe and comfortable and goes out of her way to really try to understand what I'm trying to say or express. She is great at explaining the science behind why we feel certain ways. She offers really great tools of different coping mechanisms and even does exercises with you so you may better understand them and when to use them.

Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life ch

Very professional and listens well. Gives good advice and a judgement free zone. I am very happy with Sarah’s services.

Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I have only had one session so far and I loved it. I think it will take a few more to be able to judge teencounseling.com more. Can't wait to talk to her again.

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