Better Mental Health is Possible

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, therapy can help you gain insight, develop effective coping skills, and build a more fulfilling life. You don't have to face life's difficulties alone.

Sarah Kress LCSW therapist
Sarah Kress, LCSW

Meet Your Therapist

My name is Sarah Kress and I work as a licensed therapist and clinical social worker (LCSW/LICSW) in North Carolina. As the owner of Better Mental Health PLLC, I help adults overcome impacts of trauma and mental illness, increase self-esteem, and learn skills for healing and thriving.

My counseling approach follows a holistic framework for physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. I integrate a variety of counseling techniques to meet every client's unique needs. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your healing journey.

Individual Psychotherapy

Therapy may be helpful if you are experiencing anxiety or excessive worry, depression or low motivation, painful memories and overwhelming emotions, compulsive behaviors, or difficulty managing stress.

Hourly Session Rate: $120

Life Coaching

Whether you're navigating a career change, developing healthier habits, improving confidence, strengthening relationships, or discovering your next chapter, coaching helps transform intentions into meaningful action.

Life Coaching Session Rate: $100

Clinical Supervision

Becoming a skilled therapist is a journey that extends far beyond earning a graduate degree. Clinical supervision provides a supportive environment to strengthen your counseling skills and professional identity.

Clinical Supervision Rate: $75

Five Star Reviews

"Sarah is the best! She is very genuine and client-centered and I feel myself making good progress with her."

Client age 25-34

"I felt our first session was productive and enjoyed meeting Sarah."

Client, age 55-64

"...Open minded approaches well informed actionable steps provides articulate summaries and segues to educate and provide insight."

Client, age 35-44

"Ms. Kress is very professional, kind, and caring."

Client, age 45-54

Clinical Consultation Group

Are you a practicing therapist in North Carolina in need of peer consultation? Better Mental Health PLLC can help you connect to a floating monthly virtual consult group of clinicians who work to support one another in providing excellent care to the clients we serve.

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Equality NC
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