Sarah Bannister, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
At a glance
Sarah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Sarah is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Alaska
More about Sarah
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am a licensed professional counselor through the state of Alaska. I have almost 25 years of experience in the mental health field.I utilize an integrative therapeutic focus, tailoring complementary modalities to your unique needs. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals, drawing on extensive training, background, and practical experience to create a deeply understanding and effective therapeutic space.My work is built on a foundation of respect and understanding, ensuring a safe environment for all. In my down time, I'll be out mountain running, caffeinating, reading, thriving with loved ones.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally focused
- Existential
- Family systems
- Feminist therapy
- Gestalt
- Gottman method
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-centered/Rogerian therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma focused
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sarah Bannister offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sarah Bannister works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sarah Bannister speak?
Sarah Bannister speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sarah Bannister have?
Sarah Bannister has 12 years of experience.
Where is Sarah Bannister licensed to practice?
Sarah Bannister is licensed to practice in Alaska.
Does Sarah Bannister accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Sarah Bannister accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Sarah Bannister accept insurance?
Yes, Sarah Bannister accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Sarah Bannister accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Sarah Bannister accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sarah Bannister offer?
Sarah Bannister offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Sarah Bannister?
Sarah Bannister can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sarah Bannister?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to the Talkspace website to start your therapy journey.