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Sara Wallce, MA, LPA
OCD Therapist in Louisville

Licensed Psychological Associate

River City OCD Clinic Outreach Coordinator

Sara Wallace LPA OCD therapist in Louisville providing ERP-based therapy at River City OCD Clinic
Skyline of Louisville where River City OCD Clinic is located

Sara Wallace, M.A., LPA is a licensed psychological associate who specializes in the treatment of OCD, eating disorders, and related conditions using evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family-Based Therapy (FBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). At River City OCD Clinic, she works with adolescents and adults to build practical skills, navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, and create more balanced, meaningful lives.

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​Sara earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Western Kentucky University in 2017. She completed her graduate internship at a residential substance use treatment center in Tennessee and later worked as a primary therapist in a Women’s DBT program.

 

Sara believes in providing compassionate, collaborative care and is committed to helping clients build meaningful, balanced lives using empirically supported treatments tailored to their individual needs.

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Sara is currently being supervised by Dr. Street Russell, PsyD, HSPP.

Sara Wallace is a therapist in Louisville who specializes in OCD

Specialties in OCD and Anxiety Treatment

Sara Wallace works with individuals experiencing a wide range of OCD presentations, including:

 

 

Sara Wallace also treats panic disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, perfectionism, PTSD, and other anxiety- and OCD-related conditions.

 

Sara has experience treating substance use disorders. 

A Collaborative and Down-to-Earth Approach

According to Sara Wallace:

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"I enjoy collaboration in my work with clients while staying grounded in what actually works. I believe treatment should feel supportive and encouraging while still helping individuals face the patterns that keep them stuck."

Schedule an OCD Session in Louisville

If you’re wondering whether OCD might be part of what you’re experiencing, the first step is getting a clear understanding of what’s going on, and what actually works.

Sara Wallace loves treating anxiety disorders in Louisville

Beyond the Therapy Room

  • Worked in all levels of care for mental health treatment including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient

  • Lived in South Florida and has special experience working with the Native American population that area

  • Has a passion for Diet Coke and ice cream

  • Presented research projects at regional, state, and national levels

  • Regularly attends the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) annual conference for continued education

  • Has a special interest in Broadway musicals and has seen Wicked almost 10 times

  • Extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through the Linehan Institute (a 6-month intensive training program)

  • Regularly talks about her toddler Penelope 

  • Grew up in Western KY and attended Murray State University for undergraduate education

  • Collaborates regularly with other mental health professionals for referrals, continuation of client care, and partnerships on cases

Stay tuned for a recent interview on Great Day Live! featuring Sara Wallace, MA, LPA

Common Questions About OCD Treatment

If you’re wondering what treatment actually looks like, we’ve answered some of the most common questions on our OCD Treatment FAQ page.

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