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Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
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Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
228 S Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504
Let's Connect (570) 354-0508
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You can reach us at 570-904-7363. Get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it's our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
Feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? We're here to empower and support you to feel better and reach your goals; no matter the concerns or challenges you face. We believe it is essential to provide a healing, therapeutic, and supportive environment where you feel safe and comfortable to explore challenges and reach potential solutions for your concerns.
We have 8 locations and all of our therapists offer virtual appointments. Please visit our website, Facebook, e-mail, or call our office to learn more about us and the services we offer, including wellness services designed to enhance your overall health and well-being. We look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals!
Take the first step to help. Call or Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center now - (570) 354-0508

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Ctr&Counseling Solutions

228 S Main Avenue

Scranton, PA 18504 map

(570) 354-0508

Thaxton Counseling Solutions

516 North Blakely Street

Dunmore, PA 18512 map

Website
All of our therapists offer confidential virtual visits using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Call or Email us to schedule.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Marital and Premarital 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (570) 354-0508
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Ctr&Counseling Solutions

228 S Main Avenue

Scranton, PA 18504 map

(570) 354-0508

Thaxton Counseling Solutions

516 North Blakely Street

Dunmore, PA 18512 map

Website
All of our therapists offer confidential virtual visits using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Call or Email us to schedule.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Marital and Premarital 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Geisinger
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Priority Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
  • Out of Network
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (570) 354-0508
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (570) 354-0508

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Sara Lynne Thaxton

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC008211 Sara Lynne Thaxton
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Attended Saint Joseph College, Graduated 2010
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Certified Counselor 2014
  • Certificate from EMDRIA 2017
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (570) 354-0508
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (570) 354-0508

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Do these issues align with your needs? or (570) 354-0508
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Do these issues align with your needs? or (570) 354-0508

7 Endorsements

Brenda S Staerker
Brenda S Staerker
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWEMDR
Sara offers a person a sense of well being and calm when they are in her presence... qualities that are greatly valued in a therapist.
Megan Greenwald
Megan Greenwald
Licensed Professional CounselorMA LPCNCC CGCS
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center is warm and inviting. It is a safe and non-judgmental practice. Thaxton truly cares about the wellbeing and success of each client.
Merc Counseling Services
Merc Counseling Services
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCMANCC
Sara is a kind and empathetic counselor and she runs Thaxton Wellness Center that same way. She has helped me tremendously and I would recommend her agency for anyone with a desire to achieve wellness with an understanding and knowledgeable counselor.
Jamie Richardson
Jamie Richardson
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalLAPC
Dr. Thaxton is a compassionate, empathetic professional who is always willing to go above and beyond to help those in need. Her passion for others can be seen through the way she advocates for change , supports communities, And mentors the next generation

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (570) 354-0508
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (570) 354-0508

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Ctr&Counseling Solutions

228 S Main Avenue

Scranton, PA 18504

(570) 354-0508

Additional Location

Thaxton Counseling Solutions

516 North Blakely Street

Dunmore, PA 18512

(570) 354-0508
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All of our therapists offer confidential virtual visits using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Call or Email us to schedule.
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (570) 354-0508
"
All of our therapists offer confidential virtual visits using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Call or Email us to schedule.
Photo of Dr. Sara Thaxton - Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (570) 354-0508