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Sahra Robinson, LCSW

Based in New York 24 years in practice Online sessions

Experienced LCSW focusing on emotion and change

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in
New York
Years in practice
24
Languages
English
Session format
Online, through our partner platform

About Sahra

Sahra Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of practice in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and depression. Her first aim is to make it easier to take that initial step toward support.

Sahra aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely about what they are feeling. She listens closely and responds in a straightforward way.

Background and approach

Clients often work on managing strong emotions and building confidence. She draws on several practical approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s goals and pace. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. Sahra also uses motivational interviewing to strengthen determination for change and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Together these methods create a tailored plan for each person. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. She has worked with people dealing with relationships, parenting stress, grief, trauma, addictions, chronic illness, and life transitions.

Sahra supports people who are trying to manage anger and control issues, improve communication, or find clearer direction in work and life. Sahra offers care in English from her New York practice. If you want to get started, she encourages a simple first step to connect and explore what would help most.

What Sahra works with

Everything Sahra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sahra's practice.

Approaches Sahra lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

How Sahra’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and values. In practice this means sessions follow each person’s priorities and pace, helping them feel heard and in charge of their progress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and managing anger.

Sahra treats choosing an approach as a shared process. She will listen to what matters most and recommend methods that match the client’s needs and preferences. Together they set short-term goals and adjust methods as progress is made, so the plan evolves with the person.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer practical options. Video allows face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and schedules allow. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or for people who prefer audio only. Live chat and text messaging make it simple to check in between sessions or to fit therapy into a busy day. These options provide flexibility to find a rhythm that fits work, caregiving, or other commitments.

Questions people ask about Sahra

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem issues, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and warm. She creates a nonjudgmental space and uses goal-focused methods to help people change thoughts and habits and manage emotions.

How long has she worked in this field?

She has 24 years of professional experience providing social work and therapeutic support in New York.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located where her license covers practice.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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