Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Sara works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri, Kansas, New Hampshire, Alabama
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sara
Sara Nielsen is a licensed counselor with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She practices in Alabama and holds the credentials LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). Her work centers on practical strategies that help people manage emotions and move forward.
Sara uses straightforward, collaborative sessions. She listens first, then helps set goals the client finds useful. Sessions mix reflective conversation with hands-on tools aimed at daily life.
Background and approach
People who want clear steps and compassion often find this approach helpful. Her experience includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, eating and sleep concerns, anger, self-esteem, addictions, and career-related worries. She also addresses relationship and family issues as individual concerns, plus areas such as body image, codependency, and communication problems.
Sara brings nineteen years of practice to these topics. Therapy draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and a client-centered stance. That means she helps people notice thoughts, practice new behaviors, and connect to what matters to them.
Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. People meet with her via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Sara speaks English and does not take international clients.
What Sara works with
Everything Sara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
Approaches Sara lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Sara often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers clear skills for managing worry, anger, sleep issues, and mood problems.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Together they adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility and several ways to connect. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and work through exercises live. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be simpler for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and shorter, real-time check-ins when a full call is not practical.
Questions people ask about Sara
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, eating and sleep problems, anger, addictions, and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and interactive. Sessions combine listening with practical tools and goal-setting tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nineteen years of professional experience working with various mental health concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in the state of Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.