About
- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Sara
Sara Bice is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and offers coaching for life transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She uses client-centered listening alongside practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Sessions tend to focus on specific problems and on small, manageable changes that make daily life easier.
Sara has worked with people affected by adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and the challenges that come with serious illness and end-of-life care. She also addresses communication problems, commitment and control concerns, and the effects of domestic violence and separation.
Mindfulness and existential perspectives are part of her toolbox when clients want to look at meaning, values, and how they relate to choices. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are getting in the way of current functioning.
In session she listens first, then helps set clear goals and short-term steps. She asks practical questions and introduces exercises that clients can try between meetings. Many people come away with clearer priorities and less reactivity in stressful moments.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Sara uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the person's experience and immediate concerns. This approach means sessions begin with open listening and move at the client's pace while focusing on what matters most to them.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavioral changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, stress, relationship reactions, and many mood concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on short-term goals and concrete steps, often useful when someone wants quick strategies to manage a problem.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss options with the client, try techniques, and adjust plans based on how well they work. The aim is to match methods to the client's goals and daily life, not to stick rigidly to one model.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during shorter windows. Some methods, such as brief CBT exercises or mindfulness practices, translate well to remote sessions and can be practiced between meetings to build steady change.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she help with?
Sara works with adults on family problems such as blended family challenges, adoption and foster care questions, and care-related stress. She addresses communication breakdowns and conflict within family relationships.
How would she approach anxiety or stress?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. The focus is on practical steps to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
Sara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 16 years of experience working in clinical settings. Her work has included grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a New York LMHC credential and practices from New York. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients located where her license permits practice.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check available formats when you schedule.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That will begin the intake and scheduling process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.