Therapist profile
Sara Nielsen, LCMHC, LCPC
LCMHC LCPC - Stress and family related concerns
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- ACT and DBT elements
About Sara
Sara Nielsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 19 years of practice. She is based in Alabama and lists work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, eating concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, and other common life struggles.
Sara uses a collaborative, interactive style. She listens and then works with each person to set goals and priorities. Sessions combine practical skills with discussion so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters to them and act with intention. Dialectical behavior tools and mindfulness practices appear when people need emotion regulation or grounding skills.
Sara has experience supporting adults through grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and transitions such as separation or career change. She also addresses body image, co-morbidity, codependency, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin.
Her approach is practical and goal oriented. Sessions typically include skills practice, reflection, and planning small steps to try between appointments. People who want straightforward tools and time to talk about what life at home looks like often find this style helpful.
How sessions work
How Sara uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-aligned steps. It can help when life changes or relationship struggles leave you unsure what to do next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical experiments to test new ways of coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication in stressful moments.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. That way the work evolves as needs and preferences become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists typically combine skill practice, gentle reflection, and planning between sessions to help people manage everyday stresses at home.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, New Hampshire, Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, eating concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and related areas such as body image and communication problems.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, interactive approach that combines talking with practical skill building and reflection tailored to the person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including mood, trauma, and relationship strain.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices from Alabama, with the LCMHC and LCPC designations as provided.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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