- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Sara
Sara Nielsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Alabama with 19 years of experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, eating and relationship concerns, and a wide range of other issues. Her practice includes attention to family of origin issues and patterns that continue to affect adult life.
Sara uses a collaborative, interactive style in sessions. She listens to what a person brings and then helps them choose approaches that fit their goals. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills, and conversations rather than jargon or long lectures.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices. Those methods are used to address symptoms such as sleep problems, impulsivity, anger, and difficulties with intimacy or self-esteem.
People who come for help can expect a mix of talking and active skill practice. She pays attention to how family roles, communication patterns, and past relational expectations still show up today. Goals often include clearer boundaries, improved communication, and better day-to-day coping.
Sara has nearly two decades of clinical experience and uses that background to guide collaborative treatment planning. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site steps to begin the matching process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them. It can be useful for clients dealing with anxiety, avoidance, or low motivation by teaching acceptance of difficult thoughts and actions aligned with values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood, worry, or sleep problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with impulsivity, anger, and relationship difficulties by teaching concrete emotion regulation and communication techniques.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Therapists generally adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT exercises for remote conversations so people can practice tools between sessions.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, New Hampshire, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sara works with a broad range of adult concerns including anxiety, depression, eating related issues, relationship and intimacy problems, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and interactive. Sessions mix conversation with practical skill practice and clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with adults on varied concerns from mood symptoms to coping and relationship patterns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials, with licensure noted as NH LCMHC and KS LCPC, and is currently practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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