- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Somatic awareness
About Helen
Helen Sprague is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are stressed, anxious, struggling with anger, or rethinking self-esteem. People also come to her when they are coping with life changes or questioning their life purpose and self-love.
Helen uses approaches that link thoughts, bodily experience, and present-moment noticing. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She combines that with Mindfulness Therapy to build awareness of the moment and Somatic Therapy to notice how feelings show up in the body.
Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Helen encourages short experiments and small behavior changes so people can test what helps. She also practices simple breath and body-based techniques to reduce high stress or strong emotions in the moment.
Her style is direct and calm. She helps people talk through stuck places, clarify what matters next, and sort out realistic options after a big life change. Conversations cover feelings, beliefs, and everyday routines that get in the way of choices.
Scheduling begins with a short matching questionnaire and a first session to outline goals. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit practical needs.
Approaches in virtual sessions and practical fit
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It can help when anxiety, anger, or low self-worth are driven by persistent thinking patterns.Mindfulness Therapy builds simple attention skills to notice feelings and thoughts without immediately reacting. It is useful for reducing reactivity and increasing clarity during times of change.
Somatic Therapy connects bodily sensations to emotional states and uses gentle body-focused practices to calm intense feelings and improve regulation.
Choosing the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Helen will help clients decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is observed. This is a collaborative process aimed at finding what works in day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work or family obligations, having shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel. These features can make it easier to keep continuity while trying different approaches.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and people questioning life purpose or self-love.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Somatic Therapy to address thoughts, present awareness, and bodily responses.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and life transition concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; actual cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.