- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Phone and chat
About Sara
Sara Robinson is a Washington state Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and eating-related issues. Sara also focuses on body image, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, young adult issues, and questions about life purpose.
Sara tends to use straightforward, evidence-based methods in session. She describes her style as laid-back while keeping clients in the driver’s seat. At the same time she is direct and will hold clients accountable when that helps progress.
In meetings she listens for the concrete problems that feel most urgent. Conversations often include practical strategies to manage anxiety and stress, steps to address difficult relationship dynamics, and ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts about body image or eating. When trauma is part of the picture she works from trauma-informed principles to support stabilization and pacing.
Sara offers phone and chat formats only at this time. She asks people to confirm current session options before booking if they need a different format. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Sara conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques focus on practical skills and symptom relief. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety, low mood, and body image concerns. These methods usually involve identifying specific thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative ways of thinking that reduce distress.Trauma-informed practices emphasize safety and pacing. That means beginning with stabilization techniques such as grounding and breathing, then moving toward processing only when a person has enough coping resources. This approach is used to reduce overwhelm and build resilience after traumatic experiences.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review the person's goals, current challenges, and preferences, then recommend strategies that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most in regular sessions.
Sara currently offers phone and chat formats only, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same practical techniques they use in person, adapted to the constraints and advantages of phone or chat work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and eating-related issues, plus related topics like body image and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Sara uses evidence-based techniques and trauma-informed practices to identify practical steps and coping strategies. She emphasizes pacing and stabilization when needed.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with five years of clinical experience working with young adults and women on emotional and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds a Washington LMHC credential and practices while based in Washington state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She currently offers phone and chat sessions only. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a different format.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.