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Online therapist

Sara Kamalipour

Clear practical support for life transitions

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sara

Sara Kamalipour is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 10 years of practice. She draws on that experience to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck because of addiction, trauma, or life transitions. Her approach is straightforward and respectful.

She aims to meet people where they are and create a plan that fits their situation. She treats conversations as a collaborative process. She listens first, then offers tools tailored to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Those tools may include thinking skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, techniques that build emotional regulation, and short-term goal work to make immediate changes. Sessions focus on practical steps, not jargon. Sara emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in sessions.

She takes care to be nonjudgmental and attentive to identity and life context. That helps people feel safe enough to talk about hard topics like grief, intimacy, parenting concerns, or workplace stress. Over her career she has worked with many concerns including mood symptoms, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, and relationship struggles.

She also supports those coping with chronic health issues, caregiving strain, and major life changes. Her aim is to help clients develop clearer choices and healthier routines. Therapy with Sara usually starts by identifying a few immediate goals.

From there she uses evidence-based methods and regular check-ins to adjust the plan. Sessions can include coaching-style homework, skill practice, and problem-solving so progress continues between meetings.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Sara draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to support people in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for people facing intense emotions and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Sara will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest options and adjust the plan as things change. That collaborative process helps match methods to what is actually helpful for daily life rather than sticking to a single technique.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are an option when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins and skill coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent during work, caregiving, or medical care demands.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and grief. She also addresses issues like parenting, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that combines listening with concrete tools. The work often includes skills practice, goal setting, and short-term strategies for coping.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience working as a therapist and social worker in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Sara holds the LCSW credential, licensed in Texas as TX LCSW 59059.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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