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Online therapist

Sara November

Compassionate, steady therapy for family concerns

Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Ohio, Massachusetts, Oregon
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sara

Sara November is a licensed clinician with 15 years of experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Ohio. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings supporting people through a range of concerns.

Her focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family matters, depression, trauma and grief, and related areas listed in her profile. She approaches therapy in a warm and empathic way. She aims to tailor each plan to the person sitting in front of her, keeping conversations open and adjusting as needed.

Background and approach

She emphasizes steady, consistent work rather than quick fixes, and looks for strategies that can lead to lasting change. Sara uses practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, pairing them with other methods to fit individual needs. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns, testing new ways of thinking, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.

She has an interest in supporting people who want to make behavioral changes related to weight and health alongside other life goals. Her background includes helping people manage mood disorders, grief, and stress in multiple care settings over her career. People who come to her find a clinician who values collaboration.

She works to build a steady therapeutic relationship and to continually check that the approach is working. For parents and families looking for clear, practical guidance, her practice is oriented toward steady progress.

How CBT and online sessions work together

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and shifting them toward more useful ones. It often involves simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and angry or avoidant responses.

Alongside CBT, she uses an integrated approach that mixes practical behavior changes with ongoing check-ins about what is working. That means the therapist and client regularly review progress and adjust techniques to fit goals like mood management, grief processing, or lifestyle changes related to weight and health.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will help choose techniques based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Expectations, homework, and pacing are set together so the plan fits day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people work with a licensed professional from different locations and at different times, making it easier to keep consistent sessions and practice new skills between meetings.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sara supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem, career changes, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her style of therapy?
She describes her approach as warm and empathic with a focus on tailoring treatment to each person. Work focuses on steady progress and practical strategies rather than quick fixes.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 15 years of clinical experience from inpatient and outpatient settings to her work.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Ohio. License identifiers provided are OR LCSW L15446 and MA LICSW LICSW127420.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Ohio, Massachusetts, Oregon
Languages
English

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