Sara Nielsen
Collaborative counselor using CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness
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About
Sara Nielsen, LCMHC, LCPC, brings 19 years of clinical work to her practice in Alabama. She has worked with individuals and couples across a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD, and other related issues. Her practice also includes specialty areas such as stress management, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, and ADHD among others listed in her profile.
Sara's approach is collaborative and interactive, shaped by client needs and goals. She combines evidence-informed strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods. Sessions are tailored to each person so that treatment focuses on the concerns they bring and the outcomes they hope to reach.
Recognizing that seeking help and making changes can be challenging, she aims to guide each step of the process with a nonjudgmental, strength-oriented stance. She also has experience with couples therapy and addresses intimacy-related matters, communication problems, and life transitions as part of her practice.
Sara's approach is collaborative and interactive, shaped by client needs and goals. She combines evidence-informed strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods. Sessions are tailored to each person so that treatment focuses on the concerns they bring and the outcomes they hope to reach.
Recognizing that seeking help and making changes can be challenging, she aims to guide each step of the process with a nonjudgmental, strength-oriented stance. She also has experience with couples therapy and addresses intimacy-related matters, communication problems, and life transitions as part of her practice.
- Location:
- Alabama, United States
- Years Experience:
- 19
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Trichotillomania
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NH LCMHC 3364, KS LCPC LCPC 2756
- NPI Number: 1598897464
- License: LPC (Missouri), LCPC (Kansas), LCMHC (New Hampshire), LPC (Alabama)
Online care using practical therapeutic approaches
Sara offers remote sessions that use collaborative, interactive methods to focus on the issues a person brings. She integrates client-centered work with structured approaches so that sessions can be responsive and goal-oriented. Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to help identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior, while dialectical behavior therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills in a stepwise way. Acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based techniques support learning to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to clarify values that guide behavior.
Those who prefer a collaborative, tailored process may find a fit with her style. Sara adapts the mix of CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods to match expressed needs and therapeutic goals during remote sessions.
What is Sara Nielsen's background and experience?
Sara Nielsen has 19 years of clinical experience. Her work has included a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD, and couples therapy.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She holds the credentials LCMHC and LCPC. License details listed are NH LCMHC 3364 and KS LCPC LCPC 2756.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is Sara located?
Her practice is located in Alabama.
How can someone work with her remotely?
She offers remote sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile states that she does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.