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Sara Nielsen, LCPC, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am an LPC (licensed practicing counselor) in the State of Alabama and have been practicing for about 20 years. I have experience with couples therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and many other concerns. This is a safe space!

My counseling style is collaborative, interactive and guided by your needs. This is a safe space, where you will not find judgment. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, acceptance commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness based, strengths based and other styles of counseling. I will tailor to your needs and expressed wishes; we will together to determine your therapeutic needs.

I recognize the difficulty of seeking help and of creating change; I am here to help you every step of the way! I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: 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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

KS LCPC 2756

AL LPC 4529

MO LPC 2008025315

Reviews

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I like her very much, she is very attentive and listens to me and responds so I can actually tell that she's listening. I have great hopes that she's going to be able to help me through my hard time

Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks

Sara is a perfect fit for my needs, she is strong when I need it and compassionate always.

Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Sara is the best therapist I've ever had!

Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd

She is the best

Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management

She kind and supportive

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem

Sara has been a great help with starting therapy back up. She listens and challenges you to think about things in a different light - in the best way possible. Would highly recommend her.

Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem