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Sara Cooley

Sara Cooley

Colorado

Practical support for stress and sleep issues

  • 5 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Colorado · 09927331; LCSW, Texas · 64250
NPI
1346882594
Based in
Colorado
  • Skill focused
  • Affirming approach
  • Goal oriented

About Sara

Sara Cooley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, and major life changes. She works with adults and adolescents on depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and relationship concerns. Sara brings a calm, affirming presence and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Sara keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Together they build coping skills for panic, mood swings, anger, and exhaustion. She also supports people dealing with body image, shame, isolation, and issues tied to family of origin.

Her approach draws on a mix of therapies that aim to change unhelpful patterns and increase meaningful action. Sara uses exercises in session and homework when helpful, so clients practice new skills in daily life. She pays attention to attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and communication problems that often show up in relationships.

Sara has five years of clinical experience as a Colorado LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. She works with people navigating career stress, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and complicated grief. Her style is direct but compassionate, with an emphasis on skills people can use right away.

People who choose Sara can expect clear direction about next steps and space to talk through hard feelings. She accepts clients who speak English and welcomes international clients. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session that fits their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction when life feels stuck.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and offering a nonjudgmental space. This approach supports people who need to feel seen while they sort through grief, shame, or relationship concerns.

Sara will work with clients to figure out which approach or mix of methods fits best. That decision happens together, based on the person's goals, life demands, and what feels most helpful in early sessions.

The practical advantages of online therapy include being able to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Since the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to check in during a lunch break, follow up after homework exercises, or keep continuity when schedules change.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Colorado, Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sara address?

Sara supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, sleep issues, addictions, and related concerns such as body image, attachment issues, and parenting strain.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is calm and affirming with practical guidance. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills clients can try between meetings.

What background and experience does she have?

Sara has five years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults on mood, trauma, and relationship issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - licensed in Colorado and Texas, and practices from Colorado.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sara?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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