Therapist profile
Sara Darling, LICSW, LCSW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting focus
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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Sara
Sara Darling is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with eight years of experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family concerns. She also helps people facing addiction, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and the strain of caregiving. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Sara uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts without being ruled by them. She uses Client-Centered methods to focus on what matters to each person and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
In a typical conversation with her, people talk through immediate problems and practical next steps. She often combines short exercises with discussion so people can try new responses between meetings. The work can include values clarification, mindfulness practice, and focused behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.
Sara also addresses specific life situations such as adoption and foster care issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, divorce and separation, caregiving strain, and isolation or loneliness. She includes motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when the goal is behavior change or clearer short-term direction.
Her style is straightforward and relational. She emphasizes honest feedback and collaborative planning so people leave sessions with concrete ideas. To begin, individuals use the site matching process and schedule a first session after completing a short questionnaire.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and decide what matters most to them, then take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and problems that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing new skills to change them. It often helps with sleep problems, anger, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person’s goals guide the work and pace of change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust them based on what helps in weekly sessions and in day-to-day life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can include guided exercises, brief homework to practice new skills, and structured problem-solving that carries into the household. Licensed professionals often use these techniques to help people balance therapy with parenting, work, and caregiving demands.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on family problems such as communication issues, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care matters, divorce and separation, and conflicts that affect daily life.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combine values work, skill practice, and practical problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a social worker in clinical settings and community work across related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is credentialed as an AL LICSW and a LA LCSW and practices in Louisiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here and may vary by location or platform.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.