- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practice
About Sahra
Sahra Robinson is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and depression. She also addresses a wide range of life concerns such as relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues related to guilt and shame.
Sahra favors straightforward conversation. She listens and invites people to say what is on their mind. From there she works collaboratively to identify small, useful steps that feel doable between sessions. Sessions focus on practical thinking and behavior changes alongside attention to feelings that come up.
Her background includes several therapeutic approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Client-Centered techniques are used to keep the work focused on each person's priorities. Mindfulness and motivational strategies are brought in when they fit a person's goals.
Sahra commonly helps with life transitions, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, chronic health issues, and the stress of caregiving. She also supports people facing intimacy-related worries, commitment doubts, and complicated family dynamics such as blended family challenges.
Sessions are practical and paced to individual needs. She invites people to start with one step - a short intake and a first session - and then decide what follows. The emphasis is on clear goals, steady progress, and adapting the approach to real life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sahra commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working with people online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and letting goals come from their own priorities.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings without becoming overwhelmed. Mindfulness practices are often brief and can be used between sessions to manage worry, sleep problems, or strong emotions. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together based on needs, goals, and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday or work break, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that suit energy levels such as shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and what style of session will best support the client’s goals.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sahra works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and guilt and shame among other life problems.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to guide sessions based on what the client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience as a clinician in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.