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Sabrina Giwa

Sabrina Giwa

LPC, LCPC

Missouri

Compassionate support for meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCPC
License
LPC, Missouri / 2014015239; LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 03271; LMHC, Washington / LH 61455607
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical skills
    • Values focused

    About Sabrina

    Sabrina Giwa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Missouri with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, mood concerns such as bipolar, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem. Sabrina also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue.

    Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens first and then helps people set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, like grounding practices, communication steps, and small behavior changes.

    Sabrina uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ready to make changes but feel stuck. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on each person's values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools are used when helpful to reduce distress and shift unhelpful patterns.

    Over the years she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including substance use and issues related to prejudice, discrimination, and multicultural stress. Her work attends to the emotional impacts of sexual assault and the unique stresses veterans may face. Sabrina aims to create a respectful space where people’s identities and experiences are acknowledged.

    People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward communication and a focus on practical next steps. She encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjustments to the plan when needed.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online work

    Sabrina commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people who want to change a behavior but feel unsure where to start. This approach focuses on exploring motivation, strengthening commitment, and planning small steps toward a goal. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person’s values and priorities, offering a listening stance that helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or manage sleep problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabrina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use breathing or grounding practices in the moment and bring real-life examples directly into conversation. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises and homework to work well in a remote setting.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuse

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Missouri, Kansas, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Sabrina help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar and mood disorders, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals and practical steps to try between sessions.

    What experience does she bring to therapy?

    She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health and addiction-related concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    She is listed as an LPC and LCPC in Missouri. The credential details are MO LPC and KS LCPC.

    What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    Which session formats are available?

    The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does cost and billing work?

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

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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