At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 105947
- NPI
- 1952184822
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Trauma-informed care
- Mindful tools
About Sara
Sara Corey is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas with five years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career transitions, and life changes. She aims to make the first step toward change feel doable and supported.
In sessions she creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about openly. She uses conversational methods that help people uncover what matters most to them and what might get in the way of change. Motivational Interviewing is one approach she uses to help clients clarify goals and build motivation.
Sara also works with trauma-related concerns and grief, and she draws on mindfulness techniques to help people manage intense feelings. For relationship concerns she incorporates principles from the Gottman Method to improve communication and address recurring conflicts. She uses psychodynamic ideas when exploring how past experiences affect present behavior.
Her practice includes a range of emotional and behavioral issues such as sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue. She will listen to your priorities and tailor sessions to fit your goals. The focus is practical next steps rather than labels.
People who value a straightforward, compassionate approach tend to find this style helpful. If you want a therapist who listens, helps you set achievable goals, and offers clear tools to cope, she may be a good match. To start, follow the site's intake process and schedule a first session.
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How chosen approaches translate to online therapy
Motivational Interviewing focuses on clear conversations about change. It helps people sort out what they want and where motivation is blocked, often through guided questions and reflective listening. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach that aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by using structured processing and bilateral stimulation paired with talk work. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication patterns and handling conflict in relationships through practical skills and behavioral strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Sara will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean mixing Motivational Interviewing with mindfulness exercises or drawing on EMDR techniques when trauma processing is needed. The decision is made together and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Session logistics were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow sessions during work breaks or from a quiet room. Phone sessions may be simpler when bandwidth is limited, while video can support exercises that benefit from visual cues. Licensed professionals can help you choose a session format that suits your schedule and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sara address in therapy?
Sara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, career changes, trauma and grief, sleep and eating problems, mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She keeps sessions conversational and nonjudgmental, focusing on clear goals and practical steps. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices are used to build motivation and manage strong emotions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has five years of professional experience working as a therapist in clinical settings.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or online sessions are available.
How does payment and cost 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 Sara?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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