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Sara Darling, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sara. View 14 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alabama and Louisiana

Recent reviews

Best therapist ever!!

Reviewed September 2024

Sara is a wonderful, caring, and has help me so much

Reviewed September 2024

More about Sara

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW, LCSW

I invite you to join me in exploring therapy to create meaningful changes for you. We will engage in healing conversations that help bring purpose, confidence, well being and hope to your life. Whatever challenges you are facing; past trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, we will meet them together. I believe in your capacity for growth and healing.

As a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist, I help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns, learn new coping and problem solving skills and work with them to understand and use their strengths to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Empathy, honesty and warmth are the hallmarks of building the rapport necessary to the therapist/client relationship. I invite you to reach out to me so that we can begin building that relationship. It is my promise to you that I will never judge you and will always meet you with compassion and warmth.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Avoidant personality Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Emptiness Family problems Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Paranoia Self-love Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sara Darling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205516580.

  • LICSW · Alabama · 3630C · Expires February 2026
  • LCSW · Louisiana · 18093 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sara Darling

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

14 reviews

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Clients mention: Caring Anxiety Helped Professional Recommend Supportive Thankful Wonderful Amazing Attentive

Best therapist ever!!

Reviewed September 2024

Sara is a wonderful, caring, and has help me so much

Reviewed September 2024

Wonderful! So much empathy, and that’s rare to find. With very helpful suggestions, not stupid same old shit others always say

Reviewed June 2024

Very kind and attentive therapist. I would definitely recommend her for people feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression or anxiety.

Reviewed May 2024

Timely, makes you feel heard, offers workable solution

Reviewed April 2024

Sara has been a perfect therapist for me. She is caring, insightful and offers many different ways to look at a situation. She has helped me with my anxiety and other facets of my life. Highly recommend!

Reviewed April 2024

She is caring and supportive and very knowledgeable and knows how to draw you out and provides much help. She takes your concerns into consideration. Does not judge your feelings.

Reviewed March 2024

she is amazing

Reviewed March 2024

Very supportive and validating. I am just getting started so we have not established a firm foundation, but she is very professional and I feel very comfortable speaking with her.

Reviewed February 2024

I am so thankful, better help placed me with Sara. She has always listened with kindness and has been open and honest. She has helped me through a very tough time in my life and I am again so thankful that I get to process everything with someone as professional and caring as Sara!

Reviewed February 2024

Ms. Sara is a great fit for my counseling needs. She is thoughtful, remembers details, and makes me feel like she actually cares. She offers solutions and helps me see different perspectives of my issues. She is open and easy to talk to. I really like her and hope to stay with her for my counseling!

Reviewed January 2024

Working with Sara Darling is truly a gift! She picks up on what I need to be addressing in my life and guides me in a kind way, yet with purpose in the direction to help therapy be a beneficial change I’ve been wanting for a long time.

Reviewed December 2023

She was thorough and cared about my concerns

Reviewed November 2023

Love her motivation and communication skills she uses with me..Sara is definitely someone I see growing with

Reviewed September 2023

How was your experience with Sara?

Frequently asked questions

Does Sara Darling offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sara Darling works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sara Darling speak?

Sara Darling speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sara Darling have?

Sara Darling has 6 years of experience.

Where is Sara Darling licensed to practice?

Sara Darling is licensed to practice in Alabama and Louisiana.

Does Sara Darling accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sara Darling does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sara Darling offer?

Sara Darling offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sara Darling?

Sara Darling can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sara Darling?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.