Sara Nielsen
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Alabama therapists accepting new clients
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About Sara
I am an LPC (licensed practicing counselor) in the State of Alabama and have been practicing for about 20 years. I have experience with couples therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and many other concerns. This is a safe space!
My counseling style is collaborative, interactive and guided by your needs. This is a safe space, where you will not find judgment. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, acceptance commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness based, strengths based and other styles of counseling. I will tailor to your needs and expressed wishes; we will together to determine your therapeutic needs.
I recognize the difficulty of seeking help and of creating change; I am here to help you every step of the way! I look forward to working with you!
What Sara helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
How Sara works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She has been a huge help in navigating my life changes. I appreciate her advice and her compassion and empathy. She relates on many levels to my experiences and I like how she doesn't only validate me but also being up other perspectives and we focus on what can be done in a better manner. I feel like I can grow, as a person, with her as my therapist”
- “Sarah has been a great sounding board and a stabilizing force. She tells me what I need to hear but also reinforces my good choices. I highly recommend her.”
- “Sara has been the best thing that ever happened to me, at just the right time. <br /> She understands and supports me, even when I am not making any sense. She helps me confront conflict, find my voice of reason and take back my power when I need it most. <br /> She always has the best advice and provides countless resources to help me help myself, meanwhile encouraging me to do just that. <br /> I firmly believe I would be dead in a ditch right now without her help these past few months.<br /> <br /> I would recommend her to anyone struggling with a million star review to back it.”
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- “Best therapist I’ve had on here yet. Far and away.”
- “Sara has been great to work with”
- “Sara has been so wonderful and I feel as she cares and really wants to help me be better for myself, my daughter, my husband and my family. I look forward to talking with her every week!”
- “I have enjoyed working w Sarah and she has been a support thru a variety of issues that is awkward to discuss with others”
- “She’s very patient and encourage whilst telling you the truth.”
- “I like her very much, she is very attentive and listens to me and responds so I can actually tell that she's listening. I have great hopes that she's going to be able to help me through my hard time”
- “Sara is a perfect fit for my needs, she is strong when I need it and compassionate always.”
- “Sara is the best therapist I've ever had!”
- “Sara ROCKS!”
- “Sara always provides great support.”
- “She is the best”
- “She kind and supportive”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.