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Sara Nielsen, LPC

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 60 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and 1 more

Recent reviews

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

Reviewed September 2024

Sara is a perfect fit for my needs, she is strong when I need it and compassionate always.

Reviewed April 2024

More about Sara

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCPC

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!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Sara Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598897464.

  • LPC · Missouri · 2008025315 · Expires June 2025
  • LCPC · Kansas · 2756 · Expires September 2025
  • LPC · Alabama · 4529 · Expires July 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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Sara Nielsen

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

Overall rating:

5.0

60 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Listens Helpful Easy Recommend Understand Understanding Thank you Supportive

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

Reviewed September 2024

Sara is a perfect fit for my needs, she is strong when I need it and compassionate always.

Reviewed April 2024

Sara is the best therapist I've ever had!

Reviewed February 2024

Thank you Sara for being there for me as i work through these tough things!

Reviewed December 2021

Sara is truly an amazing counselor. She’s very responsive and kind hearted. She picks apart the things I need to discuss and works with each individual thing one on one.

Reviewed March 2020

I know I'm not the best communicator. Sara tries hard to understand what I'm trying to say. She's understanding and though we just started to break into what's going on, I think she's helping.

Reviewed November 2019

Sara ROCKS!

Reviewed September 2023

Sara always provides great support.

Reviewed August 2023

She is the best

Reviewed July 2023

She kind and supportive

Reviewed May 2023

Sara has been a great help with starting therapy back up. She listens and challenges you to think about things in a different light - in the best way possible. Would highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2023

Sara is the most amazing therapist! I have a couple therapists in the past that were very good but not quite the right fit for me and I really wanted someone to challenge and push me. She is such a perfect balance of that person to challenge me while validating and listening and empathetizing with everything I say and go through. She asks questions that make me think and actually look at my own thought processing, beliefs of the world and my inner world and self, and my actions. I never feel like I am "on the stand" or have to prove my thoughts or feelings but I am directed to challenge myself and I see real, lasting change! I have grown and healed more with her as my therapist for the short time we have already been together than I have in the 3 years of therapy I was in before her! I highly, highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2022

Sara is thorough and methodical in making sure she gets to really know me, understands my past and current struggles, and helps me see more clearly. With her support, I am beginning to find the root causes of my suffering and make healthy steps to move forward.

Reviewed November 2022

Sara has been wonderful to me, just what I need. Thank you!

Reviewed November 2022

As of right now I think she understands me

Reviewed September 2022

She has been amazing

Reviewed September 2022

I feel i am heard and receive great advice when asked. I wish the sessions were longer she is great!

Reviewed August 2022

Sara has given me a sense of peace. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. She listens to you when needed and offers amazing advice.

Reviewed August 2022

Best therapist I've ever been able to find!

Reviewed August 2022

Sara has been very helpful in helping me deconstruct my trauma and unlearn harmful thought patterns.

Reviewed June 2022

She is patient and understanding

Reviewed May 2022

Fabulous

Reviewed May 2022

We are just in the beginning stages but so far it has been good.

Reviewed May 2022

10/10 never any complaints. I always feel like she listens and gives me all the tools I need to succeed. We go at my pace but she also pushes me to do my best. She’s reassuring when I need it and has helped me more than I can express. I know she truly cares and always has my best interest in mind. I feel comfortable telling her anything.

Reviewed May 2022

I enjoy working with Sara. Every conversation feels natural and comfortable. I don’t feel like I’m pressured to move faster than I’m ready to and I look forward to our conversations.

Reviewed May 2022

I am really enjoying my sessions with Sara!

Reviewed February 2022

She challenges my way of thinking in positive ways and helps me to better understand and evaluate what I’m feeling and why I’m feeling it. She’s kind and helpful and I’m grateful I found her.

Reviewed February 2022

Sara has been supportive and very lighthearted with heavy topics. I really appreciate her expertise and advice.

Reviewed January 2022

Sara has helped me over a year ago with my anxiety and with my life events now, I needed to come back to her for advice and for someone to listen to me. Betterhelp couldn't have chosen a better person for me to talk to. She's LGBTQIA+ friendly which is great for me. I need someone to understand and respect my life. Sara is amazing!

Reviewed December 2021

Sara is professional, yet very easy to talk to even about the intensely personal issues with which I'm dealing. She's always very compassionate and I've never once felt judged about anything that I'm sharing. I've found this trait to be a rare one in therapists and for that reason (among many others), I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed December 2021

This is the first Therapist I found that I actually enjoy talking to and feel confident in their ability to help. Sara is always quick to respond, informative, non judge mental, and punctual. You can tell just through conversations she is passionate about what she does and extremely knowledgeable. Sara is an expert at providing a safe and open environment for communication. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2021

She is very easy to talk to and seems to really understand where I am coming from.

Reviewed November 2021

I love work with Sara. She validates my feelings and helps me find ways to cope.

Reviewed November 2021

This is the best counseling I've ever had

Reviewed November 2021

Sarah has been absolutely amazing. She listens very intently and is always willing to make time to message back or address urgent concerns. She sends worksheets that allow you to assess different things about you and help you along the way. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed September 2021

Sara has been an absolute life saver. I started seeing her a little over a month ago, almost two months, and since then I don't feel like I'm crumbling like I did before. Before Sara, I was in and out of the doctor's office, admitted myself into a psychiatric hospital, and was fighting the urges to crawl into a ball and cry myself to sleep. Now, I can get up every morning, eat something, play with my daughter again, and can go out and about without feeling like I need a puke bucket (just in case). Thank you so much Sara for everything. I would suggest you to everyone if I could.

Reviewed September 2021

Sara has been consistently helpful and validating.

Reviewed August 2021

It has been a welcome distraction having this. Whether I use my journal or not. Ita nice to review thing we have gone through.

Reviewed June 2021

Sara has been great she affirms my feelings and guides me towards positive useful doable solutions. I am lucky to have her!

Reviewed June 2021

Sara is very compassionate and listens to me. She also provides me with reassurance and helps boost my confidence. She helps me understand that what I'm going through is rough and not to beat myself up over things I'm feeling.

Reviewed May 2021

In only a couple of sessions, Sara has already supported me through my PTSD more than any other method of therapy my entire life. I've tried several attempts at therapy over the years, but Sara is a great listener, honest, and she shows she understands by giving great references and worksheets throughout the week. It's not just going from session to session. She is supportive all the time! Thank you so much!

Reviewed April 2021

She has been SO involved, and the bits of "homework" that she sends me are extremely relevant to what we are focusing on in our sessions.

Reviewed April 2021

She has been very helpful in my chaotic life.

Reviewed March 2021

Love this option

Reviewed March 2021

Sara is a wonderful counselor. She is a great listener and very gentle. She is easy to talk to. If you are looking for a great listener, she is the one!

Reviewed March 2021

So far so good! I have a lot more work to do but I’m confident Sara will help me on this journey.

Reviewed February 2021

Sara has been very comforting in helping me work through my trauma and everyday life. I was nervous to face the things i needed to, and am still working through. But she has made the weight of it bearable.

Reviewed January 2021

I appreciate Sara’s flexibility and understanding. She has, so far been helpful and gracious in offering me support.

Reviewed December 2020

Sara has been extremely helpful and easy to work with over the past 4 months. Felt it was very easy to open up to her and work through things. She has given me many strategies to succeed and ways to manage my problems. While counselors aren't one size fits all, I would recommend Sara without hesitation to everybody who asks about therapy.

Reviewed November 2020

I receive very informative information weekly! We have only had two sessions but I have a feeling of warmth and security which doesn’t happen often! I can’t wait to continue working with Sara and what she can help me with!

Reviewed November 2020

She is super supportive and awesome!

Reviewed November 2020

I really enjoy my sessions with Sara and often find myself looking forward to the next week’s. Sara is kind and thoughtful. I feel heard and comfortable to talk about anything.

Reviewed November 2020

Sara is super understanding! She listens and offers great advice. She’s also into stones and essential oils, which I’m into. It’s awesome to talk to someone with the same interests as me. She just gets it! Sara is amazing! I wish we could be friends but I understand that’s against the rules and she could lose her license. She’s just so cool!

Reviewed September 2020

Sara is great. She listens and offers advice that is realistic. I felt comfortable almost immediately talking to her

Reviewed August 2020

Sara was so incredibly supportive, and some days the most down to earth / best person to talk to. She gave me amazing advice, and truly was so motivating in all the ways I didn’t even realize I needed. If I could have continued to work with her (boo moving) I would have in a heartbeat.

Reviewed July 2020

Sara was nice and addressed my concerns.

Reviewed June 2020

Great. Timely, understanding, offers a variety of coping skills.

Reviewed March 2020

Thank you so much for all your support. It’s nice to have a place to work out all the thoughts going on in my head without judgment or feeling forced to process all at once.

Reviewed February 2020

Sara is really easy to talk to and understanding! As someone who has been pretty nervous in therapy in the past, I'm very glad that I was matched with her. I feel like she's already been helping me a lot. It's nice to know there's someone who cares about your perspective and truly gets it.

Reviewed January 2020

She has been very helpful to me and I am very grateful for that !

Reviewed December 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sara Nielsen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sara Nielsen 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 Nielsen speak?

Sara Nielsen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sara Nielsen have?

Sara Nielsen has 15 years of experience.

Where is Sara Nielsen licensed to practice?

Sara Nielsen is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and Alabama.

Does Sara Nielsen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sara Nielsen 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 Nielsen offer?

Sara Nielsen offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Sara Nielsen?

Sara Nielsen 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 Nielsen?

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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