Therapist profile
Sara Darling, LICSW, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLICSW, Alabama / 3630C; LCSW, Louisiana / 18093
- NPI1205516580
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Sara
Sara Darling is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with eight years of experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, career concerns, and other life changes. Sessions are described in straightforward terms and focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Sara blends a few evidence-informed approaches rather than relying on a single method. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people connect with their values and take manageable action. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox for building focus and momentum.
Her style is client-centered: conversations concentrate on what matters now and what can be changed. In session she listens, reflects, and offers exercises or experiments that test new ways of responding to anger, anxiety, or grief. She also works on practical skills like communication and sleep strategies when those issues come up.
Sara has experience with addiction-related concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, end-of-life issues, adoption and foster care topics, and interpersonal problems such as infidelity or divorce stress. She also addresses feelings of emptiness, guilt, and shame that can sit beneath outward behavior.
People who want to start are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and then take small, concrete steps in that direction despite difficult emotions. It is useful when anger gets in the way of living according to personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting the thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing new responses through straightforward exercises. Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to increase awareness of bodily cues and reduce reactive responding, which can be helpful when someone wants to pause before acting on anger.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Sara will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying techniques in session and adapting them based on what helps most with daily life and relationships.
The practical benefits of online work are about fitting therapy into everyday schedules. Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to attend from different locations, shorten travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these formats to maintain continuity between sessions and to practice skills in real-world settings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address
Sara supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, and frustration that affects work or daily life. Anger is listed among the many concerns she helps people with alongside anxiety, grief, and relationship strain.
How would she approach anger in sessions
She combines ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to help identify triggers, notice unhelpful thought patterns, and practice different responses. The work focuses on practical exercises and small experiments to change how anger shows up.
What is her background and experience
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns including trauma, addictions, caregiver stress, and grief. That practical experience informs how she supports people facing anger and related issues.
What credentials and location does she have
Sara holds AL LICSW and LA LCSW credentials and practices in Louisiana. Those credentials are listed exactly as provided.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify formats. The site matching process will show what is offered for scheduling.
How much do sessions cost
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with her
Use the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.