- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Sahra
Sahra Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 24 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation concerns. Her practice also addresses a broad range of life issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, and blended family issues.
Robinson uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing. She listens for what is getting in the way of daily life and focuses on small, practical steps to change patterns. Sessions are goal-oriented and usually involve setting concrete targets the client can try between meetings.
Her work draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. These tools are used to notice unhelpful thoughts, practice different reactions, and build steady habits for coping. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also appear when exploring what keeps a person stuck.
People contact her for help with parenting stress, relationship strain, work pressure, chronic illness impact, and major life transitions. She is experienced with mood disorders, panic, postpartum depression, and attention-related challenges like ADHD.
Robinson practices from New York and conducts sessions in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used online and what they do
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the concerns the client brings, helping people clarify goals and test changes that feel manageable.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and for breaking patterns that maintain stress or low mood.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple awareness practices. It can reduce reactivity to upsetting thoughts and help with sleep, stress, and mood regulation.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals, circumstances, and preferences. That plan can change as the work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around work and family, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer commute demands. Discuss session rhythm and length during the first meeting so appointments fit into everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family issues among other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice in New York.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.