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Sara Cooley, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Sara

Sara Cooley, LCSW, works with people confronting a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, mood and personality disorders.

Background and approach

She also supports those contending with life transitions, parenting struggles, body image and eating or sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem issues, career questions, compassion fatigue, and a variety of attachment and family of origin difficulties. Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending Internal Family Systems with evidence-based methods to help clients develop practical coping skills and deepen self-understanding.

Sara emphasizes restoring connection within oneself and improving communication patterns so clients can move through shame, guilt, isolation, and complicated grief toward greater resilience. She draws on therapies such as ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques to tailor interventions that match each person’s needs.

Licensed as an LCSW in Colorado and Texas, Sara brings five years of clinical experience to her practice. She aims to create an affirming space where people can explore difficult emotions, rebuild relationships with themselves and others, and clarify life purpose while working at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of individual goals.

Approaches and Accessibility in Online Therapy



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore different parts of themselves and to cultivate an inner leadership that can heal wounded or reactive parts; this work often helps people understand patterns tied to trauma, attachment wounds, and shame. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while building flexible coping skills useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and supporting each person’s own capacity for growth, which can be especially helpful for those wrestling with self-esteem, identity, and relational concerns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and blend techniques from these models so care matches individual needs and preferences. This partnership helps ensure treatment stays responsive as goals evolve.

Online formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and for choosing a mode of communication that feels most comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain regular work on coping skills and therapeutic insights while accommodating busy lives and geographical distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Sara provides care for a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and many mood and personality concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and compassionate, combining internal parts work with practical skill-building from CBT, ACT, and DBT to help clients manage emotions and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sara has five years of professional experience delivering psychotherapy in clinical settings and online formats.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses CO LCSW 09927331 and TX LCSW 64250, and she practices from Colorado.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people located in other countries.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Colorado, Texas

Languages

English