Sara Kamalipour, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered work focuses on listening and adapting to what matters to the person in front of her. It helps when someone needs a therapist who follows their pace and priorities rather than imposing a set plan. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches simple strategies to reduce anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for handling strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can be useful for people who want tools to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions. Sara blends these methods with motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to create short-term, practical plans when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works together with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, pace, and daily life. That means trying techniques, seeing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you need a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, quick coaching, or between-session support. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, parenting, and other responsibilities.