Sara Robbins , LCSW, CSW

Sara Robbins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado. She has five years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Sara also supports clients navigating LGBT issues and struggles with self-esteem.

Sara uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. She helps people set clear goals and build small, doable skills to ease symptoms. Sessions aim to make daily life feel more manageable rather than relying on abstract theory.

Her background includes work across outpatient and inpatient settings and leadership in program-level care. That experience informs how she organizes treatment and coordinates care when needed. It also shaped her attention to equity and inclusive practice.

Sara draws from several evidence-informed methods to tailor care. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to support emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related memories when appropriate, and Motivational Interviewing to help with readiness for change. Narrative Therapy work helps people reframe their stories and reclaim strengths.

People who choose Sara often want practical tools, clear collaboration, and steady support while working through complex emotions. Her approach is direct, compassionate, and focused on helping clients find manageable steps forward.

How evidence-informed approaches work online

Sara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and managing intense reactions. DBT skills are practical tools for handling overwhelm and improving relationships. When trauma memories are central, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Sara aims to match methods to each person's needs, preferences, and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a full-session conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, and practicing skills between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.