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Sahra Robinson

Compassionate guidance for practical change

LCSW New York

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Sahra

Sahra Robinson is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to support clients through difficult life transitions, grief, trauma, relationship strains, and concerns such as sleep or eating difficulties. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including addictions, intimacy-related matters, ADHD, and caregiving stress.

Her approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace. Sahra uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and increase self-awareness.

She encourages each person to take courageous steps toward change while tailoring strategies to individual needs and goals. In sessions she supports practical problem solving for day-to-day struggles as well as deeper exploration when clients want to understand underlying patterns.

Sahra aims to collaborate with each client to create a plan that balances immediate relief with longer-term growth, helping people regain stability, confidence, and clearer direction in their lives.

Approaches that guide online sessions and what they do

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a respectful space where clients lead the conversation; this style helps people clarify values, process emotions, and feel heard while exploring personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes recognizing and adjusting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, providing practical tools for managing symptoms and changing unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to help reduce reactivity, improve concentration, and support coping with chronic stress or difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself, and Sahra treats this as a collaborative process. She will discuss different techniques, try strategies together, and adjust the plan based on a client's needs, preferences, and progress so that therapy fits each person's goals and life circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for busy lives and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage scheduling constraints, and access therapeutic support from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these modalities to emphasize skills practice, emotional processing, or problem solving depending on what each client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sahra work with?
Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help clients explore feelings, change unhelpful patterns, and develop coping skills.
How much professional experience does she bring?
Sahra has 24 years of professional work experience as a clinician supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Sahra licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York, license number NY LCSW 074680, and practices from that jurisdiction.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to Sahra's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English