- CBT
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
About Helen
Helen Sprague is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a California LMFT, with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem challenges, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on life purpose and self-love.
Helen uses practical, experience-based methods in sessions. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and body-centered tools. That means clients talk through unhelpful thoughts, practice attention and breathing exercises, and notice how tension shows up in the body.
Sessions are direct and focused. Conversations identify patterns that drive anger or persistent worry. Short behavioral experiments and grounding practices are used between sessions to test small changes in everyday life.
Helen pays attention to how beliefs about the self get in the way of choice and calm. She helps people notice self-critical stories and try different responses. Work on self-esteem and life purpose looks at practical steps, not abstract ideas.
Her experience includes many years helping adults manage strong feelings and life transitions. Expect an approach that blends thought-focused techniques, present-moment awareness, and simple body-based practices. Practical exercises are explained in plain language so they can be used after the session.
If you want a therapist who connects thinking, body awareness, and everyday actions, this approach may fit. Confirm the current session formats before booking to make sure they match your needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Helen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT often focuses on practical steps and short experiments to reduce reactivity or worry. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and attention skills. Simple breathing and attention practices help reduce escalation and clarify what happens before anger rises.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Helen discusses goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together the client and therapist test methods and adjust based on what produces real changes in daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow a quicker check-in, or remove travel time. They also let therapists guide short somatic exercises and mindfulness practices that can be done where the client is. Discuss scheduling and format when you arrange the first appointment so sessions fit your everyday routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus focus areas of life purpose and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Somatic Therapy with direct, practical work on thoughts, bodily signals, and daily habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on strong emotions and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that location.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.