- LCSW New York
- Anger and relationships
- CBT and mindfulness
About Sahra
Sahra Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. She also supports clients facing trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and life changes.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people name what is happening. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings, and patterns that keep problems going. Practical steps and small experiments are used to test new ways of responding to anger and stress.
Sahra uses several well-known approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices help people notice reactions as they happen, which can reduce impulsive responses. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s goals in view and guides the pace of work.
She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns from the past. That mix allows a focus on immediate coping skills and longer term patterns. Sessions often move between talking, skill practice, and planning next steps.
People who reach out are helped to break down big problems into manageable parts. Sahra invites clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How her approaches and online work fit together
Sahra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce angry reactions and anxious thinking. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their physical and emotional reactions in the moment so they can choose a different response rather than react automatically.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions aligned with what the person wants to achieve. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sahra will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break, or a session that avoids travel time. The focus is practical: building skills that people can use in everyday situations and checking progress across sessions.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sahra works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and related concerns such as trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is listening first and working collaboratively. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and planning next steps to manage anger and stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience as a clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practicing from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
The cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.