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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Sara
LCSW in Illinois with 13 years of practice experience, Sara Barrientos works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, and bipolar disorder. Sara lists aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, financial concerns, and pregnancy and childbirth as additional focus areas.
Sara has provided clinical social work since 2007. Much of her recent work - about a decade - has been in an intensive outpatient group program for older adults managing depression and anxiety. She also has experience with at-risk youth, adolescent and adult behavioral health, and supporting individuals with relationship or parenting difficulties and loss.
In sessions she uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means conversations may include examining values and actions, identifying patterns of thinking and behavior, focusing on practical short-term goals, and discussing meaning and choices in life.
Sara aims to encourage and motivate people toward solutions they can use day to day. She works collaboratively and expects to support clients in setting goals and keeping the accountability needed to pursue them. Her style is direct and goal-oriented while also attending to personal experiences that shape each person’s struggles.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Illinois practice. If a reader wants a specific session format, they should confirm current options before booking. To begin, the site’s onboarding questionnaire and scheduling flow are the first steps toward a first appointment.
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How ACT and CBT are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people connect actions to personal values and make changes that matter. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life changes by encouraging small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful thinking and routines. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and decide collaboratively which methods to use. That plan can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Remote work can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, let someone avoid travel time, or remove the need to be on camera for every visit. Talk with the therapist during the match and scheduling steps to identify which format and session length will fit daily life and therapeutic goals.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting, anger, and bipolar disorder. Additional focus areas include aging, caregiver stress, communication, forgiveness, life purpose, money issues, and pregnancy and childbirth.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a collaborative, goal-focused way. Sessions combine practical problem solving with discussion of values and life choices.
How long has she practiced?
She has 13 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in social work since 2007 and spending about ten years in an intensive outpatient program for older adults.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices 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 does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform’s booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.