Sara Barrientos, LCSW
- Depression and anxiety support
- Relationship and family therapy
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Sara Barrientos
Sara brings a compassionate, respectful approach to therapy and aims to uplift, encourage, and motivate each person she works with. She partners with clients to identify practical goals and provides the accountability and support needed to pursue those goals. Her clinical background blends evidence-informed techniques with attention to each person’s unique story, needs, and values. Licensed Clinical Social Worker explains that she is trained and authorized to provide clinical social work services in Illinois.
Sara is committed to meeting people where they are in their journey and helping them develop skills and strategies to manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and other life changes. She looks forward to supporting clients as they pursue the outcomes most meaningful to them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sara Barrientos have?
Sara Barrientos has 13 years of experience.
Is Sara Barrientos a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149.018318.
In which languages does Sara Barrientos provide therapy?
Sara Barrientos provides therapy in English.
Where is Sara Barrientos located?
Sara Barrientos is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Sara Barrientos as my therapist?
You can work with Sara Barrientos through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sara Barrientos work with international clients?
Sara Barrientos does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sara Barrientos cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action. It can help people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions to build psychological flexibility and pursue what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with stressful life events by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients' strengths and goals, using brief, goal-oriented conversations to find practical steps forward. This approach is useful for people seeking focused work on relationships, parenting, grief recovery, or specific life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client work together to adapt techniques and pace so the work feels useful and manageable.
Online therapy with Sara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing care from home, during work breaks, or while balancing caregiving and other responsibilities.