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Sahra Robinson, LCSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sahra

Sahra Robinson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She builds therapeutic relationships that prioritize openness and emotional safety, guiding clients through issues such as depression, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, and ADHD while also addressing relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Drawing on a range of approaches including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas, she tailors support to each person's needs.

Her practice also attends to practical and relational strains like parenting, career shifts, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping after loss. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative process aimed at increasing insight, improving coping skills, and restoring a sense of balance amid life’s demands.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, focusing on each person's experience and strengths to create a supportive space for exploration and change. This approach helps when the main goal is to be understood and to build a foundation for other work.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical, skill-based approach that helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns while practicing new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related executive function struggles, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and may blend methods over time to best support progress rather than relying on a single technique.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional while juggling work, family, or health demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Sahra works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical strategies from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients gain insight and develop coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She brings 24 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes, mood disorders, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family-related challenges.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York, credential NY LCSW 074680, and practices with those credentials.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions 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 according to therapist 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

What Sahra can help with

Sahra Robinson works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Sahra works with clients with stress, anxiety, anger management, and motivation.

How Sahra approaches therapy

Sahra's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sahra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 24 years of clinical experience.