Sara Khaledpour, LPC, LCPC

Sara Khaledpour is a licensed counselor practicing in Missouri and Illinois with 12 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC, which indicate state licensure to provide professional counseling and clinical counseling services. Sara focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and motivation, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Sara approaches therapy with openness and respect, creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She combines evidence-informed methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness to help people build insight, develop coping skills, and make meaningful change. Her work also addresses unique concerns across the lifespan, from aging and geriatric issues to complex co-morbid conditions and family or attachment problems.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Sara aims to support and empower each person who reaches out. She collaborates with clients to identify goals, tailor interventions to individual needs, and foster greater resilience and well-being over time.

Therapeutic approaches and the benefits of online care

Sara uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's experience, offering a supportive stance that helps clients explore values, relationships, and personal goals. This approach is especially useful for building self-esteem, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, addictions, and many coping-related concerns by teaching concrete skills and strategies.

Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help clients increase present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and manage stress and emotional intensity. These practices can complement other approaches and support long-term regulation and resilience.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Sara collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still focusing on practical tools and meaningful progress.