Sara Robbins, LCSW, CSW

Sara Robbins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinical Social Worker (CSW) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to self-esteem and identity, including LGBT concerns. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, dissociation, emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, panic, post-traumatic stress, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.

Sara integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach that highlights strengths, clarifies goals, and builds practical tools to manage symptoms and deepen self-understanding. Cultural responsiveness and respect for each person’s identity are central to her work.

Based in Colorado, Sara strives to meet clients with empathy, consistency, and authenticity. She aims to create a supportive therapeutic relationship where meaningful change can develop through steady effort and mutual trust. Prospective clients who value a practical, trauma-informed orientation may find her approach particularly helpful.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Sara Robbins commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as part of online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic, while building practical coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can be beneficial for people with post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sara works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, adapting techniques over time so care reflects each person’s unique needs and pace.

Online therapy with Sara can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend appointments from home or work, and choose communication styles that feel most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.