Sayra Besner, LCSW

Sayra Besner, LCSW, brings a caring and practical approach to mental health care informed by training in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Originally from Canada, she completed a Master of Social Work at Barry University and has applied that education across a range of clinical environments, helping clients navigate transitions and address emotional challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - she combines empathy with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify strengths and develop workable strategies for change.

She specializes in solution-focused and client-centered therapy, approaches that emphasize practical steps and the client’s own goals. Sayra has a particular interest in supporting women through concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and confidence-building, and she draws on her international training and varied clinical experience to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds. Her practice centers on empowering clients to recognize resources within themselves while exploring new ways to cope with life’s demands.

Committed to creating a respectful and non-judgmental space, Sayra aims to help individuals build resilience, improve relationships, and make lasting changes that align with their values and priorities.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sayra draws on solution-focused therapy and client-centered therapy as core elements of her online practice. Solution-focused therapy is goal-oriented and concentrates on identifying small, practical steps that help clients move toward desired changes; it can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the client’s own priorities so individuals feel heard and can build confidence at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sayra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapists and licensed professionals often blend techniques to match the client’s circumstances, and Sayra adjusts her approach as progress and goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow for flexible scheduling, continuity of care during life changes, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable and accessible.