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Sarah Feingold

Sarah Feingold, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate California LCSW for practical support

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16 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Person-centered approach
  • Focus on self esteem
  • Practical coping skills

About Sarah

Sarah Feingold is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of practice in California. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sarah aims to make the first step easier by tailoring conversations and plans to each person's real needs. She values clear, straightforward support for people facing hard moments.

Sarah listens first, then helps people figure out what feels most useful. She uses a mix of approaches to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and self esteem concerns. Her work often focuses on issues like attachment and abandonment, guilt and shame, and coping with life changes.

In sessions she leans on practical strategies as well as story-based work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and opens space for new meanings.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals. That combination helps with panic, mood shifts, relationship patterns, and feelings of isolation.

People who come to Sarah can expect a collaborative pace. She will work with each person to shape goals and steps that fit daily life. If you are nervous about starting, she acknowledges that courage and helps make the process manageable.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness, or fear of abandonment show up in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It uses listening, validation, and the client's own goals to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, panic, and depression.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and suggest steps that fit those priorities. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions practical and focused on what matters to the client.

Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. They can also support people who prefer to work from a familiar setting or who need a format with less setup. Licensed professionals will discuss which approach and session rhythm fit your goals during the first conversations.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and self esteem concerns, plus related issues such as panic, caregiver stress, and life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical strategies and story-focused work to set achievable goals.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 16 years of professional experience practicing in California and has worked with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much does therapy cost and how are payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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