Sara Cooley , LCSW

Sara Cooley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado who supports adolescents and adults working through complex emotional challenges. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while offering an affirming and compassionate presence that encourages self-compassion and personal growth.

Her work often addresses social anxiety, panic attacks, attachment difficulties, and family dynamics, guiding clients as they process past wounds and rebuild healthier ways of relating. Sara emphasizes improving communication, strengthening self-worth, and developing practical coping strategies to navigate everyday stressors and more intense emotional experiences.

Drawing on evidence-based methods, she helps clients confront feelings of guilt and shame, cultivate resilience, and repair relationships with themselves and others. Sara aims to create a respectful, empathetic space where each person’s goals and values shape the therapeutic process, supporting individualized progress toward greater clarity, balance, and purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Sara draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes by focusing on committed, values-driven steps.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT techniques support practical problem solving and symptom management for issues like depression, panic, and mood disturbances.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance allows therapy to be tailored and adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, limited local options, or mobility constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access support from a licensed professional from a range of locations, while still focusing on meaningful skill building and personal growth.