Sara Cooley , LCSW

Sara Cooley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Colorado who specializes in guiding adolescents and adults through complex emotional challenges. She works with people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions, offering an affirming and compassionate therapeutic stance that emphasizes self-compassion, improved communication, and healing from past experiences.

Sara addresses a range of concerns including social anxiety, panic attacks, attachment difficulties, and family dynamics, helping clients move from isolation toward greater connection and purpose. Drawing on evidence-based methods, she supports clients in developing resilient coping strategies, processing guilt and shame, and strengthening relationships with themselves and others.

Her practice centers on collaboration and respect, with a focus on empowering each person to rediscover personal strengths and pursue meaningful growth. Sara’s approach aims to balance empathy with practical tools so clients can navigate immediate struggles while building skills for long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sara integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - it can help people who struggle with avoidance, anxiety, or uncertainty by focusing on what matters most. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara collaborates with each client to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. Licensed professionals and therapists work together with clients to tailor interventions rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Sara offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations. These options support consistent progress while allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.