Sara Darling , LICSW, LCSW

Sara Darling is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with eight years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, which indicate clinical social work licensure and advanced training in therapeutic practice. Sara works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, addiction, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice draws on an integrated set of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. These tools support clients in clarifying personal values, addressing unhelpful thought patterns, cultivating present-moment awareness, and building practical skills to cope with life changes and emotional pain.

Empathy, honesty, and warmth are central to Sara's style. She prioritizes a genuine therapeutic connection and works collaboratively to explore goals, identify strengths, and develop manageable steps forward. Sara also brings additional focus to issues such as adoption and foster care, caregiving and geriatric concerns, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and isolation or loneliness. She provides services in English and is not accepting new clients at this time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Sara Darling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports individuals in identifying what matters most to them and taking values-based actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and build self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for stress, mood concerns, and coping with trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from licensed professionals when in-person visits are not feasible.