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Sara Zenlea, LCSW
Florida
Florida LCSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered work
About Sara
Sara Zenlea is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps that help clients notice what is getting in the way and try different responses.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. That means she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, clarify personal values, and build skills through real tasks between sessions. Conversations aim to be straightforward and task-focused rather than abstract.
Sara often supports people dealing with communication problems, guilt or shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. She also focuses on forgiveness and social anxiety or phobia. In sessions she breaks problems into manageable pieces and works with clients to test new ways of handling them.
Her approach keeps practical tools at the center. Clients can expect goal-oriented sessions that include skill practice, short experiments, and plain feedback. Homework is used to bring work from the session into everyday life.
Sara is based in Florida and offers services in English. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and scheduling through the platform's matching and scheduling tools.
How CBT, ACT and Client-Centered Work Translate to Online Sessions
Sara combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods into practical online work. CBT helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and it uses short experiments and exercises to try new responses. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, often through value-based goals and mindfulness exercises. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions and pace for change.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Sara will collaborate with clients to decide which tools fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are shaped by clear aims, and adjustments are made if something is not working or feels unhelpful.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and let clients use quieter surroundings or a shorter check-in when needed. People also use online sessions to practice skills where problems happen in daily life, which can make homework feel more relevant and easier to follow up on.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and social anxiety.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try different responses. Sessions often include concrete exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Sara holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of clinical experience. Her work emphasizes practical, skills-based approaches.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices from that state. Sessions and scheduling are managed through the platform's tools.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the available session options before booking through the platform.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for pricing details tied to your region.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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