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Sarah Chiba, LCSW
California
LCSW - stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Sarah
Sarah Chiba is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Sarah works with people who want practical tools to manage thoughts and habits that get in the way of daily functioning.
She uses clear, structured methods to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with steps clients can try between meetings.
Sarah helps people talk through communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. She also addresses loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, midlife transitions, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and issues common to young adults and women. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her areas of focus.
In sessions she pays attention to how the body shows stress and uses somatic techniques alongside talk-based strategies when helpful. Solution-focused methods guide short-term planning and concrete next steps. The overall aim is to move from problem-focused thinking to practical adjustments that reduce distress.
Sarah works in English and practices in California. Her professional title is LCSW. If someone wants to begin, she asks for an initial questionnaire and a first session to set clear goals and a plan of action.
How CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered work online
Sarah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills - identifying thought patterns, running brief behavioral experiments, and planning small practice steps between meetings.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment noticing and breathing practices that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness skills can help with anxiety, stress, and impulsivity by creating space to choose a response rather than react automatically. Client-Centered Therapy provides a respectful, listening-based stance so clients can shape goals and priorities at their own pace.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sarah collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That collaborative process includes reviewing how an approach is going and adjusting the plan as needed.
If you want to work online, confirm the session formats available before booking since those options aren’t specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into their schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to try behavioral experiments and homework between meetings without major disruption to daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and life changes. Additional focuses include social anxiety, loneliness, guilt, and issues related to pregnancy and young adulthood.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and experiments to change thinking patterns over time.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience shapes a practical, structured approach to problem solving.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the intake process.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to set goals and begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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