About Sara

Sara Khaledpour is a licensed counselor with experience practicing in Missouri and Illinois. She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and brings 12 years of clinical work to her practice. Sara focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and sleep or eating concerns.

She also supports people navigating grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy struggles, career changes, and ADHD-related challenges. Sara’s approach is straightforward and person-centered.

Background and approach

She creates a calm space where people can say what they feel and name what’s getting in the way. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on the here-and-now while also honoring each person’s values and life story. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help spot patterns of thought and behavior that make problems worse.

Mindfulness practices are offered to build attention and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or needs support finding direction. Sara works in English and Persian and has a background helping people with compassion fatigue, codependency, and complex stressors.

She also addresses mood disorders such as bipolar conditions and works with clients coping with medical issues like cancer and aging-related concerns. People who meet with Sara can expect a collaborative process. She listens first, then helps set goals and practical steps.

The focus is on skills that fit daily life and on small changes that add up over time.

How her methods translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what’s said, and helps people feel heard while they decide on next steps. It’s useful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments to try between meetings. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and managing ADHD-related patterns.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change when someone feels unsure. The therapist asks open questions and helps the client weigh options and strengthen motivation, which can be useful for addictions, habit change, and goal-setting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sara will listen to your goals and suggest which methods to try, and you can adjust the plan together as you learn what helps best. The process is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is close to an in-person session and works well for in-depth conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick check-ins, focused problem-solving, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the therapeutic approaches described above.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she handle?
Sara works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, career stress, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centered, focusing on listening first and then using practical strategies. She blends talk therapy with skills practice to help people make changes in daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in counseling settings across Missouri and Illinois, supporting people with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the LPC credential in Missouri and the LCPC credential in Illinois and practices from Missouri as noted in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located where her licensure permits practice.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and getting started work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
12 years
Licensed
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English, Persian

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