Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.018318
- NPI
- 1215693254
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Sara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- CBT and ACT methods
About Sara
Sara Barrientos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 13 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and problems with sleep and anger. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and bipolar-related struggles.
Her work has included group programs for older adults and direct support to individuals navigating parenting, loss, and relationship strain. Much of her recent work focused on an intensive outpatient group program serving senior citizens with depression and anxiety. That background informs how she structures conversations and sets practical goals.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses practical methods to break down problems into manageable steps. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors.
Sara also brings elements of existential and solution-focused work into sessions. That means she helps people think about meaning, make concrete plans, and test small changes between meetings. Conversations are often a mix of skills practice and short-term planning.
Clients can expect clear, direct feedback and an emphasis on accountability. She makes space for ordinary life pressures like work, money, caregiving, and health concerns. To begin, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling details when they reach out.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and making space to act toward personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift those patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted based on what actually helps.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work and family schedules and making it easier to attend from different locations. Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online meetings can allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, reduce travel time, and make it easier to include caregivers or others when appropriate. Licensed professionals can help design a plan that fits everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sara helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, parenting and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using clear steps to change unhelpful patterns and testing small behavior changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in the social work field, including work with older adults in an intensive outpatient program and with individuals facing parenting and relationship challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so fees depend on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers