Sara Darling, LICSW, LCSW
Sara Darling LICSW LCSW - Compassionate therapist
- ACT and mindfulness
- Trauma and grief support
- Values-guided change
About Sara Darling
Sara Darling is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping people navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life changes. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals and families can explore what feels heavy and consider practical steps toward a more values-aligned life.
Sara draws on an eclectic blend of therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices to tailor work to each person’s needs. These approaches support clients in noticing painful thoughts or emotions without being driven by them, identifying personal values, and taking meaningful action toward goals. Her style emphasizes empathy, honesty, and a genuine connection that invites collaboration rather than prescription.
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW denotes Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced clinical social work training and authorization to provide psychotherapy. Based in Louisiana, Sara also brings experience addressing issues such as stress, addictions, caregiving strain, and challenges around adoption or aging.
Sara Darling is not currently accepting new clients, and she welcomes inquiries about services when availability changes.
Sara draws on an eclectic blend of therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices to tailor work to each person’s needs. These approaches support clients in noticing painful thoughts or emotions without being driven by them, identifying personal values, and taking meaningful action toward goals. Her style emphasizes empathy, honesty, and a genuine connection that invites collaboration rather than prescription.
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW denotes Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced clinical social work training and authorization to provide psychotherapy. Based in Louisiana, Sara also brings experience addressing issues such as stress, addictions, caregiving strain, and challenges around adoption or aging.
Sara Darling is not currently accepting new clients, and she welcomes inquiries about services when availability changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sara Darling have?
Sara Darling has 8 years of experience.
Is Sara Darling a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: AL LICSW 3630C, LA LCSW 18093.
In which languages does Sara Darling provide therapy?
Sara Darling provides therapy in English.
Where is Sara Darling located?
Sara Darling is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Sara Darling as my therapist?
You can work with Sara Darling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sara Darling work with international clients?
Sara Darling does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sara Darling cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sara Darling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their core values and take committed steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transition struggles by teaching practical skills for moving forward rather than getting stuck in avoidance.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, anger, and certain addictive behaviors by building skills to reframe thinking and try new actions.
Mindfulness-based methods cultivate present-moment awareness and grounding skills that reduce reactivity and increase resilience when facing stress, trauma, or chronic emotional pain. These practices can complement other approaches and support ongoing coping and self-regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors interventions rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to engage in care. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity for caregivers or those in remote areas, and access consistent support when in-person visits are impractical.