- Person-centered care
- Focus on practical steps
- Experience with addiction
About Sara
Sara Lopes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses a practical, person-focused approach. She centers sessions on each person's pace and priorities. She aims to help people feel relief and build confidence in the short term while working toward longer-term change.
Sara has a background in counseling and social work, including work with people who have experienced homelessness and those facing serious mental health and addiction challenges. She holds a master's degree and has eight years of experience as an LMHC. Her experience includes supporting people with substance use concerns and complex life stressors.
In sessions she draws on Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Client-Centered principles. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person, identifying patterns that get in the way, and trying practical steps that can be tested between meetings. She works collaboratively to choose approaches that fit each person's goals.
Sara often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and addictions. She also supports people dealing with money and financial issues, family problems, isolation, first responder issues, pregnancy and childbirth challenges, and recovery from sexual assault or domestic violence.
Sara's stated availability for new clients emphasizes messaging and live chat sessions. She keeps office hours Monday through Saturday and does not offer messaging or sessions on Sunday. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How Sara's approaches translate to online work
Sara commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small, practical changes to reduce stress and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify a person's own reasons for change and builds motivation in a collaborative way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sara will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together they will try methods that fit those aims. She adjusts pacing and techniques as needed so the plan feels useful and realistic.
Session formats and scheduling details should be confirmed before booking. The therapist's profile notes that new clients are seen via messaging and live chat sessions only, and weekly office hours run Monday through Saturday with Sunday off. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, permit shorter check-ins when needed, and support ongoing tracking of goals between conversations.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sara often help people with?
Sara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and ADHD related issues, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, using Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques to find practical steps that match each person's goals.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has eight years of experience as an LMHC and a background in social work, including work with people who have experienced homelessness and serious mental health and addiction challenges.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
Sara practices in Massachusetts and holds a Master of Arts degree and licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.