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Entry 066969Florida / United States

Sara Zenlea

Sara Zenlea, LCSW

Florida 5 years in practice

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LCSW - Anxiety and life changes

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy

About Sara

LCSW in Florida with 5 years of clinical experience, Sara Zenlea focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide brief, practical work. Sara frames clients as experts in their own lives and builds on existing strengths.

She encourages short, clear conversations about what is most pressing. Sessions typically include goal-setting, practicing skills between meetings, and checking what helped. When anxiety or depression make daily tasks hard, she helps people break problems into smaller steps and try doable changes.

For trauma and abuse, she pays attention to safety and pacing. The focus is on what the person can notice and do now to feel more in control. For self-esteem and shame, she uses straightforward exercises to challenge harsh self-judgments and notice sources of self-compassion.

Sara draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to spot patterns of thinking that keep distress going. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way she listens and follows each person’s priorities.

She asks people to identify one or two small goals early on. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted when needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

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How her approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with a person’s priorities, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-world experiments. It usually includes short exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and behaving, often used for anxiety, depression, and social fears. Finding the right approach is collaborative. Sara will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. She listens for what feels most practical and adjusts the plan as work progresses. Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Talk with her during the matching process to match session length and rhythms to everyday life and responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style?

She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The work is practical, with goal-setting and skill practice between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Sara has five years of clinical experience listed in her profile. That experience informs her use of ACT, CBT, and client-centered listening.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Her practice location is in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the profile. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and locale.

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Sara Zenlea

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