- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Addictions support
About Sarah
Sarah Chiba is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as communication problems, emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, jealousy, life purpose, midlife crisis, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and young adult issues.
Sarah uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels stuck or overwhelming. Sessions are practical and centered on the client's experience. She listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps people notice patterns that affect daily life.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness and somatic ideas are used when paying attention to bodily signals or present-moment awareness helps a person feel more grounded. Solution-focused tools help set short-term goals and build concrete steps forward.
In the room, Sarah aims for clear, collaborative planning. She breaks bigger problems into manageable parts and reviews progress together. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill-building, and brief experiments to see what works in real life.
People often come to her when a life shift leaves them unsure what comes next. She helps map practical options, weigh trade-offs, and name values so decisions feel more deliberate. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Sarah commonly uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters most to each person, offering listening and reflection so clients can clarify values and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and improve decision-making. Mindfulness techniques help people notice present-moment experience and bodily signals, which can reduce reactivity and support clearer choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sarah will discuss the options and help decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, adjusting tools as needed. The collaborative process means methods can shift over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in everyday settings and bring direct examples to talk about during appointments. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to fit the client’s routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as isolation, guilt, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a client-centered style with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to identify patterns, test small changes, and set practical short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional social work experience practicing as an LCSW in California.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LCSW and practices in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.