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Sara Carrillo, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sara. View 9 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington

Recent reviews

Sara has been an incredible sounding board for my thoughts, worries, and concerns. I am relieved after each session, with newfound clarity.

Reviewed August 2024

Sara is absolutely incredible! Insightful, caring, thoughtful, supportive, yet she also challenged me when I needed it. The many ways I could describe how Sara impacted me would all lead to the same conclusion. She really helped me get through some difficult times and make breakthroughs with issues that had been with me for decades. I would recommend Sara unconditionally.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Sara

  • 22 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

Hi! I'm Sara and I am ready to help! I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and have been helping people through therapy for 18 years. I have worked in a variety of settings to include private practice, community mental health, and treating military beneficiaries to include children/adolescents/teens/and adults, and providing crisis intervention in all those settings.

In my free time I enjoy lots of varied activities to include any time outdoors, watching my dogs be dogs, sewing, gardening, hanging out in the hammocks, going to local theater performances, making and eating good food, and being with family.

My style of therapy is upfront, kind, and supportive. While half of my clients are looking for someone to listen and understand the other half is looking for specific advice and tools that they can use to make their life better and either form of therapy is okay with me. I like to go at your pace as therapy should challenge you a bit to grow but should never be so painful you need to stop.

*Right now I am offering live chat sessions, texting back and forth throughout the week, and phone sessions; I hope these methods meet your needs if so contact me to get started!

Thanks for being courageous and trying therapy; there is a kind person ready to help if it's me or another one of my colleagues.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sara Carrillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942497789.

  • LICSW · Washington · 00009454 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sara Carrillo

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

9 reviews

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Clients mention: Incredible Grateful Wonderful Great Recommend Supportive Caring Easy Excellent Helped

Sara has been an incredible sounding board for my thoughts, worries, and concerns. I am relieved after each session, with newfound clarity.

Reviewed August 2024

Sara is absolutely incredible! Insightful, caring, thoughtful, supportive, yet she also challenged me when I needed it. The many ways I could describe how Sara impacted me would all lead to the same conclusion. She really helped me get through some difficult times and make breakthroughs with issues that had been with me for decades. I would recommend Sara unconditionally.

Reviewed November 2022

Truly the best! I’m so grateful to have Sara in my corner supporting me through life’s events.

Reviewed August 2022

Working with Sara has been extremely helpful. I feel supported and encouraged when we talk, and she has given me great tools that have been very useful.

Reviewed May 2022

Sara is top-notch. I feel heard, understood, and taken seriously in our sessions and she is very easy to talk to. She’s friendly and asks great questions to make me think and help me move forward when I’m feeling stuck. It’s a joy to work with Sara.

Reviewed December 2021

Better Help is wonderful! I was talking with a colleague about it last week and they were unaware that you could keep your therapist and pay out-of-pocket then submit for reimbursement. We both adore our therapists and recommend them to anyone who is struggling.

Reviewed December 2021

Sarah is excellent, she has given me consistent tools, by reiterating and explaining I have been able to practice my way into the person I have been wanting to be. I overcame my phobia of needles which is the most incredible gift. Additionally I have new revaluations every time we meet, which makes me feel like I am learning g so much more about myself.

Reviewed September 2021

Sara has been wonderful! At our last session I was having technical issues and she was very supportive through it all. I'm very grateful to have someone that I can talk to and depend upon. 5 stars out of 5 stars!

Reviewed February 2021

Sara is an incredible therapist. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her is truly lucky and will absolutely get something out of it. She is personable, a wonderful listener, kind, humorous, and truly skilled in her practices. I feel so heard and understood when talking with her. I’m grateful to be able to work with her and hope you get the chance to as well.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sara Carrillo offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sara Carrillo works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sara Carrillo speak?

Sara Carrillo speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sara Carrillo have?

Sara Carrillo has 22 years of experience.

Where is Sara Carrillo licensed to practice?

Sara Carrillo is licensed to practice in Washington.

Does Sara Carrillo accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sara Carrillo does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sara Carrillo offer?

Sara Carrillo offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sara Carrillo?

Sara Carrillo can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sara Carrillo?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.