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Sarah Feingold

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LCSW California

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Sarah

Sarah Feingold is a California-licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience, practicing as an LCSW. She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client's unique needs and circumstances.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes practical strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns while also addressing life transitions and coping with change.

Her practice blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused perspectives, client-centered listening, narrative techniques, and solution-focused steps to help people navigate issues such as panic attacks, mood disorders, isolation, family-of-origin problems, and communication or caregiver stress.

Clients seeking support for challenges like abandonment, guilt and shame, midlife concerns, or finding life purpose will find a therapeutic stance built on collaboration and individualized pacing. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to meet people where they are while working toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. CBT offers structured exercises and goal-focused work that translate well to remote sessions. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and emotional needs, which can clarify how past relationships shape current responses and support healing from abandonment or attachment issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she treats it as a collaborative effort. Together with each client she assesses goals, preferences, and the nature of current concerns to determine whether CBT, attachment work, narrative techniques, or solution-focused strategies will be most useful, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy here is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access regular support without travel, while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem, along with related concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-based and client-centered techniques, offering practical skills and empathetic listening tailored to individual needs.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds 16 years of professional experience working as a licensed clinical social worker and brings that experience to her individualized clinical work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW, holding license number CA LCSW 29159.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English