Sarah Feingold, LCSW
Licensed in California · 16 years in practice
Sarah Feingold is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of practice in California.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 29159 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1750585923 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
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About Sarah
Sarah Feingold is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of practice in California. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and changes in life. Sarah offers a direct and respectful approach that aims to make each session feel practical and understandable.
Her style centers on listening first and then tailoring the work to each person’s needs. She uses clear, everyday language and helps people set small goals they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on improving how people cope, manage panic, and rebuild confidence after hard experiences. Sarah draws on several therapy approaches to address attachment wounds, family of origin concerns, and caregiver stress. She also works with people facing relationship endings, communication problems, and the long reach of guilt or shame.
Those dealing with first responder strain or midlife questions will find this a practical place to talk things through. Her methods include helping clients reframe unhelpful thoughts, tell and rethink painful stories from their past, and focus on short-term solutions that move daily life forward. She keeps the work collaborative and adjusts pace to each person’s comfort.
The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes. If you are ready to start, Sarah asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their routine. She works in English and offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sarah names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Sarah’s Approaches Work Online
Sarah uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current reactions; this helps when people feel abandoned, disconnected, or repeat the same relational problems. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for panic attacks, persistent worry, and mood problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try first. Sessions are collaborative so techniques can be adjusted as progress or needs change.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is helpful for richer interaction and nonverbal cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can serve as quick check-ins or brief support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Sarah focus on?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens first, then tailors the plan to each person's needs and focuses on small, doable steps.
What is her clinical background?
She holds 16 years of professional experience working with people on mood disorders, trauma, and coping skills. Her work emphasizes collaborative planning and clear communication.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in California. Sessions are offered to people located in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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