Sarah ChibaLCSW

Sarah Chiba is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and career challenges. She supports people facing life changes and the particular pressures that can come with pregnancy and childbirth. Her approach is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps people can use right away.

Sarah aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental. She encourages clients to say what they really think and feel, then works with them to find small, achievable shifts. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented, with attention to emotional and bodily experience.

She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and somatic strategies are used when noticing body sensations helps reduce overwhelm. Solution-focused methods guide short-term planning for immediate concerns.

Sarah has five years of professional experience as an LCSW in California. That background includes helping people build motivation, regain confidence, and navigate career decisions. She also brings experience supporting people through transitions and the emotional work around becoming a parent.

People who choose Sarah should expect a collaborative relationship. She helps identify practical goals, tracks progress, and adjusts plans when needed. The focus is on steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online work

Sarah uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit online sessions. Client-centered therapy means she listens deeply and follows the client’s lead, helping people name and make sense of their feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also draws on mindfulness in session to help people notice their breath and bodily sensations when stress rises. That can be useful for managing anxiety, cravings, and overwhelming emotions during pregnancy and childbirth-related transitions. These methods are explained in simple, practical terms and adapted to each person’s experience.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan together with the client rather than insisting on one technique.

Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also tailor exercises that work well over video or audio, or suggest simple practices to use between sessions.