Sabrina Giwa, LPC, LCPC

Sabrina Giwa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Sabrina also focuses on communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse.

Sabrina brings 15 years of experience to her work and keeps therapy straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Sessions center on small, manageable steps so progress feels real and usable between meetings.

Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods. That lets her tailor sessions to the person in front of her and the problems they bring. Conversations often include skill-building, thought and behavior checks, and short homework tasks to try between sessions.

Sabrina aims to make the space welcoming for people from diverse backgrounds. She pays attention to how culture and life experience shape feelings and relationships. In sessions she aims for a calm, nonjudgmental tone and clear feedback so people understand what's happening and why.

People who choose to work with her usually start with a brief questionnaire and scheduling step. From there she and the client set an approach and a pace that fit the client's goals and life demands.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience. It means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify what the client wants to change. This approach supports a wide range of concerns like relationship stress, self-esteem, and grief.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions the therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practices small behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood concerns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Exercises can be brief and practical, and they help with stress, anger, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to the client's needs and preferences.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their usual settings while still talking things through with a licensed professional.