Sara Khaledpour, LPC, LCPC

Sara Khaledpour is a licensed counselor (LPC, LCPC) who practices in Missouri and Illinois and has 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and low self-esteem. She aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and straightforward for someone looking for change.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters to them. Sessions typically center on what the client wants to work on and practical steps they can try between meetings. The aim is to build confidence and clearer coping skills over time.

Sara blends several approaches to match a person's needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client's lead and create collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation and change feel stalled.

Work often includes short, concrete tools such as breathing or mindfulness practices, small behavior experiments, and planning for next steps. Topics she commonly addresses include grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career strain, and recovery from trauma. She also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are offered in English and Persian. The therapist invites clients to take the first step by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Sara uses client-centered work that focuses on the person's priorities and what matters most to them. This approach helps people set goals and steer the sessions around their immediate concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and choices. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating issues, and changing patterns that hold someone back.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It helps clarify values and build small steps toward change without pressure.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and life situation. That choice can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to choose a format and schedule that works with your routine.