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Sara Nied

Counselor, MA, LMHC

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Bellevue, WA 98004
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Bellevue, WA 98004
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You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck—like you need change but nothing you've tried has worked so far. You’re overthinking, feeling stuck, struggling to focus, and running on empty. Maybe you’re facing a divorce, major life change, or relationship stress. From the outside you might look “fine,” but inside you feel disconnected, irritable, lost, or scared. You’re tired of pushing through and wondering why you still feel this way, even when you're self aware and doing your best to cope. You want clarity, calm, and real support to help you feel like yourself again.
My work focuses on helping clients find lasting relief from stress and anxiety, build emotional resilience, and regain clarity and confidence in their decisions. Therapy is collaborative, supportive, compassionate, evidence-based, and designed to help you move out of survival mode and into greater stability and ease.
You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode. With the right support, therapy can help things feel lighter, clearer, and manageable again—often faster than you expect. I’m currently accepting new Washington State clients and would be honored to support you.
Call or Sara Nied now for a free 15 minute consultation - (425) 654-8128

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 654-8128

Issaquah, WA 98075

I offer sessions virtually, I'm available weekdays with some evening slots.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Toxic Relationships 
$160 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (425) 654-8128
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 654-8128

Issaquah, WA 98075

I offer sessions virtually, I'm available weekdays with some evening slots.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Toxic Relationships 
$160 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Many insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits, giving you the flexibility to choose the therapist that best suits you. I'll provide a 'superbill,' to facilitate reimbursement from your insurance provider.
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Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128
"
Many insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits, giving you the flexibility to choose the therapist that best suits you. I'll provide a 'superbill,' to facilitate reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH 61514144 Sara Nied
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended Saybrook Graduate University , Master's Degree in Systems Counseling , Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Neurodiversity and ADHD Expertise
  • Certificate from Gottman Trained
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I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist and relationship coach, supporting men and women through major relationship decisions with clarity, integrity, and confidence. I'm the founder of the Aligned Attraction System, a proven framework to attract lasting, secure love.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128
"
I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist and relationship coach, supporting men and women through major relationship decisions with clarity, integrity, and confidence. I'm the founder of the Aligned Attraction System, a proven framework to attract lasting, secure love.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Toxic Relationships

Expertise

  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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As a seasoned therapist, coach, and educator, I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, divorce, infidelity, and navigating toxic relationships.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128
"
As a seasoned therapist, coach, and educator, I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, divorce, infidelity, and navigating toxic relationships.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is grounded in collaboration and personalization. I merge evidence-based techniques with a trauma-informed and compassion-focused perspective to create a deeply effective experience that supports whole-person mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128
"
My approach is grounded in collaboration and personalization. I merge evidence-based techniques with a trauma-informed and compassion-focused perspective to create a deeply effective experience that supports whole-person mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 654-8128

Location

Primary Location

Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 654-8128

Additional Location

Issaquah, WA 98075

(425) 654-8128
"
I offer sessions virtually, I'm available weekdays with some evening slots.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (425) 654-8128
"
I offer sessions virtually, I'm available weekdays with some evening slots.
Photo of Sara Nied, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Sara Nied
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (425) 654-8128