Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

1114 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Waitlist for new clients

(434) 830-8062

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Are you an overthinker or have a loud inner critic that overwhelms you? Do you know all the things you are supposed to do to feel better but can't seem to make them work? Through the connection we build, I will give you support and strength to navigate these challenges by helping you slow down, build trust in yourself, and get into your full body experience. I particularly work well with people experiencing anxiety, women experiencing life transitions, and young graduates and professionals who are facing new challenges.

I go beyond traditional talk therapy by working with the whole person: thoughts, emotions, body sensations, imagination, and behaviors. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner which means we will learn together how your nervous system has learned to react to perceived threats and find new ways to release you from patterns that no longer serve you.

My down to earth, unassuming, open, and warm presence will provide a safe place for you to be with hard emotions, integrating both mind and body. Reaching out for therapy is a big step and finding the right fit is important. Please visit my website and fill out a Client Interest Form if you feel like I might be the right therapist for you.

Call or Email Sarah Cooper now for a free 15 minute consultation - (434) 830-8062

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Office in Medicine Wheel Building

1114 East High Street

Charlottesville, VA 22902 map

(434) 830-8062

I offer therapy in downtown Charlottesville with easy, free parking or online in the convenience of your own home.

I specialize in Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Life Transitions

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (434) 830-8062

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Office in Medicine Wheel Building

1114 East High Street

Charlottesville, VA 22902 map

(434) 830-8062

I offer therapy in downtown Charlottesville with easy, free parking or online in the convenience of your own home.

I specialize in Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Life Transitions

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $165

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Anthem
Anthem HealthKeepers
BlueCross and BlueShield
Sentara Health Plans
Out of Network

I am in-network with Anthem BCBS and can advise you on how to submit for reimbursement out of network if you are not covered by that plan.

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

I am in-network with Anthem BCBS and can advise you on how to submit for reimbursement out of network if you are not covered by that plan.

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904009771 Sarah Cooper

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Virginia Commonwealth University, Master in Social Work, Graduated 2008

Additional Credentials

Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904009771

Certificate from Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center Pain Reprocessing Therapy Practitioner / 2025

Certificate from Somatic Experiencing International Somatic Experiencing Practitioner / 2023

As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Pain Reprocessing Therapy Practitioner, I have specialized training to help you understand your body's innate patterns to protect itself and ways beyond just talking or thinking to repattern your response.

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Chronic Pain
Life Transitions

Expertise

Bisexual
Body Positivity
Career Counseling
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I help you recognize your adaptive survival strategies as helpful, rather than pathologizing you. I will help you rediscover your innate wisdom by building your awareness of body sensations, quieting your inner critic, and giving you choices in how to respond to life's challenges that are true to your values.

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

Endorsement

Kelly Greer

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CFTP

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Experiential Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Polyvagal Informed
Relational
Somatic
Somatic Experiencing
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

In addition to talking, we will learn to tune into your body's wisdom at a pace that is comfortable for you. We do this through tracking sensations and learning about your autonomic nervous system. We might explore gentle movement or find ways to find a sense of calm and safety. Healing happens through an integrated, whole body experience, not just intellectually.

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 830-8062

Location

Primary Location

Office in Medicine Wheel Building

1114 East High Street

Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 830-8062

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer therapy in downtown Charlottesville with easy, free parking or online in the convenience of your own home.

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call for a free consultation now - (434) 830-8062

I offer therapy in downtown Charlottesville with easy, free parking or online in the convenience of your own home.

Sarah Cooper

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Call for a free consultation now - (434) 830-8062