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Maybe you left. Maybe you got left. Maybe you're still lying awake at 2 a.m. doing the math on whether to go. Either way, the life you built yourself around just stopped existing, and nobody told you what to do on Monday. Women usually come to me exhausted from holding it all together. Men usually show up a year late, opening with "I'm fine." Same problem, different packaging. Here's the truth: you are not broken. You are a smart adult in a bad chapter, and this chapter does not get to write the rest of your story. Let's rebuild you, in the right order, into someone you actually like being.
I created the Sayra C Method because insight was never your problem. Order is. We rebuild in sequence: where you actually are, what you inherited, what you choose, boundaries that survive a bad night, then what comes next. Direct, practical, zero fluff. I will call you out with love, cheer you on loudly, and yes, we will probably laugh.
Licensed therapist, divorced mom of two, and the one who left: gorgeous house behind me, clothes in garbage bags, no plan. I had the degree and still no roadmap for a Tuesday. So I wrote one. Book a free 15-minute call. Worst case, you learn I'm not your person and I point you to who is. Best case, you stop white-knuckling this alone.
Call or Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (954) 787-5490

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Miami Beach, FL 33141

(954) 787-5490

Boca Raton, FL 33486

Website
Licensed therapist. Divorced mom. Creator of the Sayra C Method. Your no-BS partner in rebuilding after the split.
I specialize in Divorce, Life Transitions and Men's Issues 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Divorced mom. Licensed therapist. Creator of the Sayra C Method. Press play, and let us rebuild your whole life together in the right order.
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Let's Connect (954) 787-5490
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Miami Beach, FL 33141

(954) 787-5490

Boca Raton, FL 33486

Website
Licensed therapist. Divorced mom. Creator of the Sayra C Method. Your no-BS partner in rebuilding after the split.
I specialize in Divorce, Life Transitions and Men's Issues 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Divorced mom. Licensed therapist. Creator of the Sayra C Method. Press play, and let us rebuild your whole life together in the right order.
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Private pay, out of network, superbills provided so you can seek reimbursement. Start with a free 15-minute consult. If we're a fit, we'll choose a rhythm that works for your life, with discounted packages for ongoing work. Consider it an investment in the person you're becoming.
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Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490
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Private pay, out of network, superbills provided so you can seek reimbursement. Start with a free 15-minute consult. If we're a fit, we'll choose a rhythm that works for your life, with discounted packages for ongoing work. Consider it an investment in the person you're becoming.
Photo of Sayra C Besner - Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Sayra C Besner

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW 23215 Sayra C Besner
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended Barry University, MSW, Graduated 2007
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LCSW, Florida 23215. MSW, Barry University. In mental health since 2007, starting in NYC community mental health, jails included. Creator of the Sayra C Method. And I've lived this myself, which is the credential that matters most in this work.
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Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490
"
LCSW, Florida 23215. MSW, Barry University. In mental health since 2007, starting in NYC community mental health, jails included. Creator of the Sayra C Method. And I've lived this myself, which is the credential that matters most in this work.
Photo of Sayra C Besner - Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Divorce
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Infidelity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues
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Divorce is my lane, especially the part nobody prepares you for: who you are on the other side. Women reclaiming their confidence, independence and identity. Men who handled everything, felt nothing, and then the quiet got loud. Teens 14 plus caught between two houses. Different stories, same truth: the role ended, and you get to decide who you become next.
Photo of Sayra C Besner - Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490
"
Divorce is my lane, especially the part nobody prepares you for: who you are on the other side. Women reclaiming their confidence, independence and identity. Men who handled everything, felt nothing, and then the quiet got loud. Teens 14 plus caught between two houses. Different stories, same truth: the role ended, and you get to decide who you become next.
Photo of Sayra C Besner - Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490

30 Endorsements

Trauma & Intimacy Therapy - Cheyenne McGuire
Trauma & Intimacy Therapy - Cheyenne McGuire
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
I highly recommend Sayra! Her warmth, bright energy, and compassionate presence make clients feel seen and supported. She helps clients regain confidence after divorces, navigate transitions, and feel like themselves again.
Jena Garrow - Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Jena Garrow - Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, CTT, QS
I highly recommend Sayra. She has a gift for supporting women who are navigating overwhelming life changes like divorce, relationship struggles, or career shifts. She is compassionate and empowering, & helps rebuild confidence during uncertain times.
Dr. Ana Baratta ( Anxiety & Overthinking)
Dr. Ana Baratta ( Anxiety & Overthinking)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC
Sayra Besner brings a strong clinical presence, combining insight, directness, and genuine care. She skillfully helps clients move from overwhelm to clarity while feeling truly seen and supported. I trust her work and would confidently refer to her.
Mattilyn Millman - Trauma, EMDR, Empowerment
Mattilyn Millman - Trauma, EMDR, Empowerment
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sayra's genuine and empathetic personality shines through in how she shows up for you. Her style of therapy is direct, humor filled, and compassionate. If you are looking for someone with expertise in parenting, I highly recommend Sayra!
Alexa Owen, EMDR, Anxiety and Trauma Therapist
Alexa Owen, EMDR, Anxiety and Trauma Therapist
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, SWC, C-IAYT
Life transitions in relationship and career can feel so overwhelming, and Sayra does a great job of meeting clients in some of their darkest moments. Her kind but direct approach helps people build real confidence and finally take steps forward!
Cultural Identity/Anxiety Therapy - Weekends
Cultural Identity/Anxiety Therapy - Weekends
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra is soulful and funny. She's a great therapist for anyone going through divorce, anxiety or postpartum depression. She shows you how far you've come, helps you take small steps toward lasting change and finds ways to make you laugh along the way.
Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples
Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMHC, QS
Sayra supports women navigating divorce, identity loss, and major life transitions. She helps clients gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and move forward with intention while balancing deep healing with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Sophie Bell: Childhood Trauma, Relationships, EMDR
Sophie Bell: Childhood Trauma, Relationships, EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I highly recommend Sayra to anyone seeking support with divorce, postpartum issues, or single motherhood. Sayra approaches these tender issues with compassion and skill, providing quality care to clients as they navigate vulnerability and transition.
Alexandra Askenazi - Trauma, Relationships, & Loss
Alexandra Askenazi - Trauma, Relationships, & Loss
Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC
Sayra is an excellent therapist for teens and women navigating difficult life transitions. I have first hand seen her commitment, warmth, and professionalism in this field and I could not recommend her enough!
Jasmine - Anxiety, Burnout, & First Gen Therapist
Jasmine - Anxiety, Burnout, & First Gen Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra is skilled at supporting individuals experiencing divorce and women adjusting to the challenges of single motherhood. Highly recommend Sayra if you are looking to rebuild confidence, increase self-compassion and find clarity.
Charletta D. Bourne, Young Adult Trauma Therapist
Charletta D. Bourne, Young Adult Trauma Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sayra is that therapist who is going to tell you like it is and have grace to walk you through the toughest transitions! I highly recommend her level of skill, knowledge, and expertise in this field. You will not be disappointed!
Carly Frey: Trauma. Transitions. Relationships.
Carly Frey: Trauma. Transitions. Relationships.
Counselor, LPCC-S, MEd, EdS
Sayra is an excellent clinician that meets every person exactly where they are. Referring to has been helpful!
Keri Baker
Keri Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS, CIEC
Sayra is the therapist who gets it - the stuck, the scared, the quietly falling apart. Honest, direct, and warm enough to make you laugh through the hard stuff. She'll help you find your way back to yourself. Highly recommend!
Dr. Jessica Bedziner, OCD Specialist Providing ERP
Dr. Jessica Bedziner, OCD Specialist Providing ERP
Psychologist, PsyD, ERP, CBT
I highly recommend her as a compassionate, grounded therapist serving Florida. She supports women and teens navigating anxiety, depression, divorce, and life transitions with clarity, warmth, and practical tools that create real change!
Lia Bermudez - Couples & Relationship Counseling
Lia Bermudez - Couples & Relationship Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Sayra has an incredible skill in helping clients navigate the impossible decisions around divorce. She understands the gravity of these decisions and patiently helps you work through all the different considerations.
Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety
Amelia DiDomenico, Performance Anxiety
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Sayra is THE therapist if you are struggling with divorce, career transition or other big life changes. She understands the fears around impacting the other people in your life and also having to get yourself unstuck and move forward for you.
Kaela Ason Anxiety & Relationship Therapist
Kaela Ason Anxiety & Relationship Therapist
Counselor, LMHC
Sayra C. is a skilled clinician who meets clients in life's most uncertain moments - divorce, identity shifts, major transitions - with honesty, warmth, and real clarity. A colleague I refer to with confidence.
Somatic Therapist for Anxiety, Grief & Trauma
Somatic Therapist for Anxiety, Grief & Trauma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sayra is a highly skilled clinician who can support you as you navigate major life transitions. Whether you're feeling stuck, or experiencing overwhelm & grief as you step into a new chapter, Sayra can help. I feel confident referring clients to her!
Jane Townsend - Pregnancy/Postpartum, Birth Trauma
Jane Townsend - Pregnancy/Postpartum, Birth Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Sayra creates a supportive and authentic space for clients facing difficult life decisions and transitions. Her blend of practical guidance, compassion, and humor helps clients feel empowered, understood, and capable of creating meaningful change.
The DBT Center of Pennsylvania- Erin O'Brien
The DBT Center of Pennsylvania- Erin O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPhil, LPC, LBC-DBT
Divorce can be so scary and lonely. Sayra is your therapeutic guide to rebuilding your confidence, finding a new path forward, and getting unstuck! If your navigating a sticky life transition, she will offer you direct and honest support!
Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships
Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I wholeheartedly trust Sayra as a clinician. She offers direct, compassionate support for women navigating divorce, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Sayra is truly skilled at helping clients move into meaningful forward movement.
Postpartum & Hormonal Therapist -Talor Hawkins
Postpartum & Hormonal Therapist -Talor Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Sayra creates a space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and empowered. Her direct yet compassionate approach helps people navigate life transitions, divorce, anxiety, and stress with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Jada LaBounty, Trauma, Attachment & EMDR Therapy
Jada LaBounty, Trauma, Attachment & EMDR Therapy
Counselor, LPC-IT
Sayra is a compassionate, skilled therapist who helps clients navigate stress, life transitions, and divorce recovery. Her supportive approach empowers people to build confidence, rediscover themselves, and move forward with purpose. I highly recommend!
Kindra Westercamp, Couples Therapist
Kindra Westercamp, Couples Therapist
Psychologist, PhD
I highly endorse Sayra as a skilled and compassionate clinician. Her work with single mothers and those going through a significant life change, such as a divorce is her specialty. She creates a space that is conducive to feeling safe and taken care of.
Sara Moss - Anxiety, Trauma & Somatic Therapy
Sara Moss - Anxiety, Trauma & Somatic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Some seasons of life ask us to start over. Sayra helps clients move through divorce, major transitions, and uncertainty with resilience, self-compassion, and hope, discovering strengths they may not have known they had all along. Highly recommend!
Leticia Tye, Postpartum Therapist
Leticia Tye, Postpartum Therapist
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Sayra is an incredibly knowledgeable clinician who does amazing work with those going through divorce or other major life changes and single moms navigating these individualized challenges. I'd highly recommend her!
Samara Muniz: Trauma, Cultural & Immigration
Samara Muniz: Trauma, Cultural & Immigration
Counselor, LMHC
Sayra is a real therapist who truly understands your toughest life transitions, taking you to the next level. This is not just "therapeutic conversation" - it is real therapy with real talk. For deep insight through major change, she is the guide you need.
ART/Trauma expert - Holly Lamb, LCSW
ART/Trauma expert - Holly Lamb, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra is fellow trauma therapist who helps single moms navigate the challenges of divorce and other major life challenges while using empathy and practical support. She helps her clients feel safe and excited for growth and healing! I highly recommend!
Justine Gordon-Therapy for Driven, Anxious Adults
Justine Gordon-Therapy for Driven, Anxious Adults
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Sayra is a compassionate and insightful therapist who helps clients navigate difficult life transitions with warmth, honesty, and humor. She creates a supportive space for clients to find clarity, build confidence, and move forward.
Jennifer Wren, Relationship & Intimacy Therapist
Jennifer Wren, Relationship & Intimacy Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
I confidently refer clients facing separation and divorce to Sayra. She creates a safe, stabilizing environment while guiding individuals through complex grief and legal stress with unmatched professionalism, integrity, and insight. Sayra has your back.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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The Sayra C Method is my signature framework, blending CBT, Solution-Focused and Strength-Based work into a clear sequence. CBT to catch the 2 a.m. spirals. Solution-focused to stop replaying the past and start building what's next. Strength-based because you have survived every one of your worst days so far. You leave sessions with insight and a plan.
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Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490
"
The Sayra C Method is my signature framework, blending CBT, Solution-Focused and Strength-Based work into a clear sequence. CBT to catch the 2 a.m. spirals. Solution-focused to stop replaying the past and start building what's next. Strength-based because you have survived every one of your worst days so far. You leave sessions with insight and a plan.
Photo of Sayra C Besner - Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 787-5490

Location

Primary Location

Miami Beach, FL 33141

(954) 787-5490

Additional Location

Boca Raton, FL 33486

(954) 787-5490
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Licensed therapist. Divorced mom. Creator of the Sayra C Method. Your no-BS partner in rebuilding after the split.
Photo of Sayra C Besner - Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (954) 787-5490
"
Licensed therapist. Divorced mom. Creator of the Sayra C Method. Your no-BS partner in rebuilding after the split.
Photo of Sayra C Besner - Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sayra Besner, Divorce Recovery Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (954) 787-5490