Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

17 Endorsed

Raleigh, NC 27607

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NEW: Anxious Girlies Book Club is Now Open! Are you constantly on edge or worried? Do you feel stuck in past pain? Or struggle to feel secure in relationships? Maybe you get flooded by big emotions or have learned to ignore your needs altogether? Humans were designed to face adversity, but we weren't meant to face it alone. Hey I'm Sara (she/her)! I'm passionate about helping clients find relief from anxiety and reconnect with their authentic selves after trauma. With a decade of experience in the trauma field, I specialize in treating adult women with a history of complex and relational trauma.

I'm a strengths-based de-pathologizing provider; I tailor treatment to client's needs and existing resources. My style is collaborative, compassionate & attachment focused. First, I join with clients in our shared humanity. Then I use my clinicial experience to draw from EMDR, IFS, the Flash Technique, Polyvagal Therapy, Compassion-focused Therapy and CBT.

With non-violence as a guiding principle, I offer a trauma informed, anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, fat positive, pro-reproductive-freedom space. My hope is to empower clients with new perspectives, awareness and tools to foster growth. Waitlist for new clients, but I am offering a summer support group/book club! Check it out at saraforcella.com.

Call or Email Sara Forcella now for a free 15 minute consultation - (984) 205-7474

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Counseling Professionals PLLC

Raleigh, NC 27607

(984) 205-7474

Counseling Professionals PLLC

Raleigh, NC 27615

I offer teletherapy to NC residents via a HIPAA compliant portal.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Women's Issues

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Hey! I'm Sara. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and trauma. I enjoy working with women and gender expansive folks.

Let's Connect (984) 205-7474

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Counseling Professionals PLLC

Raleigh, NC 27607

(984) 205-7474

Counseling Professionals PLLC

Raleigh, NC 27615

I offer teletherapy to NC residents via a HIPAA compliant portal.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Women's Issues

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Hey! I'm Sara. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and trauma. I enjoy working with women and gender expansive folks.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $135
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Beacon Health Options | Carelon
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
MedCost
Triad Health Care
Out of Network

We submit claims on your behalf and do not charge until hear from insurance companies. We also are willing to offer out of network discounts

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

We submit claims on your behalf and do not charge until hear from insurance companies. We also are willing to offer out of network discounts

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / P013403 Sara Forcella
In Practice for 7 Years
Certificate from Evergreen Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (Complex Trauma 2024
Degree/Diploma from University of North Carolina Greensboro Master or Arts / 2014
Attended UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2019

I have a Master's in Social Work and in one Gender Studies. I am a Level 2 Certified Clinicial Trauma Professional and am trained in EMDR. I am also trained by Dr. Lindsey Gibson, to work with Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Women's Issues

Expertise

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Relational/Complex Trauma
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Transgender

I enjoy working with emerging adult and millennial women and gender expansive folks struggling with anxiety disorders or trauma related concerns. I specialize in treating complex and relational trauma, as well as trauma as a result of single incident interpersonal violence (DV/SA). I also appreciate working with folks strugging with transitioning into adulthood.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

17 Endorsements

Shereece Harley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, MSW

Sara is a skilled clinician who I highly recommend for individual therapy. She is both personable and well-versed in theoretical approaches. Working with Sara would mean working with an effective therapist who enacts change and healing for her clients.

Cj Leach

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHCS

Ga Ye Kim

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA

Abigail Garabrant

Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, NCC

Taccara Williams

Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, QP

Casey Kenny

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC

Bianca Glaze Smith

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Kirsten Newell-Marino

Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHC-A, NCC, AAT-I

Christine Wilson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC

Blair Somerville

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC

Mariah Sinden

Counselor, LCMHC, MEd, NCC, RYT-200

Paige Orlandi-Holmes

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC

Jessica Sharpe

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC

Mark J Bertelsen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Timea Leach

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC

Joni A Melfi

Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC

Drew Marino

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I utilize a bottom-up approach to trauma work which helps clients reconnect with their body, boundaries and needs. I am emotion focused and enjoy helping clients understand how early attachment wounds may impact their view of themselves and the world. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients manage anxiety related symptoms, at times using exposure and response prevention.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

Groups

The Anxious Girlies Book Club

Hosted by

Sara Forcella

Are you a woman between the ages of 25 and 40 who would like to create new social connections but feel hindered by anxiety? Do you struggle with negative self-talk and poor self-confidence? Our group offers a combination of bibliotherapy and skill-building to support you in this journey. Led by therapist Sara Forcella, our discussions on Kristen Neff's latest book, "Fierce Self-Compassion," will provide education on self-compassion and practical ways to incorporate it into your life. We delve into topics such as self-compassion, establishing boundaries, and the influence of gender roles on us.

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$30-$40

Group Meets

Every other Wed 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Location

Virtual

Raleigh, NC 27605

Email Sara Forcella about this group or call - (984) 205-7474

Daughters of Emotionally Immature Parents Support

Hosted by

Sara Forcella

Are you finding it tough to connect with your parent on a deeper emotional level? Do you ever feel worn out after interactions with them? You might have even caught yourself googling, "is my parent a narcissist?" No, you're not "going crazy". You're the adult child of an EIP. Join our 75-minute group where we discuss readings from Dr. Lindsay Gibson’s “Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents” and share our experiences. You'll gain an understanding of your parent's behavior, learn how to set boundaries, resist emotional takeovers, and start reconnecting with your authentic self.

Expertise

Parenting

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50+

Group Meets

Every other Wed 6 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.

Location

Virtual

Raleigh, NC 27609

Email Sara Forcella about this group or call - (984) 205-7474

Location

Primary Location

Counseling Professionals PLLC

Raleigh, NC 27607

(984) 205-7474

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Counseling Professionals PLLC

Raleigh, NC 27615

(984) 205-7474

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer teletherapy to NC residents via a HIPAA compliant portal.

Call for a free consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II

I offer teletherapy to NC residents via a HIPAA compliant portal.

Call for a free consultation now - (984) 205-7474

Sara Forcella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA-WGS, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II