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Helen Sprague, LMFT

Compassionate, practical therapy for anxiety and stress

15 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Helen

Helen Sprague is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and supports people facing big life changes. Helen brings 15 years of experience to each session and speaks English.

Helen uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. She combines that with mindfulness practices to calm the body and mind in the moment.

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Background and approach

Somatic techniques help people notice and work with physical tension that comes with strong emotions. Her style is firm but caring. She aims to create a space where people can be honest and try things that feel new.

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, real-world strategies, and step-by-step progress. Helen pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and looks for ways to loosen stories that hold them back. She also supports work around life purpose and self-love when those topics come up.

The focus is on small, doable changes that add up over time. Based in California, Helen offers help through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. She works with a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and tailors plans to each person’s needs.

To start, prospective clients select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

How Helen’s Approaches Work Online

Helen often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns through practical exercises and experiments. CBT helps with anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem by teaching clear tools to test worries and build confidence.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach breathing, grounding, and attention practices that reduce reactivity in the moment. Mindfulness exercises are easy to practice between sessions and can lower day-to-day stress. Somatic therapy is another element she brings in to help people notice body sensations tied to emotions and learn ways to loosen physical tension that fuels anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. Helen supports people in deciding what works best for their situation and preferences.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist observe facial cues and body language while keeping sessions flexible. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide short check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and easier scheduling around work or family demands. These options make therapy more accessible and adaptable to different routines.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Helen commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to life purpose and self-love.
What is Helen's approach in sessions?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and somatic work to help people change thoughts, calm the mind, and notice bodily signals tied to emotion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Helen has 15 years of experience working with people on emotional and life transition concerns.
What credential does Helen hold and where is she located?
She is a CA LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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