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Sayra Besner, LCSW

Compassionate, practical help for life transitions

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
Florida
Years in practice
15
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

About Sayra

Sayra Besner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. She focuses on practical steps people can take right away to feel steadier and more capable. Sayra speaks English and practices from Florida, bringing 15 years of experience to her work.

She uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach that centers a person’s strengths. Sessions tend to focus on concrete goals, clear steps, and gradual skill building.

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Background and approach

Sayra aims to help clients notice what is working and build on those strategies over time. Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient settings, which shaped her comfort with different levels of need and pace. Sayra earned a Master of Social Work from Barry University and holds the LCSW credential, which reflects her professional licensure in Florida.

Common topics she addresses include self-esteem, communication problems, attachment issues, body image, and coping with major life changes such as divorce or pregnancy. She also supports people dealing with isolation, midlife questions, and finding renewed purpose. In sessions she blends empathy with straightforward techniques.

That means listening closely, naming patterns, and practicing new responses together. The work aims to feel practical, steady, and relevant to daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sayra draws on client-centered work that focuses on what each person wants to change and why. This approach centers the person's priorities and uses listening and questions to clarify goals and values.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that break larger problems into small, actionable steps. These methods help people try practical changes between sessions and evaluate what helps most in day-to-day life.

Finding the right way to work together is treated as a team effort. She will discuss different approaches and try what makes sense for the client's goals and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what feels useful and realistic.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexible scheduling around work, caregiving, or other commitments. Video calls support more in-depth conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or being on camera is not preferred. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and practicing new skills between longer sessions.

These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings while working with a licensed professional.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, communication problems, and social anxiety.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing strengths and practical steps. Sessions aim for clear goals and small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. That background informs her ability to adjust pace and approach to client needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in Florida with licence FL LCSW SW23215.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety allows shorter check-ins or longer talk sessions depending on need.
How does the cost and getting started process work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.