Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you sign up through our links.

Sally Press

Sally Press, LPCC

Therapist in California

Calm practical support for stress and depression

Continue with Sally Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.
  • Person-centered approach
  • Practical tools
  • Warm and collaborative

About Sally

Sally Press is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in California. She chose counseling after becoming a mother and brings that sense of purpose into her work. Sessions begin with a warm welcome and a short history to clarify what the client wants to work on. She focuses on building rapport first so people feel heard and comfortable before moving forward.

Her practice centers on person-centered care and a strengths-based, collaborative style. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors interventions to each person's needs. The work aims to provide practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and depression along with other concerns.

Sally offers support for trauma and abuse issues and helps people who struggle with self-esteem and adjusting to life changes. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, body image, and problems with communication and control. Sally lists additional focus areas such as divorce and separation, family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Her experience includes three years of clinical practice. In sessions she keeps the tone warm and relaxed, and she pays attention to developmental needs when working with younger clients. She explains steps clearly and provides practical strategies rather than abstract exercises.

People seeking therapy in English are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire to start. The matching process and scheduling are handled through the Start Therapy flow on the site, with session timing set according to therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches and how online therapy can fit your life

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her work. Person-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and creating a nonjudgmental space where people can name their concerns and set goals. This approach helps when someone needs time and support to sort through feelings and make choices.

Strengths-based work identifies what is already going well and uses those abilities to tackle problems. That can be especially useful for people facing depression or low self-esteem who need concrete steps to regain momentum.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a person’s history, goals, and preferences and together decide which techniques to try first. Adjustments are made over time so the plan fits the client’s needs and pace.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people who prefer talking from their own routine environment or who need more flexible scheduling. Ask about the specific formats offered when you start the matching questionnaire and scheduling process.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

Sally works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, body image, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and strengths-based, focusing on collaboration. Sessions aim to be warm and practical, with tools people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience working in counseling roles. That experience informs her use of evidence-based techniques and practical interventions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How do payments and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.

Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.

Sally PressContinue with Sally