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Sarah Strole

Therapist · New York

Sarah Strole

LCSW

Compassionate guidance through life transitions

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Experience
11 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Relationship focused
  • Practical skills
  • Trauma informed

About Sarah

Sarah Strole is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the ripple effects of grief and loss.

She believes healing grows out of the relationship between therapist and client. That relationship gives a chance to be heard, reflect on thoughts and feelings, and test new ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. Sarah adapts the pace and topics to each person’s needs.

Her work covers a wide range of issues, including caregiver stress, communication problems, and complications after separation or divorce. She also addresses postpartum depression, sexual assault and abuse, and issues many women and young adults face. Sarah pays attention to how guilt, shame, and isolation shape daily life.

Therapy with her centers on listening, exploring patterns, and building small skills clients can use between sessions. She helps people clarify goals, practice new responses, and track what feels different over time. Progress often comes from steady, focused effort rather than quick fixes.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect people to care and schedule sessions. The approach is collaborative: Sarah works with each person to set priorities and adjust the plan as needs change.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
New York · 083772

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Practical approaches for online healing and change

Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by shifting how situations are interpreted. Another approach centers on processing and recovering from traumatic events through careful, paced discussion and grounding strategies to lessen symptoms and build safety over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences, and suggest options that fit those needs. That plan can be adjusted as work progresses so the methods match what’s actually helping.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, save travel time, and keep momentum between appointments. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find remote meetings help maintain continuity of care and support steady progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Sarah help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and communication problems.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

Her style is conversational and practical. She listens, reflects back what she hears, and works with clients to try new responses and small skills between meetings.

What is her background and experience?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life transition issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a New York LCSW and practices out of New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing 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 get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Good to know

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