- Warm nonjudgmental style
- Skill based tools
- Collaborative goal setting
About Sarah
She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior strategies to address patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions often include skill-building for managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thoughts, and improving communication. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding reasons and momentum for change.
Sarah’s style is relaxed and straightforward. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals you can work toward between meetings. Expect plain language, small experiments, and check-ins on what does and doesn’t help.
Her background includes school social work and clinical social work practice in New York. That experience informs a practical approach to parenting concerns, school-related stress, and transitions that affect family life. She draws on two decades of cases to offer options that fit different situations.
Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to each person’s needs. If you are thinking about starting therapy, note that Sarah uses messaging and live chat formats as part of her practice; confirm current session options before booking. She aims to work collaboratively so you can build skills and move forward.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- New York · 086605
- NPI
- 1184908261
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
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can find their own solutions; it helps when people want a supportive space to clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses small experiments to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress or obstacles become clear. That way the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as offerings can change. When available, messaging and live chat can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow short check-ins, or provide a written record of techniques and suggestions. Online work can help people practice skills between meetings and use brief, focused contacts to keep momentum without long travel times.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, parenting, sleep problems, ADHD, and life transitions including divorce and separation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is understanding and laid-back. She focuses on clear goals, practical skills, and straightforward conversation.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
Sarah brings 20 years of experience in counseling, clinical social work, and school social work to her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Good to know
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