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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment work
About Sarah
Sarah Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds licensure in Connecticut and has 14 years of practice. She works on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, motivation, career concerns, parenting and trauma. She uses approaches that center the client and the relationship, describing the person as the expert in their own story.
Sarah emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of work. She builds rapport through time and consistent contact and uses humor and play when appropriate. She asks about family history to understand patterns that affect current problems and decisions.
In sessions she uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Solution-focused techniques are used for goal-setting and short-term change.
She describes motivational interviewing as a way to help people find internal reasons to change, especially around addictions and career decisions. Grief-focused work, role play, stress and crisis management, and communication skills practice are part of the toolkit she offers.
Sarah welcomes clients who want to bring faith, religion, or spirituality into sessions when that is helpful. She speaks English and Haitian Creole. Her practice includes attention to caregiver stress, first responder issues, immigration-related concerns, body image, and attachment issues among other focus areas.
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How Sarah's approaches fit into online work
Sarah commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress reactions, and skills for everyday problems. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships affect current responses and patterns in close relationships.She also uses client-centered practices that focus on listening and building a steady relationship. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will review goals and preferences and adjust methods over time in collaboration with the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling step helps align approach, timing, and session length with everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions, plus parenting and career difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
She centers the therapeutic relationship and uses humor and play when helpful. Sessions combine practical skills and exploration of family history.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional practice experience.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and Connecticut as FL LCSW and CT LCSW.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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