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Sarah Johnston, LCSW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Career difficulties Coping with life changes
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About me

As a licensed therapist in Maryland, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, personal growth, and emotional challenges. My approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for healing and self-discovery.

I have extensive experience helping individuals work through stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and life changes. My practice focuses on addressing a wide range of concerns, including social anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, trauma recovery, and personal empowerment.

My therapeutic style is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on evidence-based practices to support your unique journey. I'm committed to helping you develop stronger communication skills, build self-love, and overcome barriers that may be holding you back from living a more fulfilling life.

I understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and I'm dedicated to providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your challenges and strengths with confidence.

Professional experience

5 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Career difficulties Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

TX LCSW 116127

TN LCSW 9802

NV LCSW 12577-C

WA LICSW LW61684965

MD LCSW-C 25582

LA LCSW 19288

IN LCSW 34011973A

Reviews

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very thoughtful and respectful, listens and validates my concerns and my thoughts

Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and