Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. I have over a decade of experience working in mental health, both in the US and internationally.
I have worked with adults on issues including anxiety, depression, mood swings , trauma and adjustment issues (e.g divorce, bereavement, changes to employment or health) and have had considerable experience in these areas.
I started my career using cognitive behavioral therapy (which examines how your thoughts effect your feelings and behavior) and problem solving therapy (brainstorming different solutions, choosing one and being accountable for action steps). While I still use these techniques, I have more recently worked with more holistic methods of healing. These can include mindfulness, visualizations, spiritual practices and body focused techniques to anchor in change. I also have a specialty in working with trauma, using EMDR, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic experiencing.
Most importantly, I am interested in meeting you as a whole person, finding out about your strengths and current problems and us working together to create more ease and peace in your life. I look forward to working with you and hope to hear from you soon.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarah Pole. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I feel grateful to have been paired up with Sarah as my counselor. She listened to my issues with care and understanding, and was quick to sense meaning behind my words. The guidance and support she offered was always timely and right on track. I would feel comfortable and confident recommending Sarah as a counselor either through BetterHelp or any other avenue.
Written on May 02, 2016 after therapy with Sarah for 5 days on issues concerning grief
Sarah is awesome. She is patient and responsive, and always takes the time to make sure we are addressing the issues I feel are important. I couldn't have asked for a better counselor!
Written on Mar 01, 2016 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related, self esteem, career, and depression
Sarah is a wonderful analyst, insightful, loving, and finely attuned and completely appropriate with all of her suggestions and observations. She is honest and present with me, and I find her skilled and greatly helps me work on the next step all along our way so far. I am very grateful for her keen abilities and compassion with identifying the areas in my situation that are ready for growth and evolution personally and also spiritually within myself and my relationships.
Written on Nov 10, 2015 after therapy with Sarah for 6 months on issues concerning relationship, self esteem, and career
I really enjoy Sarah's services. She helps me to look at things from different perspectives and is very attentive to my feelings. Together we work together to overcome obstacles. I would highly recommend her to anyone else.
Written on Jun 28, 2015 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning bipolar