I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee with over 10 years of professional work experience with adolescents and adults. I have worked in different settings, ranging from traditional outpatient to inpatient. I have experience in helping clients with various presenting issues, including trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. My main treatment modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on how your thoughts affect your emotions and actions. When working with clients, my goal is to provide a safe environment where you can express yourself in order to achieve your goals. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Coaching, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
TN LCSW 6778
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I love and appreciate my therapist! She’s helped me out a lot with my mental health, even in the short amount of time that I’ve been working with her thus far. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs someone to talk to.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sarah has made my first experience with therapy so easy and stress free. She really listens and understands where I’m coming from.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and eating disorders
Sarah is wonderful! She takes her time and listens, but knows when to give advice.
Written on Jul 11, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief