- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Sarah
Sarah McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with six years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, chronic illness, and LGBTQ life concerns, among other issues. She also lists guilt and shame as a focus area and supports people working through those feelings.
Her approach centers on practical skills and grounded conversation. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, cognitive strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods. Sessions aim to help people manage strong emotions and make clear choices about next steps.
In sessions she helps people name what feels overwhelming and then practices tools to reduce reactivity. That can include attention to thoughts and behaviors, emotion regulation skills, and brief motivational conversations about change. She pays attention to relationships and how patterns from the past affect current choices.
Sarah also supports people coping with long-term health issues and caregiving stress. She talks through strategies for pacing, communicating needs, and handling frustration that comes with chronic conditions. Parenting and blended family concerns are included in her focus areas as challenges she addresses with individuals.
People often come for help after loss, big life changes, or when shame or guilt makes daily life harder. She works with clients to build resilience and practical plans for moving forward. The work is client-centered and goal oriented, with attention to emotions, behavior, and values.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sarah combines client-centered methods with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-centered work means she listens for what matters most and helps shape goals around those priorities. DBT focuses on building emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that people can practice between sessions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test small behavior changes to see what works.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that match those needs. The plan can shift as therapy proceeds so it stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list which session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time that interrupts the day. These practical benefits can help someone carry forward skills between sessions and keep momentum while working through guilt, shame, grief, or chronic stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, chronic illness, LGBTQ life concerns, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a mix of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, cognitive techniques, and mindfulness to help people name painful feelings, reduce emotional intensity, and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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