- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
About Sarah
Sarah Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of professional experience in Connecticut. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, and trauma. She also addresses guilt and shame alongside issues like parenting, addiction, and compassion fatigue.
Sarah centers the relationship between therapist and client as the foundation of therapy. She treats people as experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions often include straightforward conversation, humor, and practical exercises rather than long lectures.
Her background includes grief therapy, trauma-informed care, and work on communication and social skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses attachment-focused ideas to look at patterns formed in families and past relationships.
Sarah makes room to discuss faith, religion, or spirituality when clients want that included. She uses role play, stress and crisis management, and motivational techniques to help people practice new responses. These methods are used alongside client-centered conversation to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her.
Sessions are practical and paced to fit everyday life. Sarah encourages small steps and regular check-ins to notice progress. People who are carrying guilt or shame often work on naming the feeling, tracing where it began, and trying different ways to respond to it.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sarah uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current patterns in relationships. This approach helps when shame or guilt link back to family roles or past caregiving relationships. Client-Centered Therapy forms the other core of her work, which means sessions focus on the client's perspective and priorities and aim to follow their pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce worry and self-blame.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Before booking, confirm current session options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Some formats also let people step away from a camera while still having a focused conversation. Sarah aims to help clients find practical ways to use therapy in everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside trauma, grief, family of origin issues, and relationship struggles.
How does she approach therapy for someone stuck in shame?
Sarah emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, uses client-centered conversation, and blends CBT and attachment ideas to explore how shame developed and how to respond differently.
How much experience does she have with these issues?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Connecticut and practices in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.