Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 19437
- NPI
- 1497639561
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Sally supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Sally
Sally Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue, career concerns, and depression.
She works in a straightforward, person-focused way. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying practical next steps, and practicing skills that fit daily life. She uses clear methods rather than jargon, so people know what to expect each week.
Her background includes long-term practice with medical and caregiving issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and end-of-life situations. That experience informs how she helps people manage chronic illness, caregiver stress, and hospice-related decisions. She also brings experience with family of origin issues and communication problems.
Common themes she addresses are grief, guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness. She helps people work through divorce and separation, rebuild routines after loss, and find manageable ways to handle isolation or life-purpose questions. Practical coping skills are paired with talk-based exploration.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions balance listening with actionable strategies so clients can try small changes between meetings.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and focuses on understanding concerns as they come up. It helps when the goal is to talk through feelings and decide what matters most in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and offers practical exercises to test new ways of responding; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment focus; it can help with worry and coping during illness.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful and will adapt techniques to the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative exploration guides session content and homework between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, cut travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Different methods suit different rhythms - for example, CBT work can include exercises to do between appointments, while mindfulness practice may be introduced in short daily practices. Ask during scheduling which formats are currently offered.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sally focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, career strain, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-centered style that pairs listening with concrete strategies from approaches like CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers