Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Sara Saiger, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and addiction care
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW007664
- NPI
- 1255640116
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Sara 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
- Addictions
- Depression
- Motivational interviewing
About Sara
Sara Saiger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with 15 years of experience. She works with adults and older adults on issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, parenting stress, and major life transitions.
She has worked in crisis services and psychiatric settings, and spent years in inpatient substance abuse treatment early in her career. For five years she served as a clinical supervisor at a crisis center and prior to that was a behavioral health therapist in a hospital-based psychiatric program. These roles inform how she approaches assessment and short-term intervention.
Sara uses person-centered and solution-focused methods along with motivational interviewing. That means sessions tend to focus on what is working, which strengths can be used, and small practical steps to change behavior. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify a person’s readiness for change and to build commitment to goals.
In sessions she aims to build clear rapport and practical plans. Conversations often include identifying patterns, practicing communication skills, and setting manageable goals for mood, substance use, or relationships. She also draws on her experience with older adults when issues of aging and caregiving arise.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida, earned in 2005. Sara holds the clinical social work credential CSW as well as the LCSW in Georgia.
BHow sessions work
Using evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Person-centered work focuses on the person's own goals and strengths. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most, reflects that back, and helps turn priorities into practical next steps. It is useful for people needing clearer goals around mood, relationships, or daily routines.Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change. It uses conversational techniques to explore ambivalence and build commitment to specific actions. This approach is often used with substance use concerns and behavior change related to health or routine.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their concerns, goals, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as progress is made or new needs appear.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to keep work and family schedules manageable while working toward practical goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on adult issues such as addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, parenting stress, relationship problems, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses person-centered and solution-focused work plus motivational interviewing to identify strengths, set small goals, and support behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including work in psychiatric settings, inpatient substance abuse programs, and five years as a crisis center clinical supervisor.
Is she a licensed social worker in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds the CSW credential in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers