Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Sarah Johnston, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 259912
- NPI
- 1528879848
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Sarah 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
- Parenting support
- CBT and client-centered
About Sarah
Sarah Johnston is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, and self-esteem challenges. She also brings focus to adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and financial strain.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions often start with concrete goals and small steps to reduce stress or sharpen communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thinking that increase anxiety and test simpler, more helpful ways of responding.
Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach too. That means conversations center on the person in front of her and their priorities. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants practical help finding motivation or making a change without pressure.
Sarah has worked with concerns that include divorce and separation, infidelity, jealousy, and control issues. She also has experience addressing trauma-related reactions, caregiver burnout, and navigating adoption or foster situations. Her focus includes midlife transitions and money-related stress that affect daily life.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what changes will matter day to day. She encourages people to try small, testable steps between sessions and to notice what shifts. The therapist asks clients to confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How Sarah integrates proven approaches into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person. It involves listening, asking clarifying questions, and following the client's priorities so sessions reflect real-life concerns. This approach suits people who want to set their own agenda and be led by what feels most important.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, stress, and relationship patterns by giving clear steps to practice between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change. It uses focused conversation to build internal motivation and set realistic next steps. That can be useful for parenting goals, habit change, or managing caregiver responsibilities.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to choose methods based on the client's needs, goals, and what feels practical. Sessions can shift over time as progress or priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Ask about the specific session setup when scheduling so arrangements match your routine and technical needs.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and self-esteem. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and financial worries.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered methods to focus on the person's priorities and uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Work tends to be goal-focused and concrete.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in Kentucky.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
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