Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Sarah McGrath, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06280700
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW025531
- NPI
- 1407621105
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
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.
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- 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 clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, LGBTQ life experiences, relationship challenges, and personal growth concerns. Sarah uses practical strategies to help people manage emotions and move forward with daily life.
Her approach is direct and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying immediate problems and building concrete skills. She uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered techniques to help with emotion regulation, coping with loss, and improving communication.
Sarah also addresses issues such as body image, caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and life purpose. She assists with anger management, coping with chronic pain or illness, and navigating separation or divorce. Work often includes short-term goal setting alongside longer-term coping strategies.
Therapy sessions typically explore how past patterns affect present life and practice new ways of responding. She may use mindfulness exercises to lower anxiety and behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing can help clarify values and plan next steps.
People looking for straightforward, skills-focused support will find sessions grounded in practical tools and steady feedback. To begin, the site’s matching steps guide a person to schedule a first conversation and set initial goals.
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How Sarah’s approaches translate to online work
Sarah uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely to what matters to each person and to shape sessions around their priorities. This approach helps when someone wants straightforward support, clearer goals, and a place to talk through practical problems.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that make daily life harder. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in relationships.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Early sessions often focus on immediate coping skills and on setting clear, achievable goals together.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit better around work, caregiving, and medical appointments. Others use shorter check-ins when they need quick support, or longer sessions for deeper work. Online work can make practicing skills between sessions easier and help people bring real-life situations into discussion.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBTQ life experiences, chronic illness, and parenting challenges among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy with CBT and DBT approaches, using practical skills, emotion regulation strategies, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with adults on emotional regulation, coping with life changes, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Pennsylvania (PA LCSW) and New Jersey (NJ LCSW) and is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; 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 through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers