Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Sarah (she/her) Smith, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 11937
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW23601
- NPI
- 1831825033
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Haitian Creole
- Location
- Connecticut
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
- Trauma informed care
- Grief and loss
About Sarah
Sarah Smith is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Connecticut with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, parenting and career concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Sarah works from the view that people know their own stories and bring strengths into hard moments. She centers the relationship and builds trust over time. Conversations are direct and practical, with room for humor when it helps.
In sessions she uses clear tools such as cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused ideas. She also draws on attachment-based approaches and motivational interviewing to look at how relationships and goals shape behavior. That combination is used to address problems like anxiety, depression, motivation, and coping after loss.
Sarah often reviews family history and life context to understand patterns that keep problems going. She may suggest role play to practice communication, or work on stress and crisis management skills for immediate needs. She also offers grief-focused work and trauma-informed care when those issues are present.
Clients who want to include faith, religion, or spirituality in sessions can bring those perspectives into the conversation. Practical topics such as workplace stress, caregiver strain, and navigating life transitions are commonly part of her work. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sarah commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas in her practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based work examines how early and current relationships affect behavior and trust, which can help with relationship difficulties and attachment issues.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, try different techniques early on, and adjust based on what is helpful. That conversation includes deciding which approach or mix of approaches fits the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a work break, audio-only sessions may use less bandwidth, and remote appointments can remove commute time. The focus is on practical ways to integrate therapy into everyday routines while using the clinical approaches described above.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sarah helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, parenting, career issues, and related concerns such as compassion fatigue and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and uses practical tools like cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, and attachment-based ideas to address problems.
How many years of experience does she have?
Sarah has 14 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact pricing during the matching or scheduling steps.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers