Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Sarah Steingiser, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 011220
- NPI
- 1619479474
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- 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.
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused work
About Sarah
Sarah Steingiser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with six years of clinical experience. She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, grief, and ADHD. Her work also addresses stress, anger, self-esteem, eating and intimacy-related issues.
She has experience across outpatient services, child welfare, addiction treatment settings, nursing homes, and extended day treatment programs for children. That background means she has seen a wide range of situations and life stages. Sessions tend to be interactive and practical, with conversations focused on what matters in daily life.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral techniques. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused strategies, plus trauma-focused work when it’s relevant. In session this looks like listening first, then suggesting small, testable changes people can try between meetings.
Sarah avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to treat each person with respect. She adapts how she talks and plans work to fit the person in front of her. That can mean focusing on coping skills one week and problem-solving or processing traumatic events the next.
Many people come for help with caregiving stress, blended family concerns, communication and commitment problems, or issues like guilt, shame, and isolation. Others seek support for disruptive mood symptoms and behavior concerns in children. Sarah frames therapy as a collaborative process with clear, practical steps.
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How Sarah’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, clarifies priorities, and helps people decide what to address first. It supports emotional issues like grief, relationship strain, and caregiver stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger-related difficulties.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build longer-term coping. These exercises can help with stress, trauma symptoms, and problems with focus or impulsivity.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying ideas, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking if you need a specific arrangement. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, caregiving, or health appointments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-only options if less bandwidth or nonvisual meetings are preferable.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, grief, ADHD, and related problems like body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, practical style that combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques. Mindfulness and trauma-focused methods are used when helpful.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience across outpatient care, child welfare, addiction treatment, nursing homes, and extended day treatment programs for children.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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