Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Sarah Stiefel, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149020972
- NPI
- 1336761105
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Depression and bipolar
- Workplace issues
About Sarah
Sarah Stiefel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois with four years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps clients can use between appointments.
Sarah works from the view that each person knows their own story. She looks for strengths clients already have and builds on those abilities to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Conversations are direct and focused on what is getting in the way of feeling better or connecting with others.
Her work covers a range of concerns common in daily life. That includes communication problems, attachment issues, impulsivity, control struggles, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also addresses social anxiety, workplace stress, and challenges involving forgiveness or interpersonal conflict.
Sessions tend to include clear problem-solving, practical coping strategies, and repeated opportunities to practice new skills. Sarah helps people notice patterns that keep problems stuck and then tries small, achievable changes to shift those patterns. People leave with specific steps to try between sessions.
Clients who choose Sarah are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Sarah describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach she uses involves teaching coping and emotion-regulation strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. These are simple tools people can practice between meetings to manage moods and reactions.Another approach concentrates on communication and attachment patterns. This work helps people notice how they relate to others, test new ways of interacting, and repair communication breakdowns. It is useful for relationship concerns and social anxiety where small behavior changes have an outsize effect.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust methods based on what works in real situations.
Practical benefits of online arrangements include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the original biography does not specify formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and use therapy tools in the context of everyday routines.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship issues. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, impulsivity, isolation, and workplace problems.
What is her therapy style?
Sessions focus on practical steps and problem-solving. Conversations aim to identify patterns and try small, concrete changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience. That background informs how she structures sessions and develops short-term goals.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. Sessions are provided in English and tied to that licensure.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients based where her licensure applies.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers