- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 14 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, motivation, career concerns, and family of origin issues. Sessions are conducted in English and Haitian Creole and draw on practical strategies to address everyday problems.
Sarah places emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and builds rapport through steady, trust-based work. She treats conversations as collaborative and uses a mix of clear techniques rather than one fixed method. Expect direct talk about patterns that started in childhood and how they affect current choices and relationships.
Her approach includes an exploration of personal history and family roles. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test new behaviors. Sessions also involve role play, communication skills practice, and concrete stress or crisis management steps.
Grief and loss are handled with specific grief work alongside attention to daily functioning. When motivation or addiction issues appear, she uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and take manageable steps. Treatment can include discussion of faith, religion, or spirituality when the client wishes to bring those into the work.
Clients can expect short, practical takeaways each week and a focus on improving coping skills. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how family expectations shape boundaries and choices. The aim is to help people notice repeating patterns and try different ways of responding.
Sarah’s background includes trauma-informed care and experience with first responder and caregiving stress. Her work is straightforward and geared toward problem-solving, behavior change, and clearer communication.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns. In practice this means talking through family roles and how those roles show up now, then trying different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test new actions and reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons for change and build small, achievable steps toward those goals.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what they most need from sessions. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins during a work break. They can also allow people to use less bandwidth by choosing audio only when that works better. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick the setup that best fits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, addiction concerns, relationship strain, career problems, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and uses practical techniques like role play, communication practice, and grief work to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of concerns including trauma-informed care and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she 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.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and 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 to get started.
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