Therapist profile
Sarah Maddox, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and relationships
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- Attachment approaches
- CBT and DBT tools
- Spiritual counseling option
About Sarah
Sarah Maddox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 35 years of experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns. She also works with issues related to addiction, depression, LGBT concerns, intimacy, and life transitions.
Sarah blends conversational, client-centered work with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses attachment-based approaches to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Conversations are direct and grounded; the focus is on problem solving and steady progress rather than jargon.
When clients want it, Sarah can include spiritual counseling with a Christian perspective. That element is offered only when it fits a person’s beliefs and goals. She respects each person’s background and adapts the tone and content of sessions accordingly.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill building, and improving everyday functioning. Practical steps might include communication skills, coping strategies for anxiety, and ways to manage urges or addictive patterns. She also helps people address family-of-origin issues, blended family stress, caregiving strain, and fertility or fatherhood concerns.
People who come for help will find structured conversation, straightforward feedback, and work on achievable next steps. The plan evolves from session to session based on what the person needs and finds useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sarah uses attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions. That approach helps people understand why certain interactions trigger strong feelings and gives a basis for changing those patterns.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person in the room. This style helps people set their own goals and steer the pace of sessions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another tool she uses to turn troublesome thoughts into manageable actions. CBT techniques help with anxiety, low mood, and breaking unhelpful habits by practicing different responses and tracking results.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues you bring, then suggest which methods to try first. That choice can change over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel, and allow quick check-ins that would be hard to schedule in person. Talk with the therapist during the intake about timing, length, and the practical setup that will work for you.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She can help with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas include family problems, caregiver stress, fertility and fatherhood issues.
What is her general way of working in therapy?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and DBT and attention to attachment patterns. Sessions focus on skills, communication, and concrete next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes work with trauma, relationships, and long-term challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is located in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. The site selection process will indicate which formats she offers.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is tied to a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking flow for the specific fee for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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