Therapist profile
Sarah (she/her) Smith, LCSW
LCSW focusing on family and parenting concerns
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- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Sarah
Sarah Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida and Connecticut with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and related issues like self-esteem and career difficulties. Sarah speaks English and Haitian Creole and works with adults who want practical help with everyday pressures at home and work.
She centers therapy on the relationship between therapist and client. Sarah treats that relationship as the foundation for change and builds rapport over time. She uses a mix of conversational work, family history, and straight talk to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning.
Her sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking, and solution-focused steps to set small achievable goals. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns that trace back to early relationships. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding reasons to change, for example with addictions or career moves.
Practical tools appear alongside conversations about meaning and values. Sarah may use role play, communication skills practice, and stress or crisis management strategies. Grief work and trauma-informed care are part of her toolkit when those issues are present.
She invites clients to bring faith, religion, or spirituality into sessions if they wish. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a first session are used to set priorities and plan the next steps.
How sessions work
How Sarah’s approaches translate to online work
Sarah uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. This approach helps people notice repeating patterns that affect parenting, partnership, or caregiving roles and then try different ways of relating.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and following what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments to change behavior, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah treats approach selection as collaborative. Together she and the client review goals, preferences, and what’s been tried before to decide which methods to emphasize and when to adjust them.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life because they can save travel time, schedule shorter check-ins, or choose setups that reduce camera time. A therapist can suggest small homework tasks, role plays, or communication exercises that fit into daily routines and move progress forward.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related topics such as self-esteem and career difficulties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and uses a mix of conversation, family history, and practical exercises like role play and communication practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on issues including stress, anxiety, grief, and recovery-focused goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure in Florida and Connecticut, and her practice is listed in Connecticut.
Can she work with someone who speaks Haitian Creole?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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