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Sara Curtis, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills work
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sara
Sara Curtis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports issues like grief, mood disorders, addiction concerns, and questions about intimacy and body image.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness skills appear when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and doable skills. Conversations often identify patterns that keep problems going and try small, concrete changes to thoughts or behaviors. Motivational Interviewing can be used when people feel stuck or uncertain about change.
Sara favors short, concrete steps that fit into daily life. She works with people coping with parenting stress, caregiver strain, sleep and eating concerns, impulse control, and career or identity issues. She also addresses specific areas such as polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, HIV / AIDS related concerns, and seasonal affective disorder.
Work with her typically focuses on building skills for coping, improving communication, and reducing symptoms that interfere with routines. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Sara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and try practical changes. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises and experiments that people can practice between appointments.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect on what matters most to the person, helping them set clear goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed, with straightforward skill practice and coaching language.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences, then try approaches that fit. They may adjust methods over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, shorten commute time, or choose sessions that match your energy level that day. The focus remains on usable skills, clear goals, and regular check-ins to measure progress.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
Sara commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, and addiction-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience as a mental health professional and holds a Wisconsin LCSW credential.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.