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Sarah Bishop, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Addiction and Trauma support
See online therapy options- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT methods
About Sarah
Sarah Bishop is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with seven years of post-qualification experience. She works with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, career problems, and major life changes. She also helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, grief, sleeping problems, anger, and relationship issues.
Sarah uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, client-centered methods, and solution-focused practices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, building new coping skills, and trying concrete steps between meetings.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She listens to current concerns, outlines clear short-term goals, and works with each person on skills that can be practiced in daily life. Conversations are meant to identify patterns and test small behavior changes that can reduce distress.
Sarah has clinical experience addressing complex issues such as co-occurring conditions, codependency, substance use, dissociation, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, and sexual minority concerns including BDSM and kink culture. She also offers support around cancer, hospice and end-of-life issues, and HIV/AIDS related matters.
People can expect practical strategies grounded in evidence-informed approaches. Sarah asks about what is working and what is not, then uses brief, actionable interventions to move toward stated goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Sarah uses CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods online
Sarah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot automatic thoughts and test alternative responses. CBT work often means identifying a specific behavior or thought pattern, trying a different action between sessions, and reviewing what changed. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills; it provides step-by-step tools for handling intense feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify goals and decide what matters most.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sarah discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques over time. She aims to balance skills practice with problem-solving so work in sessions connects to everyday demands and priorities.
Confirm current session options before booking. When online sessions are offered, they can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or caregiving schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins by phone when that is more practical. Talk and skills-based work translate well to remote sessions, and adjustments are made to match a person’s routine and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah most often address?
She works with addiction, trauma and abuse, career struggles, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or family concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings since gaining her LMSW and later the LCSW credential.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York and practices from that jurisdiction.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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