Profile / United States
Sarah Lamie, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Grief and life changes
About Sarah
Sarah Lamie is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her work often focuses on practical skills for day-to-day coping and clearer decision making.
She uses an approachable, problem-focused style that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions typically involve short, concrete exercises and talking through current difficulties. Mindfulness techniques and narrative work are used when they fit the person's goals.
Her background includes long-term practice with people facing aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and hospice or end-of-life issues. She also addresses communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and the emotional effects of traumatic brain injury. Young adult and women’s issues are listed among her focus areas as well.
Sarah favors strategies that are easy to practice between sessions. That can mean brief behavior experiments, journaling prompts, or simple mindfulness practices. Motivational interviewing helps when people are unsure about making changes.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, measurable steps, and regular review of progress. People who want structured, practical work on everyday problems may find this approach helpful. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How Sarah integrates structured approaches into online work
Sarah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include specific exercises, brief behavior experiments, and homework that can be practiced between meetings to address anxiety, depression, and stress.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person’s experience in the moment, listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the client. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful times.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed. This is a practical conversation about what helps and what feels doable.
The original biography does not specify which session formats she offers online. Confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and assignments for remote work so people can practice skills in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, and hospice or end-of-life concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through short, practical exercises. The focus is on skills people can apply between sessions to change patterns that cause distress.
What is her professional background?
She is an LCSW with 18 years of practice experience. Her work has included long-term clinical roles with people managing chronic illness, aging issues, and grief.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices with that credential. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients within the applicable jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking to know whether online or in-person formats are available.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing for your area before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and planning process.
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