Profile / United States
Sarah Mathis, LISW
South Carolina
Licensed social worker - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Parent support
About Sarah
Sarah Mathis is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She works with teens and adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel steadier day to day.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. She also draws on client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities. Mindfulness and motivational strategies are used to manage strong emotions and support behavior change.
Sarah has worked in schools early in her career and is familiar with attention challenges such as ADHD, and related behavior concerns. She notes that working directly with very young children is difficult online, but she does work with parents to address child-related challenges. Her background includes experience with antenatal and postpartum concerns and with persistent mental health conditions.
In sessions she aims to identify small, concrete steps that can be practiced between meetings. That might mean testing a new routine, changing a reaction to a stressful thought, or trying short exercises to reduce panic symptoms. She supports people in building skills over time rather than offering quick fixes.
Sarah practices in South Carolina and conducts work in English. Clients can expect clear goal-setting and practical homework between sessions to reinforce progress.
How CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or mood symptoms, and then practices new responses that change how they act day to day. Client-centered work keeps the agenda focused on the person’s goals and priorities, with the therapist offering reflection and guidance rather than directives. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention and reduce reactivity, often through short exercises that can be done between meetings.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Sarah will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative: the therapist and client review what’s working and adjust plans as needed over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice strategies in real-life settings and bring concrete situations from daily life straight into the session for problem-solving.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting concerns, mood disorders, trauma, relationship problems, and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions often include specific exercises to practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with six years of experience, including early work in school settings addressing attention and behavior concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an SC LISW and practices in South Carolina.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
The original profile does not specify exact session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote formats are offered.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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