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Sarah (she/her) Smith, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Grief and loss
About Sarah
Sarah Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 14 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, career difficulties, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Sarah also supports those dealing with addiction, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her work emphasizes the relationship between therapist and client as a central part of therapy. She treats sessions as a collaborative space where people can test new ways of thinking and acting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods.
Sarah often gathers a thorough family history and uses role play, communication skills practice, and grief-focused techniques to address concerns. She discusses coping strategies for crisis and stress and helps people explore motivation and behavior change with motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.
Humor and straightforward conversation are part of her style when appropriate. She welcomes incorporation of faith, religion, or spirituality when clients wish to include those elements in treatment. Sessions are practical and oriented toward small, achievable changes that fit daily life.
Sarah works in English and Haitian Creole. Her licensure is listed as FL LCSW and CT LCSW. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site’s steps to begin the intake process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that cause stress and try small behavioral experiments to change them. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can make progress measurable over a series of sessions.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships influence current trust and closeness issues. That approach helps when relationship patterns and family history are part of the concern. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep the work focused on the person’s perspective and priorities, letting the client guide what matters most in each session.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as issues evolve, and she will check in on what is working.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as those details are set per practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about language options and the practical steps to schedule a first session so services match day-to-day needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, trauma and addiction.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative, more useful ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma and compassion fatigue.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Her credentials are FL LCSW and CT LCSW and her practice is based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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