- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Sally
Sally Smith is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and life changes. Her practice also addresses compassion fatigue, career strain, and depression.
Sally keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens for what matters most and helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going. Conversations focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings to manage stress and test new ways of relating to others.
She uses a mix of familiar therapy approaches to match the situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps with thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety. Mindfulness exercises offer short practices to calm the body and refocus attention. Client-Centered work keeps the conversation driven by the client’s priorities.
Sally has long experience supporting people through major losses and life transitions. That includes hospice and end-of-life counseling, cancer and chronic illness concerns, and caregiver stress. She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, and the isolation that can come with change.
Sessions aim to be clear and manageable. Sally helps people break larger problems into smaller steps and track what works. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the scheduling steps on the profile.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sally frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy offers short practices to steady attention and ease reactivity, which can help with stress and worry.She also works from a Client-Centered stance, which means conversations are guided by the client’s concerns and goals. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what feels most useful and adjust as sessions progress.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since format details are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use a quicker phone check-in when that better matches the moment. The focus is on practical ways to work on anxiety, grief, and life changes while fitting therapy into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Sally focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family and career concerns, and depression. Additional areas include aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These are used to address thinking patterns, behavior, motivation, and short-term goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with people across a range of life and health challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.