- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Sarah
Sarah Claridge is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and other life challenges. Sarah works with people who want practical ways to manage difficult feelings and situations.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns, and to try small, doable changes. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and notice progress between sessions.
Sarah also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people calm their attention and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is part of the work when someone is weighing change, for example with substance use or habit patterns. These methods are mixed in practical ways rather than taught as separate modules.
In sessions she helps people sort priorities, practice communication skills, and create step-by-step plans for coping. Areas she commonly addresses include relationship concerns, parenting stress, work and career pressures, obsessive thoughts, panic, grief, and identity-related struggles such as LGBT matters.
People can expect straightforward discussion about symptoms and goals, followed by small experiments to try between appointments. Sarah supports recovery from process and substance addictions, works with mood disorders and trauma-related issues, and offers focused work on self-esteem, codependency, and life purpose.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on careful listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions let the therapist follow the person’s concerns and adjust the pace, using questions and summaries to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to shift patterns. Online work can include guided practice, thought records, and behavioral experiments assigned between sessions to track progress.Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus. These practices can be taught verbally and practiced during a session, then repeated as short daily exercises. Sarah will work with each person to decide which of these methods fits best; choosing the right approach is collaborative and can be adjusted as goals evolve.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling and session length when you set up the first appointment to match therapy to your routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as panic, OCD symptoms, and grief.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, combining listening with hands-on tools from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an OH LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
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 are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.