- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Johnston is a Kentucky licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, motivation, and self-esteem. She also supports those building confidence after adoption or foster care experiences and other life changes.
She uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. Conversations are practical and aim to identify small steps that feel manageable. Sarah listens for what matters most to each person and helps name patterns that make social situations or relationships harder.
Her work draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought patterns and try different behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, short-term goals and track progress. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients feel stuck and want help moving toward change.
She also uses Client-Centered ideas to keep the focus on the client's experience and Trauma-Focused approaches when past events are affecting current functioning. Sessions cover practical skills for handling anxiety in social situations and communication techniques for conflict with partners or family.
Sarah keeps language plain and sessions concrete. She often breaks goals into small steps clients can practice between meetings. If you want to know more about how she structures a first session, follow the online therapy options and complete the short questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Sarah combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to make online sessions practical and goal oriented. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in social situations, while Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, achievable changes and tracks progress session to session.She also uses Motivational Interviewing when someone feels uncertain about making changes. That approach focuses on the person’s own reasons for change and helps clarify next steps. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; Sarah will work with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that focusing on concrete skills and short practice tasks translates well to virtual sessions, and Sarah adapts exercises so they can be used between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, motivation, and self-esteem problems.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, aiming to identify small, manageable steps and improve everyday coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a Kentucky LCSW.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Kentucky as an LCSW and practices from that state.
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 paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.