- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship communication
- Social anxiety support
About Sarah
Sarah May is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with four years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, and problems with self-esteem. Sarah also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and values practical steps. She helps clients notice patterns in relationships and communication. She guides people as they learn skills to manage strong emotions and cope with life changes.
Her approach centers on values and collaboration. Clients talk through how their beliefs and goals shape choices, then try small changes to test what works. Sarah supports people as they practice new ways of relating and communicating.
She pays particular attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships affect current behavior. That work often looks at recurring interactions, boundaries, and how people ask for support. Sessions mix reflection with concrete skills for responding differently in tense moments.
For someone dealing with social anxiety or fear of judgment, Sarah focuses on manageable steps toward connection. She also helps people address shame, forgiveness, and the practical side of recovery after trauma. The emphasis is on clear options, steady progress, and finding workable techniques that fit everyday life.
Approaches used and how online sessions fit
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skill work with attention to relationship patterns. One approach focuses on learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress - identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing breathing and grounding, and trying exposure to feared situations in small steps. This helps people reduce avoidance and build confidence in social settings.Another emphasis is on attachment-informed work that looks at recurring interaction styles. This approach helps clients recognize how past relationships influence current reactions and then try different ways of asking for needs or setting boundaries. That work pairs insight with practice around communication and connection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed so the approach remains useful and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people try regular work on anxiety and relationship skills without rearranging their whole schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and values-centered. She combines reflection on patterns with practical skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Colorado and holds the credential LCSW, which is listed as CO LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.