- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Panic and mood
About Sarah
Sarah Treadway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with five years as a therapist and twelve years of experience in social work overall. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Sarah also addresses panic attacks, mood challenges, and loneliness.
Her background includes outpatient counseling, school-based behavioral support, harm reduction services, and crisis work. She has worked with a wide age range, including young children and older adults, and has experience with substance use, domestic violence, and behavioral concerns. Those experiences shape how she approaches day-to-day sessions.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. Sarah listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps people try small, concrete changes between meetings. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety, panic, and relationship stress without jargon.
People can expect straightforward collaboration about goals and next steps. Sarah pays attention to communication patterns, attachment concerns, and emotions that affect decisions and relationships. She also brings experience supporting caregivers who are feeling burned out or overwhelmed.
Her style is calm and direct, aimed at short-term problem solving and building skills that can reduce intense moments. She asks about daily routines, specific triggers, and what has helped before. The work is practical and focused on manageable progress over time.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can include skill-focused methods that teach ways to manage anxiety symptoms and approaches that address how people relate to one another. For example, cognitive approaches help identify upsetting thoughts and test whether they match reality, which can reduce panic and social worry. Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions, which can help with abandonment concerns and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and typical situations to decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can shift as progress is made or new issues arise.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It also allows quieter, shorter check-ins when needed, and can remove travel time so appointments are simpler to attend.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, panic attacks, mood concerns, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. She identifies patterns and suggests small, concrete changes to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a therapist and twelve years working in social work roles more broadly.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.