Sarah Claridge, LISW

Sarah Claridge is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and mood concerns. She draws on straightforward tools to address everyday struggles and major life changes. Sarah aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly and work toward clearer goals.

With 14 years of experience, Sarah combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. She often pairs these with solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help people make concrete changes. Sessions include talking through patterns, trying new coping skills, and setting small steps that feel doable.

Sarah works with a wide range of concerns, including depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and relationship or communication problems. She also supports people dealing with career stress, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose and self-worth.

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps people identify what is working and what needs to change. Sarah uses mindful awareness and skill practice to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Therapy options include live video, phone, chat, and text messaging. People who choose her often appreciate straightforward plans, short-term strategies for relief, and follow-up steps to keep progress moving forward.

How Sarah blends brief approaches for online care

Sarah often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive thoughts.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which means she listens closely and follows the person's lead. This approach helps people feel heard while they decide what changes matter most to them.

Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she brings in to help reduce reactivity. Simple breathing and attention exercises can help with stress, cravings, and mood swings when practiced regularly.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. That means adjusting strategies as progress is made and trying different tools until something fits.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are useful for short check-ins, quick coping strategies, and when a shorter touchpoint helps keep momentum going.