Sarah Lamie, LCSW

Sarah Lamie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who focuses on practical, skills-based help for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She uses straightforward conversation and concrete tools to help people regain steadiness and feel more able to meet daily challenges.

Sarah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative responses. She pairs that with client-centered work that keeps each person’s priorities and values at the center of sessions. Mindfulness techniques are also used when helpful to build awareness and calm.

Her practice includes work related to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life issues, and traumatic brain injury. She also supports people coping with isolation, guilt or shame, problems with communication, and questions about life purpose. Sarah pays attention to the life context behind symptoms rather than treating problems in isolation.

Sessions aim to be practical and respectful. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and small behavioral experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. Goals are shaped together so each step feels manageable.

With 18 years of professional experience, Sarah emphasizes partnership and steady encouragement. She helps people take realistic steps toward a more fulfilling life while honoring the pace that feels right for them.

CBT, Client-Centered Care, and Mindfulness Online

Sarah frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or depression and then practice different thoughts and behaviors to change how they feel. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work and focuses on listening closely to each person’s goals and values so the therapy fits what matters most to them. Mindfulness techniques are offered to support stress reduction and increase present-moment awareness when that suits a person’s needs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sarah will talk through options and tailor sessions based on the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, reflective listening, mindfulness practices, or a combination of approaches.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and skill coaching, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick way to check in, and text messaging supports brief check-ins or between-session prompts. These options offer flexibility to fit work, caregiving, or mobility needs while keeping therapy practical and consistent.