Sara Curtis , LCSW

Sara Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse. As an LCSW - a master's-level license for clinical social work - she combines professional training with a practical, empathetic approach to help clients navigate difficult moments and build coping skills.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Her style emphasizes listening, collaboration, and practical strategies so individuals can better understand patterns that contribute to distress and identify concrete steps toward change.

Sara recognizes that beginning therapy is a significant and often courageous step. She honors that decision and works alongside clients to set goals that fit their values and life circumstances, blending supportive listening with evidence-informed tools to address immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own perspective and goals, with the therapist offering empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and support to help individuals explore their feelings and decisions. This approach is useful for life transitions, relationship concerns, and building self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical skills for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by teaching strategies such as cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Across these approaches, the therapist collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit best for their needs and goals, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy delivered by licensed professionals can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication preferences. These options make it easier to access consistent support without rearranging daily life, letting clients choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for them.