Sarah Haberman , LICSW

Sarah Haberman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota with 3 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges related to trauma, abuse, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also attends to concerns like body image, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, and cultivating self-love.

Haberman primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has training specific to CBT for insomnia, while also integrating Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic perspectives when they fit a client’s needs. Her therapeutic stance is client-centered and warm, meeting people where they are while offering gentle, appropriate challenges to encourage growth. She adapts methods to align with each person’s goals and preferences, balancing practical skill-building with exploration of underlying patterns.

Recognizing that starting therapy can feel intimidating, Haberman aims to create a steady and approachable space where clients can work toward meaningful change at their own pace. She focuses on collaboration, practical tools, and thoughtful reflection to help clients regain balance and move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sarah Haberman uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill development, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she draws on to support people who feel unsure or ambivalent about change - it helps clarify personal goals and strengthen internal motivation. When appropriate, she may also incorporate psychodynamic ideas to explore recurring relational patterns and the emotional roots of current struggles.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Haberman works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone appointments, or conducted through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to fit care into busy schedules, while supporting consistent, ongoing work toward personal goals.