Sarah (she/her) Smith , LCSW

Sarah Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns, and career challenges. She approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths to the work of change. Sarah places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship - believing that time, trust, and rapport shape how effective treatment will be. She blends warmth and straightforwardness, and often uses humor and play to help clients engage with difficult material.

Her clinical work includes grief-focused therapy, role play, cognitive behavioral techniques, stress and crisis management, communication and social skills building, and trauma-informed care. Sarah explores family history as a tool for understanding patterns and making new choices, and she welcomes clients who wish to include faith, religion, or spirituality in their treatment.

Sarah provides services in English and Haitian Creole and holds an LCSW credential - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has completed advanced social work training and clinical supervision. She is not currently accepting new clients but remains committed to the values of collaboration, respect, and practical skill-building in therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sarah uses attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated relationship difficulties by focusing on connection and emotional safety. She also draws from client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person’s perspective and supports growth through empathy, acceptance, and collaborative goal-setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key method she uses; CBT offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to support progress and build resilience.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or on the go.