Sarah Steingiser , LCSW

Sarah Steingiser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience supporting people facing a broad range of concerns. She has worked with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stressors, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and ADHD, and has supported many who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her professional experience includes roles in outpatient settings, child welfare, an addiction treatment facility, nursing homes, and extended day treatment programs for children, and she has provided care to people from age three through 101.

Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She blends client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approaches with humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused methods, and has at times incorporated complementary techniques such as Reiki and Emotional Freedom Tapping. Sarah tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, helping clients identify practical steps for change while honoring their values and pace. Her work centers on supporting and empowering people who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client's perspective guides the pace and goals of care. This approach helps people explore values, build self-awareness, and address concerns like low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior and developing practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly used to manage anxiety, depression, anger, and problems that interfere with everyday functioning.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences by helping people process difficult memories, reduce symptoms, and strengthen coping skills. It is suited for those recovering from abuse, serious incidents, or prolonged stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods to create a personalized plan that fits the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care, and access support from home or other convenient locations.