- Client-centered care
- Skill-focused work
- Nonjudgmental support
About Sarah
Sarah Claridge is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and the fallout from trauma. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental so people can talk about hard things and find practical next steps.
Sarah begins by listening to what matters most to each person. She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the conversation focused on the client's goals. That often includes hands-on skills for coping with anxiety, mood shifts, and cravings, and tools to rebuild trust after painful experiences.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy helps when someone needs short-term, goal-directed change. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm, and Motivational Interviewing supports people working through addictive behaviors or ambivalence about change.
Sarah works with concerns that often overlap, such as codependency and communication problems, grief, parenting stress, first responder issues, and compulsive behaviors. She also addresses LGBTQ stressors, burnout, and life-purpose questions in straightforward language. The aim is practical progress rather than labels.
Sessions are geared toward developing skills that fit everyday life. Sarah helps people set realistic steps and track small wins. She welcomes diverse identities and centers respect and collaboration in therapy.
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your goals and experiences. The therapist listens without judgment and helps you name what matters most, which suits stress, grief, and identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related difficulties because it gives concrete exercises to practice between meetings.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm. People often use these skills to cope with stress, cravings, or overwhelming emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust strategies based on what helps. That collaborative process makes therapy more relevant and easier to keep up with.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about options and whether they match your schedule and daily routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into life by reducing travel, allowing a quicker check-in during a break, or offering sessions when leaving home is difficult. Discuss practical preferences up front so sessions align with your needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah often address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, grief, parenting strain, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then blends practical skills with goal-focused approaches to help people make manageable changes.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience as a licensed social worker. That background includes work with mood disorders, substance concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio. The credential is presented as Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person meetings are possible.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Sarah?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.