- Collaborative
- Goal oriented
- Compassionate
About Sarah
Sarah Johnston Margarida is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, career setbacks, and big life changes. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space so clients can talk through what feels hard and start making practical changes.
Her work is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on realistic steps people can try between meetings. She uses listening, reflective feedback, and goal-setting to help clients find what works for them.
Over five years of practice, she has supported people with attachment concerns, blended family stress, body image struggles, caregiver strain, and codependency. She also addresses commitment and communication problems, control issues, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. That mix is used to help with emotions, behavior patterns, and practical decision-making in daily life.
Sarah holds an LCSW in Maryland and in Texas, and she sees clients in Maryland. Sessions are provided in English. She aims to help people build clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and more dependable coping tools.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to help them find their own answers. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and make decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and then tries small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and behavior change that gets in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend approaches that fit. This is a collaborative decision and can shift as needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. It also lets people try strategies in real time and bring those experiences back into the session for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Tennessee, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Washington, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on listening, setting goals, and trying practical steps. Therapy blends reflective conversation with targeted strategies clients can use between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience helping people navigate emotional challenges and transitions. That experience includes work on addiction, grief, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Maryland. The profile also notes an LCSW credential in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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