- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Sarah
Sarah McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with six years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. Sarah also lists LGBTQ issues, parenting concerns, and blended family issues among her focus areas.
Sarah uses a straightforward, skills-based approach in sessions. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy to help people manage strong emotions and make changes that matter. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with time spent on coping skills and clearer thinking.
She commonly helps people work through grief, chronic illness challenges, and career-related stress. She also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, and intimacy-related issues. When trauma or abuse is part of a person’s history, Sarah incorporates ways to reduce distress and increase safety in day-to-day life.
Sessions often include exercises to notice unhelpful thought patterns, build emotional regulation skills, and practice small behavior changes between meetings. She supports people looking for coaching-style direction as well as traditional psychotherapy. The pace and focus are adjusted to the person’s needs and goals.
Sarah practices in New Jersey and holds LCSW credentials in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site’s booking flow to see online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's priorities at the center. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people set practical goals. This approach supports trust and makes it easier to focus on what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer, more helpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and decision making in blended household situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Those techniques are useful when strong reactions arise during co-parenting conversations or household changes. Practice and repetition are often part of sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining elements of CBT, DBT, and client-centered work over several sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking using the site flow. The practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling around work and family commitments, the option for shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer travel requirements. These conveniences can make it simpler to maintain regular sessions while handling the demands of a blended household.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and a range of family and life-change concerns including blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered methods combined with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and support problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional regulation, coping with life changes, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with PA LCSW and NJ LCSW credentials, based in New Jersey.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site booking flow; the profile does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.