- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Sarah
Sarah Steingiser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and issues that arise in blended families. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, self-esteem struggles, anger, eating concerns, and life transitions.
Her background includes work in outpatient settings, child welfare, an addiction treatment facility, nursing homes, and extended day treatment programs for children. She has experience across a wide age range and has supported people after physical trauma and emotional abuse. These roles have shaped a practical approach to day-to-day problems.
In sessions she uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused work. That means conversations focus on what the person wants to change, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying manageable strategies between meetings. Sessions aim to be interactive and straightforward.
She describes her style as respectful and sensitive, avoiding stigmatizing labels while listening for what matters most to each person. Expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly. The focus is on usable tools you can apply at home and in blended household situations.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from the client's goals. It helps people clarify what matters most and guides conversation toward concrete next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical exercises to change those patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process and cope with experiences of trauma and abuse using structured techniques and paced discussion.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Plans are revisited as work progresses so the approach can shift when something else would be more helpful.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the week. Many people find that practicing CBT exercises or mindfulness between sessions fits more easily into daily life when sessions are remote. Licensed professionals will work with clients to adapt exercises and homework to the realities of their household.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports adults with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting stress, grief, and problems common in blended families.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and respectful, avoiding stigmatizing labels while focusing on practical steps and workable strategies.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience across outpatient care, child welfare, addiction treatment, nursing homes, and extended day treatment programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a CT LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.