- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Sarah
Sarah Claridge is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting challenges. She draws on 14 years of clinical experience in Ohio to offer steady, practical support. Her style is warm and respectful, with a focus on clear steps people can try between sessions.
Sarah uses approaches that focus on the person and on real-life change. She blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot patterns that keep people stuck.
Background and approach
Solution-focused planning helps identify small, reachable goals to build momentum. Her work covers a broad range of concerns, from trauma and grief to mood disorders and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with relationship strains, questions about sexual identity, and the stresses that come with parenting.
Sessions aim to strengthen coping skills and reduce overwhelming feelings. Practical tools are part of the process. Sarah may introduce mindfulness exercises to reduce anxiety and motivational interviewing to clarify values and next steps.
Conversations are collaborative, with an emphasis on what feels doable for each person. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and concrete strategies alongside emotional support. She helps people improve communication, manage urges tied to addiction, and rebuild self worth after painful experiences.
If someone wants a calm, action-oriented approach, Sarah offers experienced guidance and respect for each persons pace and priorities.
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sarah helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Sarah lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Sarah often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means she listens closely and follows the persons lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps people who need a safe space to sort through feelings and priorities.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many mood-related issues because it focuses on clear exercises and measurable change.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, habits, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit those goals. Adjustments are made as work progresses, so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and structured sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick reflections, check-ins, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Sarah
What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and parenting issues, among other challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to create clear, doable steps.
How many years has she practiced?
Sarah brings 14 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio, supporting people through a wide range of emotional concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an OH LISW credential and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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