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Sarah Claridge

Sarah Claridge

LISW

Ohio

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.1901897
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

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    • Motivational support
    • Skill building
    • Strengths focused

    About Sarah

    Sarah Claridge is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and major life changes. Her approach centers on treating the whole person and building a safe, respectful space for honest conversation.

    Sarah uses practical strategies that match each person's needs. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support motivation for change, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Solution-Focused and mindfulness techniques are woven in to help people find small steps that move them forward.

    Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. Sarah listens for strengths and helps people set realistic, manageable goals. She supports work on self-worth, communication, and coping skills for things like grief, relationship strain, or burnout.

    Her background as an LISW means she brings clinical experience across a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and ADHD to substance and process addictions. Sarah also addresses issues such as codependency, first responder stress, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics when those topics arise.

    She emphasizes collaboration and respect in each session. The focus is on practical change - small steps, honest reflection, and sustainable skills that fit everyday life.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons to change and build readiness one step at a time; it is helpful for addiction, ambivalence about change, and setting achievable goals. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support to help people feel understood and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and daily life and then recommend methods that fit. Sessions are collaborative, with the plan revisited as needs change.

    Please confirm current session formats before booking because formats were not specified in the original biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It can also support continuity when life circumstances change, while still keeping the focus on practical tools and progress that carry into everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    Ohio

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she commonly help with?

    She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, mood disorders, and ADHD.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is person-centered and collaborative, mixing practical tools with reflective listening to help people set and reach small goals.

    How many years of experience does she have?

    She has 14 years of clinical experience working with diverse emotional and behavioral concerns.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.

    Can non-English speakers meet with her?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Does she work with clients outside the United States?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin the process of working with her?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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