At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 104111
- NPI
- 1205553450
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Person-centered approach
- Motivational Interviewing
- Practical coping skills
About Sarah
Sarah Henderson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people when life feels overwhelming. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and major life changes. Sarah uses a calm, straightforward approach to help people find steps they can actually use.
She often helps with practical struggles like workplace problems, money worries, and caregiver stress. She also works with people facing chronic pain or illness, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and feelings of isolation. Young adults wondering about direction or life purpose are another common focus.
Sarah’s style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a pace that feels manageable. She listens closely and helps clients identify small, realistic goals to build forward momentum.
Her work draws on several established approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotion-focused tools, used in ways that fit each person’s situation. Sarah brings five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in New York.
People who choose to work with Sarah can expect clear conversation about goals and concrete strategies between sessions. She aims to support greater self-understanding, better coping skills, and clearer choices about the next steps in life.
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How therapy approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change in a respectful, nonjudgmental way. It can be useful for shifting habits, deciding on a career move, or managing motivation through stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping people feel heard and clearer about their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers practical skills to address anxiety, low mood, panic, and unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the sessions remain useful and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during a work break or between commitments. Some approaches lend themselves to short skill practices or written exercises that can be used between meetings to reinforce progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Anger managementAdditional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, and life transitions, plus related issues like panic, OCD patterns, chronic illness, and social isolation.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on the client’s goals and moving at a comfortable pace while building practical steps forward.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a licensed clinical social worker and has supported people through a range of mood and life adjustment concerns.
What are Sarah's credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.
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