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Sarah Lamie

Sarah Lamie

LCSW

Illinois

Practical, supportive therapy focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149016693
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Motivational approach
    • Short workable steps
    • Compassionate listening

    About Sarah

    Sarah Lamie is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a warm, straightforward approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She encourages honest conversation and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Sarah keeps the tone direct and compassionate so people can talk about hard things without judgment.

    She draws on nearly two decades of experience and practical methods to shape sessions around each person's needs. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach, which helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person's perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and habits.

    In sessions she listens for strengths and builds small, doable steps. Work may include trying new coping skills, practicing mindful ways to handle distress, or rewriting painful stories so they feel less overwhelming. Sarah often blends strategies so the plan fits the person, not the other way around.

    Her background includes helping people with aging and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, traumatic brain injury, and issues related to life purpose and isolation. She also supports women and young adults facing identity and confidence struggles.

    Sarah is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and conducts work in English. People who are interested in starting can expect a collaborative first session that focuses on immediate concerns and practical next steps.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons to change and build momentum. Online sessions can use this style to set clear, personally meaningful goals and check progress from week to week. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person's experience, prioritizing listening and empathic response to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and routines and offers concrete skills to try between sessions, such as thought records or activity planning.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.

    Session logistics and formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when helpful, and making scheduling more flexible around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can guide practical at-home exercises and homework that fit everyday routines, helping progress continue between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

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

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens closely, uses motivational techniques, and focuses on small, doable steps toward change.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

    What credentials and region apply to her practice?

    She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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