At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06280700; LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW025531
- NPI
- 1407621105
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Emotion regulation
- Practical skills
About Sarah
Sarah McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people move through anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what feels hard and take small steps toward feeling better.
She uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. That approach helps uncover what matters most and build motivation for realistic next steps. Sarah also draws on Client-Centered therapy to follow each person’s priorities in session and to tailor support to their pace.
Her work includes practical skills for managing emotions and coping with stress. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to help people identify unhelpful thinking, practice new behaviors, and regulate strong feelings. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce overwhelm.
Sarah has six years of clinical experience and holds licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as an LCSW. She often helps people facing issues related to identity and LGBT life experiences, chronic illness, caregiver strain, career stress, and relationship or family conflict. She also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and grief.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Clients can expect clear goals, hands-on coping tools, and honest conversations about progress. People who want to start are encouraged to complete the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
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How certain approaches translate to online therapy
Sarah often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find motivation for change by exploring values and small next steps, which can work well in conversation-based online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy is about following the client's lead and building trust, an approach that fits naturally with the paced discussions common to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which lends itself to goal-setting and homework that can be tracked between online meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and may blend techniques as progress unfolds. That decision is made together rather than imposed.
If you are considering online options, confirm the available session formats before booking because this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and let people use a quieter space or a break at work for check-ins. They also make it simpler to continue work when life circumstances change, while still focusing on practical skills, behavior experiments, and emotion regulation exercises between sessions. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, LGBT life experiences, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, using Motivational Interviewing to build change and CBT, DBT, and mindfulness tools for managing thoughts and emotions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and focuses on helping people develop coping skills and emotional regulation.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices out of New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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