Sarah Sutton

LISW, LCSW

Ohio

Focused, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials

LISW, LCSW

License

LISW, Ohio / I.2102979-SUPV; LCSW, Florida / SW24463

NPI

1316560170

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

Ohio

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Practical coping tools
   • Goal focused

   About Sarah

   Sarah Sutton is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Ohio. She brings a practical, person-focused style to therapy and uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help people clarify goals and build motivation. Sessions are described in plain terms so families can quickly see what to expect.

   With three years of professional experience, Sarah focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. She also addresses addictions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns. Her work aims to help people manage symptoms and find clearer ways forward.

   Sarah combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness. That mix lets her both listen for what matters and offer concrete tools for coping. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.

   Her style is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs. In sessions she listens closely, asks practical questions, and offers straightforward strategies people can try between meetings. The focus is on small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes.

   Sarah is licensed in Ohio as LISW and holds LCSW registration in Florida as listed. Therapy is offered in English. For people who want to begin, the site’s Start Therapy process is used to match and schedule sessions.

2. How different approaches guide online work

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on gentle questions and reflection so goals feel realistic and motivated from within. This approach can be useful for addictions, procrastination, or when someone feels stuck.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience at the center. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client’s pace, which can help with anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers practical exercises to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep problems.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while or combining tools from different methods to see what helps.
   
   Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like motivational interviewing and CBT exercises to work in remote sessions so you can practice strategies between meetings without changing your daily routine.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   Ohio, Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Sarah address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and LGBT and family related concerns.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining listening with practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.

   What experience does she bring to sessions?

   She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed and uses that experience to help people set realistic goals and take small steps forward.

   What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

   She is listed with LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Ohio with the credential details shown as OH LISW and FL LCSW.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are used for appointments?

   The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video or other formats are available.

   How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

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

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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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