- Client-centered care
- Skill-focused work
- Mindful strategies
About Sara
Sara Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who centers her practice on listening and practical support. She invites people to talk about what keeps them up at night and helps them find ways to rest more and stress less.
Sara uses straightforward talk and proven strategies to address anxiety, depression, grief, and mood concerns. She helps people who are coping with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Sleep and rest are among the areas she pays attention to when patterns are getting in the way of daily life.
Her approach is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on what is useful now, like building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, or changing unhelpful thinking. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing as needed to support real change.
With eleven years of clinical experience, Sara blends active problem solving with a client-centered stance. That means she listens first and works with people to set goals that feel relevant and manageable. She encourages small steps that add up to better sleep, clearer thinking, and steadier moods.
People who contact her will find clear guidance about next steps and a steady, nonjudgmental presence. Sara practices in Wisconsin and offers help for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, addictions, body image, and compassion fatigue.
How Sara's approaches fit into online therapy
Sara commonly draws on client-centered therapy to create a listening space where the person's goals guide the work. This approach focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a collaborative plan to address sleep, stress, or relationship concerns.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors affecting mood and sleep. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, insomnia patterns, and coping with life changes. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense feelings or relationship conflicts arise.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try strategies together, and adjust the plan over time so it fits the person's needs and daily life.
Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, and reduce travel time so people can access help from where they are. Licensed professionals can guide these practical choices to match goals and routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sara commonly address?
Sara helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and other mood or behavior concerns.
What is the typical therapy style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. Sara uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational approaches to teach skills and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sara brings eleven years of mental health experience to her work, using that background to guide clear, usable steps in therapy.
Where is Sara licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.