- Sleep and rest
- Practical coping
- Message and chat
About Sarah
Sarah Wall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of experience. She greets people with a calm, nonjudgmental approach and focuses on practical steps to feel better. Her style is warm and laid-back while keeping conversations focused on what matters to each person.
Sarah helps people with sleep and rest concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy issues. She also works with people facing addictions, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life transitions. She pays attention to how daily routines and thinking patterns affect sleep and overall wellbeing.
Her counseling blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas, along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions center on identifying habits and thoughts that get in the way, then trying small, doable changes. She adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and goals.
Sarah has a background in clinical and school social work and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Syracuse University. Her experience includes work with grief, foster care and adoption issues, gambling and substance concerns, and young adult topics. She aims to make therapy straightforward and usable.
People who choose Sarah can expect clear communication about scheduling and a message-friendly way of checking in. Her approach is collaborative and practical, helping people build routines and coping skills that support better rest and daily functioning.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so the person feels heard and understood; it helps with motivation and finding personal solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and sleep or mood, and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making things worse.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust techniques over time based on what helps most. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to sleep, stress, or other priorities.
Session formats are currently messaging and live chat only, so confirm options before booking if you need something different. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or parenting, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use written reflection between live conversations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach sleep routines, practice coping skills, and follow progress without requiring in-person visits.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah address?
She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, and sleep-related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is understanding, open-minded, and laid-back, focusing on respectful, practical conversations to identify useful changes.
How much experience does she have?
Sarah brings 20 years of experience in counseling, clinical social work, psychotherapy, and school social work to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within applicable regions.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are used?
She offers messaging and live chat sessions only; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.