Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Sarah works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sarah
Sarah Stapleton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky. She has 11 years of experience helping people when life feels overwhelming or when worries get in the way of daily living. She commonly supports those dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, depression, and struggles with self-esteem.
Sarah aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people name the patterns that keep them stuck.
Background and approach
Together clients and Sarah set small, doable goals and try new skills between sessions to see what helps. Her background includes long experience with mood difficulties and trauma-related concerns. She also works with people facing problems such as attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, and impulse-related challenges.
Addiction concerns, first responder stress, obsessive and panic symptoms are other areas she addresses. Sessions use clear explanations and focused steps rather than lengthy theory. Sarah adapts the pace to each person, balancing problem-solving with space to process emotions.
The result is a practical plan that grows from what the person already knows about themselves. Sarah offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sarah's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
How evidence-based approaches work online
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes learning skills to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity; this helps people who struggle with anger, panic attacks, or sudden mood shifts by giving step-by-step coping strategies. Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences and building new ways of relating to painful memories and feelings, which can help with trauma, guilt, and shame.Deciding which approach fits best is collaborative. The therapist will ask about symptoms, daily challenges, and what the person hopes to achieve. Together they review what has helped or not helped in the past and try methods that match the person’s goals and preferences.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good alternative when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send short updates, ask questions between sessions, or have a brief check-in during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, or shift schedules while keeping the focus on progress.
Questions people ask about Sarah
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, depression, and self-esteem struggles, plus related issues like attachment, caregiver strain, and impulse challenges.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her approach is direct and practical. She listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals and teaches skills to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience working with individuals through life transitions and distressing symptoms.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Kentucky and holds the credential KY LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.