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Sara Sutherland, LMSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sara

Sara Sutherland is a licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan who focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on eight years of clinical experience across independent practice, health care, and hospice settings to work with people coping with chronic or terminal illness, life transitions, and complex emotional challenges. Her training includes undergraduate studies in social work and psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University.

Her approach emphasizes being genuinely present and offering sincere support so clients feel seen and heard. She integrates client-centered principles with evidence-based skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices to help clients identify patterns, manage difficult emotions, and develop practical coping strategies.

Sessions aim to combine empathy and practical skill-building to promote growth and meaningful change. Sara welcomes those who are ready to explore change and values collaboration in setting goals and pacing work.

She offers multiple remote session formats and aims to tailor care to each person’s needs while supporting them toward greater well-being and resilience.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting each person with empathy and curiosity, helping them feel understood while the therapist follows the client's lead to set goals and priorities. This approach supports emotional exploration and helps clarify what matters most to the individual.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical strategies such as behavioral experiments and skill practice. It is often useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, experiment with techniques, and adjust methods over time so that treatment aligns with personal goals and preferences rather than following a fixed formula.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, revisit tools between meetings, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these remote options to deliver the same kinds of therapeutic interventions and skills-building exercises typically used in person.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sara commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends genuine, client-centered support with practical skill-building using evidence-based techniques to help people feel heard while making meaningful changes.
What is her clinical experience and background?
She has eight years of experience and has worked in independent practice, health care, and hospice settings, with undergraduate training in social work and psychology and a master’s in clinical social work.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sara holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan; her license is MI LMSW 6801106679.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers several remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Sara can help with

Sara Sutherland works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Sara works with diverse populations, including those struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic/terminal health issues, life changes, grief/loss, personality disorders, and many other issues.

How Sara approaches therapy

Sara's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sara is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 8 years of clinical experience.