LCSW

Sarah Anderson, LCSW

Experience13 years
LocationArizona
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Sarah

Sarah Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship challenges, addiction, trauma, and ADHD. She emphasizes a collaborative, compassionate approach that treats each person as an individual rather than a label.

Background and approach

Sarah draws on evidence-based methods to tailor care to a client's goals, combining practical skills with attention to emotional safety and respect. Her practice blends trauma-informed work, attachment-focused perspectives, and cognitive-behavioral interventions alongside EMDR and mindfulness techniques when appropriate.

This mix allows her to address a wide range of concerns, from grief and self-esteem issues to complex trauma and substance use challenges. Clients can expect a therapist who focuses on developing concrete coping tools while also exploring underlying patterns that affect relationships and wellbeing.

Sarah encourages gradual, steady progress and frames therapy as a partnership. She emphasizes dignity, cultural sensitivity, and compassion, and works with each person to build a treatment plan that fits their needs and preferences.

Located in Arizona, she offers multiple session formats to help clients access support in ways that fit their schedules and circumstances.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it helps people explore connection needs and improve emotional attunement in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress through structured strategies. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that involves processing distressing memories with guided bilateral stimulation to reduce their emotional intensity and help integrate difficult experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns to recommend methods that fit each person's situation, and adjustments can be made over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access care from home or during a busy day. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical, and let clients choose the interaction style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, and sleep difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines trauma-informed care, attachment perspectives, and cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and EMDR when needed, aiming to balance practical skills with emotional processing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, substance issues, and relationship challenges across multiple settings.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Arizona with the license listed as AZ LCSW LCSW-17735.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how clients connect.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English

What Sarah can help with

Sarah Anderson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

How Sarah approaches therapy

Sarah's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Arizona.