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Sarah Bishop, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sarah

Sarah Bishop is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who supports clients facing a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship or communication difficulties.

Background and approach

She draws on seven years of professional experience to help people navigate life changes, cope with stress and compassion fatigue, manage depressive or bipolar symptoms, and address issues such as sleep disruption, anger, self-esteem, and career challenges. Her approach centers on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that is tailored to each person.

Sarah integrates evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies to create individualized plans. She also brings attention to additional focus areas including kink-informed care, cancer and hospice concerns, codependency, substance use, gender dysphoria, and complex presentations involving dissociation or co-morbidity.

Sarah seeks to empower clients through collaborative dialogue and practical tools to promote clearer thinking, emotional regulation, and more effective coping over time.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person's priorities; it helps build a collaborative relationship and create goals that reflect what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment feels useful and relevant. This collaborative tuning helps ensure that sessions remain focused and goal-oriented while honoring each person’s pace.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility and accessibility for many people. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use tools like worksheets, skill-building exercises, and messaging to reinforce progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?
Areas of focus include addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and communication problems, and a range of other challenges such as sleep problems, bipolar disorder, and career stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The style is collaborative and tailored, combining client-centered dialogue with evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to meet individual needs.
What is the therapist's professional background?
The clinician has seven years of professional experience working in mental health and social work settings, providing care across multiple presenting problems and complex cases.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
The therapist holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 090852.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English