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Sarah Contor, LCSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Sarah

Sarah Contor is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker who offers compassionate, practical support for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction-related concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings nine years of clinical experience to her work and adapts each treatment plan to fit the individual's needs and life circumstances. Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and a collaborative tone that helps clients feel heard while working toward better coping and clearer priorities.

Sarah often addresses related challenges such as caregiver stress, difficulties with communication, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help clients build skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Sarah encourages small, achievable steps and recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy, supporting clients as they set goals and track progress over time.

Using DBT and Practical Skills in Online Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based approach that helps clients learn concrete tools for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving relationships. In practice, DBT teaches breathing and grounding techniques, distress tolerance strategies for hard moments, and interpersonal skills to strengthen communication and boundaries.

Sarah integrates these DBT principles into online sessions to help clients translate skills into daily life. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - she will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits best with the client's needs and preferences. This process makes therapy a partnership focused on practical change and sustainable habits.

Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or maintain continuity during life transitions. These options support consistent skill practice, allow follow-up between sessions, and make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or work while keeping treatment aligned with individual routines and commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Sarah works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and ADHD, and also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, impulsivity, and isolation or loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to develop practical coping skills and improve emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings and tailors treatment plans to individual needs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with licence number NJ LCSW 44SC06256700.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients and provides services to clients located within her permitted jurisdiction.
Which session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness

Therapeutic approaches

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English