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Sarah Mailhot, LICSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationRhode Island
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Sarah

Sarah Mailhot is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 18 years of professional experience. They focus on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and ADHD while offering support for LGBT concerns and related identity matters.

Background and approach

Sarah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in clinical work and adapts conversations and care plans to align with each person's circumstances. In addition to core concerns, Sarah addresses a wide range of life challenges including attachment and communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and issues tied to family of origin.

Their practice also engages with complex themes such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, infidelity, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Sessions are shaped around the client's goals and tailored interventions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Sarah aims to make starting therapy approachable by recognizing the courage it takes to seek help and by working collaboratively to build a treatment path that fits each person's needs and preferences.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to act in ways that align with what matters most, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve coping with everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is framed as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, experiences, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches to tailor a plan that evolves over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow scheduling that can better match busy lives and different communication preferences, making consistent care more achievable for people balancing work, caregiving, or health needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Sarah works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, and LGBT related issues, along with many life challenges such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to each person, drawing on evidence-informed methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered, and existential approaches to meet individual needs.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
Sarah holds an LICSW and brings 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is this therapist licensed and located?
The clinician is licensed in Rhode Island under the credential RI LICSW ISW03129 and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are conducted in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English