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Sarah Platzer, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Sarah

Sarah Platzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting concerns, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also attends to issues such as compassion fatigue, isolation, mood and personality disorders, sexuality, and self-harm.

Background and approach

With four years of formal experience, she integrates practical strategies and empathic listening to help clients manage daily challenges and life transitions. Her therapeutic style centers on a client-focused stance that blends structure with warmth.

She draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, tailoring interventions to the needs and preferences of each person. Sessions balance skill-building, problem-solving, and exploration of values so clients can develop clearer choices and coping tools.

Clients can expect a therapist who aims to create a comfortable, approachable atmosphere and who uses straightforward communication and occasional lightness when appropriate. Sarah emphasizes collaboration in setting goals and progressing at a pace that feels manageable to each individual, helping them move toward greater stability and resilience over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another approach she draws on to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, and she adapts methods over time so treatment fits the individual's situation rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to engage in skill practice, reflection, and problem-solving from home or wherever they are most comfortable while maintaining regular contact and support between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sarah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting questions, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns such as compassion fatigue, isolation, mood disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, and sexuality.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using practical interventions drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with motivational techniques when helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of experience providing care in behavioral health settings, including work with outpatient clients and those with a wide range of mental health needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential with the designation WI LCSW 9750 - 123 and practices in Wisconsin.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Family problemsIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPersonality disordersSelf-harmSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Sarah can help with

Sarah Platzer works with clients on stress and anxiety and depression.

How Sarah approaches therapy

Sarah's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin.