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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Caregiver stress
About Sarah
LMFT (Connecticut) with 15 years of clinical experience, Sarah Jane Battersby Hannigan helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, and compassion fatigue. She is based in Connecticut and offers services in English. She accepts international clients and works with individuals seeking practical support for emotional and interpersonal problems.
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on identifying stressors, sorting through difficult feelings, and finding small changes that reduce daily strain. She encourages clear, direct communication and practical steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
In sessions she pays attention to attachment patterns and caregiver stress when those issues come up. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, grief around divorce and separation, and the shame and guilt that can follow major life changes. Panic, social anxiety, and mood disorders are part of her regular caseload.
Her approach centers on collaborative problem-solving. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try alternative ways of responding. Conversations often include setting modest goals and testing new behaviors between sessions.
People working with her can expect straightforward talk about relationships, work stress, and women's issues. She frames therapy as a place to practice different responses to old difficulties. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based methods work in remote sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to break down problems into concrete steps people can try between meetings. For example, behavioral strategies focus on changing routines and actions to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These techniques help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and everyday worry by teaching small, repeatable practices that lessen symptoms.Attachment-informed work looks at how past relationships shape current reactions. That approach helps when recurrent trust, closeness, or communication problems affect relationships. It often involves noticing patterns in interactions and trying new ways of responding to others to test whether different behaviors change outcomes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals and preferences. That collaboration may lead to combining methods or shifting tactics if something is not helping.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, fit appointments around work, or avoid travel time. Discuss format questions during the initial matching and scheduling steps so sessions are arranged to fit practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, collaborative style. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and setting modest goals between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience. That background covers a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Connecticut. Her practice is listed in Connecticut and she communicates in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.