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- CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sarah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with four years of experience. Sarah Platzer focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing in her work and provides services in English.
Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change. In sessions she listens, offers practical strategies, and works with each person to set clear steps forward.
Before sessions begin she asks about what matters most to the client and what outcomes they hope to see. Early meetings typically include a focused plan and a few skill-based exercises. Over time she adjusts the approach based on how those strategies are working in daily life.
Her background includes clinical roles in behavioral health settings and outpatient care. That experience informs how she responds to mood disorders, self-harm concerns, and personality-related difficulties. She applies techniques that have been useful in hospital and clinic contexts, translating them into simpler practices for regular life.
Sarah describes her style as approachable and direct. She uses clear language, occasional humor, and practical tools rather than abstractions. People who want concrete steps for managing emotions, improving relationships, or handling life transitions may find this approach helpful.
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How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to see what helps. It suits problems like anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful routines by teaching specific coping strategies and experiments to try between sessions.DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for people who struggle with strong mood swings, anger, self-harm urges, or relationship conflict because it teaches step-by-step skills to use in the moment.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh their options and find their own reasons for change. It can be paired with CBT or DBT when motivation feels mixed or when someone wants to set realistic goals.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals and current challenges, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what works for the client. That process is part of the early sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often use techniques adapted for remote meetings, like screen-shared worksheets, breathing and grounding exercises, and brief between-session tasks to practice new skills.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a straightforward, goal-focused way. Sessions mix discussion with practical skills and concrete steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in clinical settings including behavioral health and outpatient care.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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