Sarah McGrath, LCSW

Using practical approaches online to manage emotions

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s needs and perspective. It starts with active listening and helps clients name their priorities and feel understood. This approach supports people who want a guiding, empathetic space to make sense of things.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective alternatives. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete tools to change daily patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through techniques like distress tolerance and emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Sarah works together with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. That collaborative process can mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.

Online sessions can fit into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth or comfort on camera is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, homework review, or support between appointments, offering flexibility for parents and people juggling work or health needs.