- Calm and approachable
- CBT and DBT methods
- Works with parents
About Sarah
Sarah Platzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and issues around identity and sexuality. She offers a calm presence and aims to make it easier to talk about hard things. Many people come for help with anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her sessions. Those approaches guide practical tools for managing emotions and shifting unhelpful thinking. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her work when people want support making changes.
Sarah’s background includes work in a behavioral health hospital and an outpatient clinic. That experience exposed her to a range of concerns, including mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, self-harm, and suicidal thinking. She has also worked with people struggling with isolation and compassion fatigue.
In sessions she aims to be client-centered and approachable. She tries to create a space where people can open up, and she brings a warm energy and a sense of humor when appropriate. The focus is on clear goals and practical steps toward them.
If someone wants to begin, she guides them through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. The more someone can say about what they hope to change, the more quickly sessions can focus on helpful strategies.
How these approaches shape online therapy
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice that means setting clear goals, trying small experiments between sessions, and learning coping skills for anxiety and depression.DBT teaches skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It emphasizes practical strategies like breathing and grounding techniques, and steps to reduce self-harm urges or overwhelming reactions.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels unsure or stuck about making shifts in behavior or routines.
Finding the right approach is a team process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the person’s goals and day-to-day life. That might mean mixing techniques from different approaches and adjusting as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. It may reduce travel time and let people check in from a quieter spot or during a break at work. Because specific session formats were not listed in the profile, confirm available options before booking to know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and direct. She aims to make people comfortable and uses a warm tone and occasional humor while setting clear goals.
What kind of background does she bring?
She has worked in a behavioral health hospital and an outpatient clinic, gaining experience with mood disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, and related concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.