- Person-centered approach
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Sara
Sara Saiger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and older adults on concerns such as addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, parenting stress, anger, and relationship problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals to address immediate problems and reduce day-to-day distress.
She has held clinical roles in crisis services, inpatient psychiatric settings, and substance use treatment. For five years she served as Clinical Supervisor at a crisis center and previously worked as a Behavioral Health Therapist in psychiatric care. Earlier work included being a Clinical Care Coordinator and therapist for an inpatient substance abuse program.
Sara uses a person-centered, solution-focused approach along with motivational interviewing. That means sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-directed, with an emphasis on building trust and practical skills. She looks for small, achievable changes clients can use between sessions.
People who work with her can expect straightforward conversations about behaviors, coping, and motivation. She pays attention to how substance use, mood, and stressful life changes affect daily functioning. Her clinical background supports work with mood disorders, addiction-related problems, and age-related concerns.
Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida, earned in 2005. Sara holds the LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Sessions are conducted in English. The practice does not accept international clients. Prospective clients follow an online matching questionnaire to schedule a first session and use a cancelable subscription payment model.
How evidence-based approaches guide online care
Sara commonly uses person-centered work, which focuses on listening to the client and building a collaborative plan. This approach helps clarify goals and keeps sessions focused on what matters most to the client.She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on small, practical changes. These techniques look at what has worked before and build simple steps to reduce anger, improve mood, or manage cravings. Motivational interviewing is another component; it helps people weigh pros and cons, explore ambivalence about change, and find personal reasons to act differently.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sara will help clients identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust strategies as progress is tracked. The process is collaborative and goal-oriented rather than prescriptive.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to check in from different locations. They can also allow for shorter, focused meetings when needed or slower-paced sessions for complex problems. Practically, online work can reduce travel time and help people maintain continuity during life changes, but confirm the exact formats offered before scheduling.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sara works with addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, grief, parenting stress, relationship problems, and related mood or life-change issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-centered, solution-focused style and motivational interviewing to set goals and identify practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including roles in crisis services, psychiatric settings, and inpatient substance use treatment.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Clients use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; the exact cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.