Sarah Bishop, LCSW - Therapist in New York

CBT and DBT skills
Mindfulness techniques
Goal focused work

About Sarah

Sarah Bishop is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and major life changes. Sarah also helps with relationship and communication problems, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, and career-related stress.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. Sarah uses conversation and evidence-based tools to help callers notice patterns, try different responses, and track what helps. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.

Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused tools are part of her work too. Those methods aim to calm immediate stress and build habits that reduce reactivity over time. She also applies client-centered principles, keeping the person's perspective central to planning and next steps.

Sarah has experience addressing complex situations such as co-occurring mood concerns, addiction, grief, and trauma-related symptoms. She is familiar with issues around gender identity, sexual expression including kink and BDSM, and serious medical or end-of-life concerns. Her practice includes attention to practical obstacles and safety planning when needed.

To begin, Sarah asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. Conversations are plain and focused on what helps in daily life.

Approaches used and how online sessions help

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of each session and focuses on listening, clarifying priorities, and deciding on next steps together. It helps people who want to explore what matters to them and set goals that feel relevant.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behaviors, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills help when strong emotions escalate or when someone wants steadier responses to stress.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Sarah will work with each person to test what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and what shows early progress. The plan can shift as needed so sessions remain focused and useful.

Confirm current session formats before booking. The practical value of online work is being able to fit sessions into a busy week, keep shorter check-ins when needed, and use video for face-to-face conversation or audio for a lower-bandwidth option. These choices make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to maintain continuity when life is hectic.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCo-morbidityCodependency Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisis Mood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?

She works with anger alongside anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and communication problems, sleep issues, and life changes.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, goal-oriented style that focuses on clear steps, skills practice, and tracking what changes behavior and mood.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience and holds an LCSW credential in New York.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.