- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Sarah
Sarah McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with six years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and anger. Sessions address emotional regulation and coping skills in straightforward terms.
Sarah uses practical methods to help people manage strong emotions and recurring patterns. She emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step tools people can use between sessions. That includes managing frustration at work, handling resentment in close relationships, and coping with life changes like separation or caregiving stress.
Her background includes work with people facing trauma and chronic health challenges, and she supports clients who identify as LGBTQ. Sarah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness of reactions as they happen. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to make difficult changes but feels stuck. The focus is on practical steps rather than labels or long explanations.
Sessions are described plainly and aim to leave people with usable skills. Sarah helps clients practice communication strategies, set boundaries, and reduce the cycle of mounting anger or avoidance. People are guided toward small, testable changes that fit daily life.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Sarah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT offers simple exercises and homework that fit well into remote work because they can be reviewed between sessions and tracked over time.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT skills training focuses on practical steps people can practice in daily life, which makes them a natural fit for online conversations and guided skill rehearsal.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is made. The process is hands-on and focused on what helps most in day-to-day situations.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone work so skills are practiced between sessions and integrated into everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, anger, and related concerns such as parenting stress and caregiver burden.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes skills practice and clear steps to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting adults with mood, trauma, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and works from New Jersey.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.